Kawtar El Outmani

Kawtar EL OUTMANI leads portfolio and brand management at UM6P Ventures, the investment arm of UM6P – University Mohammed VI Polytechnic in Morocco. In this role, she supports the fund’s mission to invest in deeptech ventures and drive digital transformation across sectors such as healthtech, greentech, fintech, and more. Kawtar focuses on identifying and scaling innovative startups that contribute to long-term sustainability, economic resilience, and the integration of technology to tackle global challenges.
In addition to her work at UM6P Ventures, Kawtar serves as the Community Engagement Manager at Women in Tech Morocco, where she creates and leads the community of women in the tech sector, fostering empowerment, collaboration, and growth among female professionals in the field.
Previously, she worked as a community builder at STARTGATE, UM6P’s startup campus, where she oversaw the vibrant startup community on campus. In this capacity, she worked closely with incubation and acceleration programs, helping entrepreneurs connect with investors, mentors, and ecosystem partners to scale their ventures and foster sustainable innovation.
As an advocate for triple transformation, Kawtar is committed to driving environmental, social, and economic sustainability through the entrepreneurial ecosystem. She champions open innovation and encourages startups to leverage cutting-edge technology and business models to create meaningful change in critical sectors like energy, agriculture, and healthcare.
Kawtar is also an emerging Master of Ceremony (MC) and moderator, frequently hosting panels and discussions on investment, technology, and sustainability. Passionate about creating platforms for knowledge-sharing, she strives to empower founders to learn from one another and build ventures that have a lasting, positive impact on both people and the planet.