Moroccan Professor Wins Silver Medal at Silicon Valley Innovation Festival
The event took place from August 8 to 10 in Santa Clara, California, in the heart of Silicon Valley.
Invited by the International Federation of Inventors' Associations (IFIA) and OFEED Morocco, Professor Ammor became the first Arab and African researcher to be honored at this major global innovation event.
The award-winning project, titled 'A New Smart Microwave Imaging Scanner for Breast Cancer Detection', was developed in collaboration with Dr. Radouane Karli. The new device is lightweight, compact, and non-invasive, and offers a more accessible method for early detection of breast cancer, one of the leading causes of death among women worldwide.
For Professor Ammor, this recognition is not just personal. He told local media that winning this distinction in Silicon Valley is a great honor and a source of pride for his team, his university, and his country.
It proves that Morocco can compete with the world's leading nations in innovation, he said.
The Silicon Valley International Invention Festival (SVIIF) is one of the world's leading platforms for innovation and creativity. Launched in 2017 and held annually in Santa Clara, US, the festival is organized by the International Federation of Inventors' Associations (IFIA), with support from partners such as the World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO) and the United Inventors Association (UIA).
Each year, it attracts inventors, researchers, startups, universities, and companies from more than 30 countries.
The event provides a stage for participants to showcase groundbreaking inventions, exchange ideas, and connect with investors and industry leaders.
For innovators, SVIIF is a place to present their work as well as a gateway to international markets, collaborations, and commercial opportunities. Tags: Silicon ValleyTechnology
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