Category: Success Stories

Tunisian Innovation Takes Center Stage with Five Forbes “30 Under 30” Honorees

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From artisanal harissa exported from London to artificial intelligence revolutionizing aquaculture, Tunisia is cementing its status as a leading entrepreneurial hub in North Africa. The proof comes from the prestigious Forbes Middle East “30 Under 30” list for 2025, which features five Tunisian laureates. This strong showing places Tunisia among the best-represented nations in the Maghreb region, ahead of Algeria and Morocco. The achievement highlights a vibrant and fast-maturing startup ecosystem capable of projecting its expertise far beyond the Mediterranean. The 2025 cohort stands out for its balance of technological…

Tunisian Olive Oil “Triomphe Thuccabor” Claims Top Honor at Prestigious Italian Competition

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The extra virgin olive oil “Triomphe Thuccabor” has secured the Extragold award at the BIOL ITALIA 2025 competition in Italy. The event, a key benchmark for quality in the sector, featured leading producers from across Europe. The award was presented at a prestigious competition organized by the Italian Ministry of Agriculture, featuring leading producers from dozens of nations, including Spain and Italy. The contest specifically evaluates oils made from olives harvested early in the season, before mid-November, prized for their superior health benefits, nutritional value, and distinctive flavor. The Ben…

Tunisian neurologist elected first Arab and African Vice-President of World Federation of Neurology

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Dr. Riadh Gouider, one of Tunis’ most well-known neurologists, has been elected First Vice-President of the World Federation of Neurology (WFN) at the World Congress of Neurology in Seoul from October 12 to 15. His election, which he secured against an Australian opposition, is a historical feat for Africa and the Arab world since he becomes the first Arab neurologist from the region to be elected to such a position. The appointment is a testament to his unparalleled scientific achievements, leadership, and unstinting commitment to the advancement of neurological science…

Startup Tunisia Opens Application Window for Coveted Startup Act Label

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Startup Tunisia has officially opened the application session for the Startup Act Label and Pre-Label, the organization announced Wednesday, October 8, 2025. This October session, which targets innovative young companies and project holders, had been delayed several times due to technical difficulties with the payment gateway. Startup Tunisia has confirmed that the issue has since been resolved. For this cycle, the number of applications will be capped. Only 20 applications will be selected for the full Label, designed for established startups, and another 20 for the Pre-Label, reserved for projects…

Tunisian Startup Revolutionizes Prosthetics with Affordable AI-Powered Bionic Arms

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In the coastal city of Sousse, a Tunisian medtech startup is redefining the future of prosthetics with lightweight, AI-powered bionic arms that blend cutting-edge engineering with affordability. Founded in 2020 by engineer Mohamed Dhaouafi, Cure Bionics designs and manufactures 3D-printed prosthetic limbs controlled by muscle signals via advanced electromyography (EMG) sensors. The mission is clear: make high-quality prosthetics accessible, especially for children, at a fraction of the cost of imported devices. The concept was born during Dhaouafi’s studies at the National Engineering School of Sousse. A student competition sparked the…

Tunisia’s Kumulus Water closes $3.5 million seed round

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Tunisia-based WaterTech startup Kumulus Water, which turns air into safe drinking water, has closed a $3.5 million seed funding round to accelerate the development of its atmospheric water generation technology and support expansion into key markets, including France, Spain, and Saudi Arabia. The round saw participation from Bpifrance (through France 2030 SGPI and Île-de-France Region), PlusVC, Khalys Venture, Flat6Labs, several European and North African family offices, and European bottled water leader Spadel. The new funds will support the launch of the Kumulus Boks line—high-capacity, off-grid water units designed for industrial…

Tunisian company transforms olive waste into eco-friendly fuel

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In Tunisia’s olive groves, an innovative company is addressing environmental challenges by transforming agricultural waste into valuable energy resources Tunisian company, BIOHEAT, says it has developed technology that compacts olive residue—locally known as “Fitoura”—into efficient fuel briquettes. “So, one kilogram from us replaces four kilograms of firewood, reducing CO2 emissions during combustion. In addition to that, the carbon footprint of its production is minimal. We don’t use dryers, we use air drying. We use minimal resources for compaction. So the carbon footprint during production is minimal. In addition, the carbon…

Dabchy, Tunisia’s fashion e-commerce company, raises seven-figure pre-Series A funding round

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Tunisian circular fashion marketplace Dabchy has raised a seven-figure USD pre-Series A round of funding led by Janngo Capital, with participation from Renew Capital, Village Capital, and angel investors including Karim Beguir, the founder of InstaDeep. While the exact amount was not disclosed, the funding marks a significant milestone for the growing secondhand fashion platform. Founded in 2016 by Ameni Mansouri, Ghazi Ketata, and Oussama Mahjoub, Dabchy has built a community of more than 1.3 million users across Tunisia and Egypt, and currently serves more than 10 percent of the…

Adelaide International 2025: Jabeur beats Collins to step up comeback ahead of Melbourne

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Photo Credit: Getty Images Three-time Grand Slam finalist Ons Jabeur stepped up her comeback ahead of the Australian Open by beating fourth seed Danielle Collins 7-6 (8/6), 6-2 on Tuesday at the Adelaide International. The 40th-ranked Tunisian wildcard, who last week reached the Brisbane quarterfinals, had a shoulder injury last year that kept her off court after August. Collins, the 2022 Australian Open runner-up who cancelled a retirement scheduled for the end of 2024, was playing her first WTA match since September. Jabeur faces Kazakhstan’s Yulia Putintseva in the last 16 and said she relied…

Flouci: financial superapp for individuals, businesses to create free bank account, mobile wallet via smartphone

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Anis Kallel is the co-founder and CTO of Flouci (By Kaoun), a Tunisian-based fintech startup working to revolutionise digital banking in Francophone Africa by developing identification, payment and credit solutions tailored to the unbanked and underbanked. Flouci is a financial super-app that allows individuals and businesses to create a free bank account and mobile wallet via smartphone, while accessing a range of financial and government services. Inspired by the potential of technology to reduce barriers to entry for the underbanked and underserved, Flouci is addressing a critical need in a…