Terna Innovation Zone Forum 2025: Experts Discuss the Future of Innovation in Tunisia
At the Terna Innovation Zone Forum 2025 in Tunis, the first panel brought together experts and stakeholders from the Tunisian and international entrepreneurial ecosystem to discuss the future of innovation. Between the strategic role of technoparks, sectoral challenges, and opportunities related to technology and artificial intelligence, the speakers shared concrete perspectives to strengthen Tunisia's important positioning on the global innovation scene.
Key Takeaways from the First Panel
The first panel of the Terna Innovation Zone Forum 2025 highlighted the essential role of innovation support structures and emerging technological opportunities.
- Nada Lachaal, CEO of the Borj Cédria Technopark Management Company, emphasized the strategic importance of the technopark in the development of Tunisian startups.
- She highlighted Tunisia's promising position in the field of innovation, particularly thanks to its entrepreneurial potential and technological infrastructure.
- Maha Khannoussi, Senior Programs Manager at Flat6Labs, pointed out some limitations of the Tunisian landscape: the lack of targeted and dedicated resources in key sectors such as fintech and health.
- However, she encouraged local actors to exploit these gaps as opportunities to develop innovative and attractive solutions on an international scale.
The Importance of Technology and Artificial Intelligence
All speakers emphasized that today's evolving and innovative sectors are intrinsically and essentially linked to technology and artificial intelligence.
- Fields like fintech, Greentech, carbon footprint reduction, and smart industry are now at the heart of global competitiveness.
- The integration of AI solutions not only optimizes processes but also creates new, more efficient, and sustainable economic models.
Collaboration and Support for Innovation
The discussions also focused on the importance of cross-border collaborations, support programs, and public initiatives to accelerate local innovation.
- Participants agreed that Tunisia has a favorable environment for innovation, but it is crucial to invest in talent and infrastructure to transform this potential into tangible success.
Conclusion
In conclusion, the first panel delivered a clear and relevant message: for Tunisia to become a major player in innovation, it is essential to combine technology, artificial intelligence, and structured support for startups. In a few words, the perspectives discussed during the panel paint a promising future for the country in the global innovation landscape.
