Tunisian VR Startup Epic Valor X Recognized at Kazan Digital Week 2026

This is a significant recognition for Tunisian innovation. Epic Valor X, a startup specializing in virtual reality and immersive technologies applied to learning, was honored at the Kazan Digital Week 2026 forum in Russia. The award was presented by the Prime Minister of the Republic of Tatarstan.

Global Selection Among Top 20 Startups

Out of more than 100 applications from around the world, only 20 startups from 20 countries were selected to join the IT Park Global Startup Accelerator 2026. Epic Valor X was part of this prestigious international cohort.

Organized in Kazan by IT Park, the program brought together companies shaping innovation across diverse sectors, including:

Industrial Artificial Intelligence
Cybersecurity
Tourism
Education
Medicine
Smart City Technologies

All selected startups had the opportunity to showcase their solutions during the forum’s Demo Day and Startup Alley.

From Monastir to Kazan: A Journey of Innovation

Founded by Aziz Ayed, a graduate of the PEEMo (Pôle Étudiant-Entrepreneur de Monastir) student-entrepreneur hub at the University of Monastir, Epic Valor X has distinguished itself through several virtual reality projects.

Notably, the startup developed Hannibal VR, a project that leverages immersion to enhance learning and contribute to the valorization of cultural heritage. The team traveled from the Tunisian technopark to Kazan to receive this official distinction.

Beyond the Award: New Horizons for Tunisian Entrepreneurship

This recognition extends beyond a mere award. It opens new horizons for Epic Valor X, offering:

Partnership opportunities
International development prospects

Furthermore, this achievement highlights the vitality of the Tunisian entrepreneurial ecosystem, where universities and support structures collaborate to foster projects capable of making a global impact beyond national borders.