Supporting Environmental Sustainability in Tunisia through the Lab'ess Incubation Program
In the context of a critical environmental transition in Tunisia, the Lab'ess incubation program aims to support entrepreneurs in maximizing the positive impact of their initiatives on environmental sustainability and economic development.
The program will boost 15 projects through technical and financial support, targeting entrepreneurs who offer innovative and viable solutions to environmental problems.
The program is structured around the following axes:
- A comprehensive training program, including practical training in environmental entrepreneurship, as well as modules dedicated to economic sustainability, marketing, and fundraising.
- Individualized and personalized support, with a minimum of two meetings per month with the Lab'ess team and specialized coaches.
- Networking opportunities with partners specialized in entrepreneurship and financing, accompanied by a series of networking events in various formats.
- Financing of up to 24,000 TND per project, granted in the form of an honor loan.
- Impact evaluation, with tools to measure the environmental impact of projects in collaboration with experts.
This support program benefits from the support of Greenovi, a project funded by the European Union and implemented by Expertise France in collaboration with the CITET, the Ministry of Environment, and the Ministry of Economy and Planning, as part of its Lead4Green call for projects. This financial support amounts to €396,000.
The Lab'ess is launching a call for applications to select 15 entrepreneurs who will benefit from the advantages of this 5-month incubation program.
Interested candidates can complete the application form available on www.labess.tn until October 20, 2024. The program will start on November 18, 2024.
Selection Process
The Lab'ess team will meet to pre-select projects submitted online, considering the eligibility criteria. Pre-selected candidates will be invited to a 2-day "Bootcamp" to perfect their pitches. Finally, candidates will be asked to detail their project during individual interviews with the Lab'ess team.
Selection Stages
- Application submission: Applications can be submitted online from September 17, 2024, to October 20, 2024.
- Bootcamp: Pre-selected projects will participate in a Bootcamp to perfect their pitches on November 4 and 5, 2024.
- Individual interviews: Candidates will detail their project during individual interviews on November 6 and 7, 2024. Results will be announced on November 7, 2024.
- Incubation start: Selected projects will begin their incubation with an integration day at Lab'ess on November 18, 2024.
Selection Criteria
- Environmental impact: The project must demonstrate a positive environmental impact on society, contributing to SDGs 11 (sustainable cities and communities) and 12 (responsible consumption and production).
- Stage of advancement: Candidates must present a project that is already launched and established in the Tunisian market, or in the early stages of commercialization.
- Entrepreneur profile: The project leader must demonstrate technical skills, an entrepreneurial mindset, strong motivation, and adequate availability and mobilization.
- Geographical location: The entrepreneur must be based in the Greater Tunis region or its surroundings.
Do you have a solution to an environmental challenge? Are you innovating for a more sustainable city? Apply now!
