Tunisia Technoparks and CCITF Sign Strategic Partnership Agreement
Tunisia Technoparks, an association that brings together competitiveness clusters in Tunisia and supports the development of startups, innovative SMEs, and R&D projects, and the Tunisian-French Chamber of Commerce and Industry (CCITF) officially signed a partnership agreement today, September 15, 2025, at the CCITF premises in Tunis.
Objective of the Partnership
This strategic partnership aims to strengthen synergies between the academic world, startups, and Tunisian and Tunisian-French companies. It is part of a joint approach to promote innovation, intellectual property, research, digital technology, new technologies, and entrepreneurship to serve Tunisia's economic development. The partnership provides for awareness and training actions, joint organization of events, and support for startups through mentorship and acceleration programs.
Presentation of the IPRIAT Project
Neila Gongi, former Minister of Industry, Mines, and Energy, and partner of Tunisia Technoparks, presented the IPRIAT project dedicated to the valorization of intellectual property in Tunisia.
Attendance and Significance
Members of the Tunisia Technoparks board of directors, including several general directors of competitiveness clusters, were present at the signing of this partnership, which testifies to a shared willingness to support innovation and contribute to the country's sustainable economic growth. The agreement was signed by Hichem Turki, President of Tunisia Technoparks, and Khélil Chaibi, President of the CCITF, marking a major step in strengthening the Tunisian entrepreneurial ecosystem and valuing exchanges between Tunisia and France in technological fields.
Key Attendees
The following individuals attended the signing ceremony:
- Hichem Turki, President of Tunisia Technoparks
- Khélil Chaibi, President of the CCITF
- Neila Gongi, former Minister of Industry, Mines, and Energy, and partner of Tunisia Technoparks
- Members of the Tunisia Technoparks board of directors, including:
- Rim Saied, Technopole of El Ghazala
- Nada Lachaal, Technopole of Borj Cedria
- Mustapha Mezghani, Technopole of Sfax
- Ramzi Zammali, Competitiveness Pole of Bizerte
- Manel Mechmeche and Sarah Karmous, permanent team of ATT
This partnership is a significant step towards promoting innovation and economic growth in Tunisia, and it highlights the importance of collaboration between Tunisia and France in the technological sector.
