Tunisian Environmental Impact Startups: Last Chance for Funding through GreenTECH Tunisie
Tunisian startups with an environmental impact have a final opportunity to secure funding through GreenTECH Tunisie, with application calls for VAIR (Venture Acceleration for Impact and Resilience) and MAIR (Market Access for Impact and Resilience) extended until March 31, 2026.
Initiative Overview
The initiative offers two mechanisms:
- VAIR: For projects in the Proof of Concept phase, with funding of up to 75,000 dinars. This is a hybrid instrument combining 70% subsidy and 30% repayable advance, aimed at developing proof of concept (PoC). VAIR aims to support 32 startups in the ideation or technological validation phase (TRL 2-3).
- MAIR: For startups with a Minimum Viable Product (MVP) ready for commercialization, with funding of up to 150,000 dinars.
Funding and Support
The funding is equity-free and comes with structured support, national and international visibility, and access to markets and investors. Priority is given to projects led by women and located in inland regions.
Eligible Sectors
The sectors concerned include:
- Renewable energy
- Sustainable mobility
- Circular economy
- AgriTech
- WaterTech
- Initiatives aimed at reducing CO₂ emissions and preserving biodiversity
Application Process
Applications must be submitted via the official link: http://portail.startup.gov.tn/login
About GreenTECH Tunisie
GreenTECH Tunisie is supported by the Caisse des Dépôts et Consignations in partnership with Smart Capital and is backed by the Greenov'i project, funded by the European Union and implemented by Expertise France, in collaboration with CITET, the Ministry of Environment, and the Ministry of Economy.
