Winners of the Startupper of the Year Challenge Announced in Tunisia
After a rigorous selection process by a local and international jury, the 100 winners of the Startupper of the Year Challenge, representing 32 participating countries, were honored during an official awards ceremony held on October 31, 2024, in Tunis.
The three local winners of the Startupper of the Year Challenge in Tunisia are:
- Slim Bouakez in the "Innov'Up" category, for the best entrepreneur with WaterSec.
- Omar Ben Taleb in the "Cycle'Up" category, for the best project concerning circular economy with Mycelium innovations.
- Ahmed Weslati in the "Power'Up" category, for the best project concerning sustainable and affordable energy with BAKO MOTORS.
To support the development of their projects, these young entrepreneurs will receive significant financial support. They will also benefit from personalized coaching and local visibility to showcase their projects.
In Tunisia, 649 registrations were submitted, with 169 complete files deposited, and 15 finalists presented their projects to the local expert jury.