Tunisia Confirms its Dynamism in the Agricultural Sector with a Top 10 of Local Startups and Enterprises
Tunisia is reinventing agriculture in the era of technology and sustainability with a top 10 of startups and local enterprises. This ranking, published by the F6S community in October 2025, highlights 70 innovative initiatives, ranging from sustainable agri-food to agritech, urban agriculture, and permaculture.
Leading the Ranking: ECOFEED
At the top of the ranking is ECOFEED, based in Gabes and founded in 2023, which stands out for its production of 100% natural animal feed and supplements. The startup promotes local products to replace imports and develops an eco-responsible process that includes a production unit, a dehydration unit, and hydroponic cultivation. With $160,900 raised, ECOFEED has established itself as a major player in sustainable animal nutrition. Its founder, Malek Boukthir, was even elected as Tunisia's Entrepreneur of the Year 2025, recognizing her innovation.
Ezzayra Solutions: Digitalizing the Agricultural Chain
Ezzayra Solutions, founded in 2016 in Tunis, focuses on the complete digitalization of the agricultural chain. Its flagship products, AgriManager and IGS, enable farmers to plan, monitor, and analyze their activities. The startup has raised $200,300 to accelerate technology in agriculture and address future challenges, such as demographic growth and resource scarcity.
Graine de Bonheur: Promoting Local Biodiversity
In Tabarka, Graine de Bonheur is promoting local biodiversity. Founded in 2022 on 6,000 square meters, this market garden specializes in multiplying local varieties and peasant seeds, while offering urban garden installation services. With $8,300 raised, the startup contributes to strengthening local food sovereignty.
Other Notable Startups
The ranking also includes:
- AgriTechXchange, a digital platform facilitating exchanges and internships for agronomy students in Siliana
- Ecoferme, a pedagogical farm in Zaghouan that combines the production of aromatic and medicinal plants, essential oil distillation, and green tourism
- BeOrganik, a producer of carob powder and organic food additives in Sousse
- IRIS Technologies, specializing in precision apiculture in Tunis
- Green Harvest Solution, based in Sfax, focused on innovative agricultural solutions
- Ferme agricole Finixia, a model of agroecology and permaculture in El Fahs, founded in 2025
- TerraSens, a Tunisian startup from 2024 that develops sustainable resource management systems using earth observation and low-cost weather stations
A New Era for Tunisian Agriculture
This top 10 illustrates the evolution of Tunisian agriculture towards sustainability, technological innovation, and local valorization. While some fundraising efforts remain modest, they reflect a growing interest from investors in agritech, with a focus on food sovereignty and ecology. By combining technology, ecology, and local development, these enterprises are paving the way for a Tunisian agriculture capable of meeting the food and climate challenges of the next decades.
