The Dot

27/05/2026

Aid mabrouk doters 🚀

26/05/2026

Congrats to our 3 startups from The Dot representing Tunisia at 2026 in Paris.
SupplyzPro : ERP / SaaS
Pigmentoco :Greentech/ textile
Screenflex : Adtech/Digital Signage/SaaS

And it doesn’t stop here.
The VivaTech 2026 Startup Masterclass is calling 📣
📅 May 26 & 27

An opportunity to learn, connect, and explore new perspectives within the global startup ecosystem 🌍

Visit the link to learn more and don’t miss the opportunity
👉 https://shorturl.at/aB9ec
And stay tuned for more from the event 🚀

Fondation Tunisie pour le Développement
GIZ Tunisie
Expertise France

22/05/2026

It’s been especially dynamic lately at The Dot 🚀
New opportunities were explored during the launch of the NUMÜ grant facility under the WATANI project.
We welcomed Houssam Shafik from Silicon Badia for an inspiring session on the science and art of startup valuation.
Regional ideas took the spotlight during the Dot Camp+ Demo Day,
Our latest Lunch & Learn opened conversations around expansion opportunities in France, bringing together experiences, insights, and real discussions.
We also had meaningful exchanges around entrepreneurship, innovation, and collaboration during the S2T visit.
AGYL brought together ambitious people, fresh ideas, and new connections.
And at “Le Phare de l’Entrepreneuriat”, energy, ideas, and opportunities collided in the best way possible.
Innovation also showed up strong during the AI Rise Demo Day, with future-focused ideas and startups taking the stage.
Smart Capital was also in the house, bringing together EdTech startups and leading VC funds backed by ANAVA.
And OST welcomed ESSECT for exchanges around GreenTech innovation and entrepreneurship.
At The Dot, we don’t just host events.
We create spaces where ideas move, connections happen, and ecosystems grow.
And this is only the beginning 🚀

19/05/2026

The best startup names don’t stay unknown for long.

From the 5th cohort of Dot Camp, these GreenTech & Sustainability startups are building solutions for a future that can’t wait, across climate, agriculture, food systems, and sustainable production. 🌱

, , Industries, Verdanova Solutions and .tn are already making noise.

Through Dot Camp, we’re proud to support the founders turning sustainable ideas into real impact and pushing the ecosystem forward.

Investors, partners, and ecosystem players, these are startup names you’ll hear again 💡

15/05/2026

Are you a startup participating in/having participated in The Dot's programs?

Don’t miss the opportunity to represent Tunisia at 2026, Europe’s leading event for innovation and technology. 🌍

👉 Apply here : shorturl.at/av43M
🕒 Application deadline: May 22, 2026 at 12:00 PM.

What’s included:

- An individual startup booth to showcase your solution (2 days out of 4)
- At least two startup passes for the full four-day event
- Access to the VivaTech app for each startup
- B2B meetings with investors and national & international ecosystem players

✈️ The Dot will cover one round-trip ticket (Tunis–Paris–Tunis), your startup booth for 2 days, and access passes to the event.

Accommodation and any additional communication or branding expenses will be managed by the participating startups.

13/05/2026

Looking back at the NUMÜ info session hosted at The Dot for its Tunis edition.

A rich moment of exchange, collaboration, and collective reflection with Tunisian entrepreneurial support structures, gathered around one shared objective: strengthening the entrepreneurial ecosystem across the regions and supporting the entrepreneurs shaping it every day. 🚀

Thank you to all speakers, partners, and participants for contributing to this collective dynamic. 🤝

12/05/2026

The Dot goes regional! again 🚀

Last week, Demo Day celebrated more than the end of a cohort.
It celebrated what happens when talent from the regions is given the space, tools, and ecosystem to grow.

Through Dot Camp+, more than 10 founders from 7 regions, Tozeur, Béja, Zaghouan, Kairouan, Jendouba, Siliana, and Gabès, transformed early-stage ideas into startups with clearer visions, stronger business models, and the confidence to own the stage.

Over 4 months of intensive support, with the guidance of 8 experts and a female participation rate exceeding 70% 👏, founders challenged their ideas, refined their solutions, tested their concepts, and learned how to build with ambition and direction.

The journey included:
✅ 20 workshops
✅ 70 one-on-one sessions
✅ 6 pitch sprints

From HR Tech and AgriTech to tourism, mobility, impact, AI, and craftsmanship, the Demo Day stage reflected the richness, creativity, and innovation emerging from across Tunisia.

At The Dot, we believe ecosystems grow stronger when opportunities reach beyond the capital, and when regional talent is empowered to be seen, heard, and supported.
This stage was never the final destination
, , .uptunisia, .47 , , Smart Code ( Ardhi), , Staffi, Kitkash, Nakhelty
It’s only the beginning.⚡

08/05/2026

[ Opportunity ] 📢

Looking to expand your HealthTech startup beyond borders?
The 2nd cohort of Expan’Africa is now open for applications. 🌍

From tailored coaching and internationalization strategy support to direct connections with key ecosystem players, this is a strong opportunity for startups ready to scale their impact beyond Tunisia.

📍 Applications open until May 13, 2026
🔗 Application link : https://forms.gle/R1Jb6me4JKe31caA9

Après plusieurs mois et après de nombreuses demandes
C’est officiel : les candidatures pour la 2ᵉ cohorte du programme
Expan’Africa sont ouvertes 🚀

Lancé par Connect'Innov, ce programme accompagne des startups et PMEs tunisiennes du secteur HealthTech dans leur expansion vers les marchés africains, avec un focus cette année sur le Sénégal et la Mauritanie.

🔎 Au programme :
• 9 semaines d’accompagnement intensif
• Formations et coaching sur mesure
• Structuration de votre stratégie d’internationalisation
• Mise en relation avec des acteurs des marchés cibles
• Et un temps fort : un Experts Tour avec des décideurs des deux pays en immersion en Tunisie

🎯 Objectif : accélérer votre expansion en Afrique
6 entreprises seront sélectionnées pour cette nouvelle cohorte
Si vous êtes une startup ou PME HealthTech avec déjà une traction sur le marché, c’est le moment.

📩 Candidatez dès maintenant : https://forms.gle/R1Jb6me4JKe31caA9

⭐️La deuxième cohorte d’Expan’Africa est soutenue par le projet Qawafel, financé par l’AFD - Agence Française de Développement et mis en œuvre par Expertise France.

07/05/2026

Click this link 👉 https://ee.kobotoolbox.org/x/tdcyFDq0
and share your perspective on The Dot’s impact across Tunisia’s entrepreneurial and innovation ecosystem.
As part of an ongoing impact study, we’re launching a short public survey to better understand The Dot’s role, visibility, and contribution within the ecosystem.
Whether you’ve interacted with The Dot directly or not, your opinion matters.
⏱ Less than 8 minutes
🌍 Open to everyone
📍 Your feedback will help us better understand The Dot’s place and impact within the ecosystem
Thank you for contributing.

04/05/2026

[ Opportunity ] 📢

The one-stop funding window for your projects, NUMÜ, is now open

💡 The goal

To fund services that help already established businesses (operating for at least one year) grow, strengthen their structure, and access new opportunities.

Who is the NUMÜ Funding for?

The NUMÜ funding window, under the Projet Watani, is designed for organizations supporting entrepreneurs including incubators, NGOs, associations, networks, and support structures.

👉 With at least 3 years of experience supporting business growth

👉 And a proven ability to help companies scale

Want to learn more? Join the info session:

🗓 May 8

🕘 09:00 AM

📍 The Dot, Tunis

👉 Register now:

https://lnkd.in/dfE-b6e4

Download the full guidelines here:

https://lnkd.in/d6PWtHTM

This initiative is funded by the AFD - Agence Française de Développement (AFD) under the Projet Watani, implemented by Expertise Francein collaboration with the Caisse des Dépôts et Consignations Tunisie