Tunisia Startup World Cup Finalists Signal Strong Pipeline of Innovation and Growth - Catalysing Growth. Connecting Entrepreneurs. Transforming Africa.

Tunisia’s startup scene will be under the spotlight on April 23, 2026, when the Top 10 finalists for the Startup World Cup Tunisia Regional Finale present at Oya Hall, Radisson Blu Hotel in Tunis for a chance to represent the country at the global finale in San Francisco and pitch for a $1 million investment prize. The field spans health technology, artificial intelligence, mobility and digital services, and the programme is explicitly designed to connect founders with investors, industry experts and international opportunities.

"The Top 10 finalists for the Startup World Cup Tunisia Regional Finale have been announced, bringing focus to some of the country’s most promising startups."

Finalists and the problems they tackle

• Bionic Soul – Developing more affordable, personalised bionic prostheses through advanced design techniques and partnerships with hospitals and clinics to expand access to quality healthcare.
• DrugIT – Using artificial intelligence and machine learning to accelerate drug discovery, offering deeper insight into complex biological data to reduce time and cost to market for new treatments.
• E-Tafakna – A fully digital legal services platform for the MENA region that enables users to create, manage and sign contracts online and access AI-powered legal advice and digital onboarding.
• LR MOVE – Providing adapted transport services and personalised assistance for people with reduced mobility, improving access to healthcare, social activities and everyday services.
• Pixii Motors – Building a smart electric scooter integrating predictive maintenance and intelligent safety systems aimed at redefining urban mobility and supporting cleaner transportation.
• Pwn & Patch – Offering penetration testing, threat intelligence and red team operations to strengthen cybersecurity as digital adoption expands across businesses.
• SeekMake – A platform for local manufacturing that automates on-demand production, instant quoting and order management to help manufacturers scale and operate in a decentralized production environment.
• SupplyzPro – An AI-powered enterprise resource planning solution for small businesses that simplifies inventory, invoicing and reporting through chat-based tools and WhatsApp integration.
• THINKNEO – Advising businesses on digital transformation, strategic planning and organisational development with domain expertise in fintech and inclusion to boost performance and leadership.
• WaterSec by Istidema.com – Tackling water scarcity with IoT and AI-driven real-time monitoring of consumption to help users manage and reduce usage in a resource-constrained region.

Context and significance

The Tunisia Regional Finale is framed as more than a contest: organisers and coverage note the event’s role in strengthening the local innovation ecosystem by creating connections between startups, investors and ecosystem leaders. Exposure at the regional level can lead to partnerships, funding and critical feedback that helps founders refine business models and scale. For the winning team, the path to the San Francisco global finale offers both international visibility and access to the $1 million prize on offer at the world stage.

With the session taking place at Radisson Blu’s Oya Hall, finalists will present to a panel of experts in a competitive setting where differentiation across technology, market fit and scalability will be decisive. As Tunisia seeks to showcase capabilities in healthtech, AI, mobility and digital services, organisers and participants alike are banking on the event to translate local innovation into broader regional and global opportunities.