Fondation Tunisie pour le Développement

What Fondation Tunisie pour le Développement does

Fondation Tunisie pour le Développement (FTPD) is a Tunisian non-profit foundation established in 2008 and headquartered in the Lac 3 district of Tunis. The foundation operates a multi-program portfolio targeting structural inequality between Tunisia's coastal and interior regions, with four pillars: employment, training, health, and culture. Its core program is Elife, a network of 10 regional technology and entrepreneurship centers across Tunisia's interior governorates (Siliana, Béja, Le Kef, Kairouan, Kasserine, Sidi Bouzid, Gafsa, Tozeur, Gabès, and Médenine/Djerba) that delivers 6-month digital skills curricula and 6-month professionalization programs with a stated annual capacity of 5,000 learners. The Dot, a 2,900 m² digital innovation hub inaugurated in June 2021 at Berges du Lac in Tunis, provides coworking, incubation, acceleration, and specialized labs (IA Hub, Industry 4.0 Hub, GSMA Mobile Innovation Lab). Supporting programs include Smart Tunisia (a national 50,000-job offshoring/nearshoring initiative), Brain Health (Alzheimer's and multiple sclerosis care infrastructure, including the first MS center in Africa inaugurated in 2018), and Signalétique Culturelle Numérique (a mobile application promoting Tunisia's cultural heritage).

The foundation operates as a development organization rather than a commercial product company, with no disclosed revenue or pricing model. Its programs are funded through international cooperation partnerships with GIZ (Germany), AFD (France), KfW (Germany), Expertise France, the European Union, and bilateral agreements, plus donations. Programs such as FEDxE are supported under the German Federal Ministry for Economic Cooperation and Development's (BMZ) 'Invest for Jobs' initiative. GTM is event-driven and partnership-mediated: the foundation runs job fairs (Elife Job Fair), demo days for incubated startups, and corporate training programs delivered through Elife centers, with named enterprise clients including Kromberg & Schubert and Groupement MBS in the Béja region. The foundation reports 34,860 youth impacted, 4,471 jobs created, 869 entrepreneurs trained, and a 60% employment insertion rate across its programs, operating with 52 employees under President Badreddine Ouali and Executive Director Hassen Manai.

Name

Fondation Tunisie pour le Développement

Legal name

Fondation Tunisie pour le Développement

Website

https://fondationtunisie.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

2008

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

51–100 employees

Short description

Fondation Tunisie pour le Développement is a Tunisian non-profit foundation operating Elife (10 regional technology and training centers), The Dot digital innovation hub, Smart Tunisia offshoring initiative, and healthcare and cultural heritage programs, serving youth in Tunisia's interior regions through international development partnerships.

Ownership category

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Product category

Non-profit Social Development and Youth Training

NAICS

Educational Support Services (61171), Educational Services (611), Grantmaking and Giving Services (81321), Professional and Management Development Training (611430)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

International Grantmaking & Development Foundations (BPAGAKAH)

akta.pro secondary industries

Education, Skills & Workforce Development Aid Programs (BPADABAE), STEM, Digital Skills & Innovation Partnerships (EDADALAJ), Entrepreneurship Foundations & Startup Basics (EDAMAHAA)

Keywords

• Non-profit foundation
• Digital skills training
• Youth employment programs
• Incubation and acceleration
• Social development

Headquarters

HQ city

Tunis

HQ country

Tunisia

HQ region

Africa

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales

Revenue model

1. International Development Funding: The foundation operates as a non-profit organization funded through international cooperation partnerships. Primary funding comes from development agencies (GIZ, AFD, KfW, EU), bilateral agreements, and donations. Programs like FEDxE are supported under the German Ministry BMZ 'Invest for Jobs' initiative.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Fondation Tunisie pour le Développement is a non-profit foundation that delivers youth digital skills training, entrepreneurship incubation, and employment placement services through a network of 10 Elife regional technology centers and The Dot innovation hub in Tunis. It also operates healthcare infrastructure for brain diseases (Alzheimer's, multiple sclerosis) and a cultural heritage mobile application (Signalétique Culturelle Numérique). Programs are funded through international development partnerships and delivered free of charge to beneficiaries.

Product overview

Fondation Tunisie pour le Développement is a foundation that operates a multi-program portfolio focused on Tunisia's socio-economic development. The core offerings include: (1) Elife - a network of 10 technological centers across interior regions providing digital skills training and incubation; (2) The DOT - a 2,900 m² digital innovation hub in Tunis with specialized labs (IA Hub, Industry 4.0 Hub); (3) Smart Tunisia - a national program for creating 50,000 IT jobs through offshoring/nearshoring; (4) Brain Health - healthcare facilities for Alzheimer's and multiple sclerosis; (5) Signalétique Culturelle Numérique - a mobile app for cultural heritage promotion. Supporting sub-products include FEDxE, Nomu Al Ghurair, DTxE training programs, and event programs (Job Fair, Demo Day). The foundation functions as a development organization rather than a technology product company.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• ELIFE: Programme with 10 technological poles in Tunisia's interior regions for youth training and employment support
• The DOT
• Brain Health
• Signalétique Culturelle Numérique
• Smart Tunisia

Products and services

• Elife A network of 10 technological and entrepreneurial centers across Tunisia's interior regions (Siliana, Béja, Le Kef, Kairouan, Kasserine, Sidi Bouzid, Gafsa, Tozeur, Gabès, and Médenine/Djerba) dedicated to youth training in digital skills, providing 6-month training programs followed by 6-month professionalization periods, with capacity to train 5,000 learners annually.
• The Dot The first digital innovation hub in Tunisia, a 2,900 m² facility at Berges du Lac, Tunis offering coworking space, incubation services, Startup Facility Support, IA Hub, Industry 4.0 Hub, and GSMA Mobile Innovation Lab to support entrepreneurs and startups in digital transformation.
• Smart Tunisia A national program designed to create 50,000 jobs over five years in offshoring, nearshoring, and colocating sectors including Fintech, IoT (autotech, agri-tech), Data/AI, and BPO, implemented through public-private partnerships.
• Brain Health A healthcare program focused on creating spaces and centers for research, care, and training for brain diseases, including Alzheimer's disease and multiple sclerosis (first center in Africa inaugurated in 2018).
• Signalétique Culturelle Numérique A mobile application for promoting Tunisia's material and intangible cultural heritage, developed starting from the Kef region with ambition to cover all of Tunisia, featuring historical sites, cultural circuits, and local guides.
• Elife Formation (CQC) Training programs offering transversal competencies (personal, behavioral, communication), algorithm and coding skills with Python, web development, and SEO, plus operational tracks in BI, embedded systems, software engineering, and digital marketing.
• FEDxE Formation pour un Emploi Durable x ELIFE - a pilot training program in Béja region co-led by FTD and GIZ, targeting employability enhancement and sustainable employment for youth in Tunisia's interior regions.
• Nomu Al Ghurair x Elife Talent Boost A joint program with Abdullah Al Ghurair Foundation to train 2,000 young Tunisians (2023-2025) in digital skills across 5 ELIFE centers (Siliana, Béja, Kef, Tozeur, Djerba) with hybrid training and employment connection.
• DTxE Formation pour un Emploi Durable - training program achieving 900+ people trained with 70%+ employment insertion rate, including technical and soft skills modules delivered through ELIFE centers.
• Elife Entrepreneurship/Incubation Incubation program supporting innovation and entrepreneurship for young people in Tunisian regions, including Régioboost, DRC x FTPD (with Danish Refugee Council), and Innov'i-EU4Innovation partnerships.
• Evenementiel (Job Fairs and Demo Days) Event organization including Job Fair Elife for connecting trained youth with employers, and Demo Day events for startups to present innovations to investors and mentors.

Quantifiable outcome

• 34,860 young people impacted by programs
• +4 more outcomes

Named customers3 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

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Feature1 record

Partnerships

13 partnerships are on record, tiered core and major.

• Expertise FrancecoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 11 June 2021Partner in The Dot innovation hub development alongside GIZ and EU. Expertise France contributes to digital transformation and entrepreneurship support programs.
• Ministry of Technologies of Communication and Digital Economy (Tunisia)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerConvention of international cooperation signed for Smart Tunisia program. Foundation serves as essential link to represent and promote Tunisia's interests in digital and technology sector, supporting the creation of 50,000 jobs.
• ESPRIT (Ecole Supérieure Privée d'Ingénierie et de Technologies)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerTraining partner providing 6-month digital skills curriculum. Certificate of Qualification and Competence issued, recognized by Conference of Grandes Ecoles. Located at Elife centers across regions.
• Innov'i - EU4Innovation (Expertise France)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerProject supporting ELIFE program with technical and financial assistance to strengthen entrepreneurship and innovation ecosystem in Tunisia. Aims to build 10 technology centers in marginalized interior regions.
• Fondation Abdulla Al GhurairmajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerRegional foundation partnership for Nomu Al Ghurair x Elife Talent Boost program. Aims to train 2,000 young Tunisians (target 1,800) in digital skills across 5 Elife centers (Siliana, Béja, Kef, Tozeur, Djerba) between 2023-2025.
• Ministry of Health (Tunisia)majorStrategic or Co-development PartnerConvention for creation of multiple sclerosis care center at Manouba hospital. Foundation invests in healthcare infrastructure for brain diseases.
• Kromberg & Schubert INFOLIBmajorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorIndustrial company partner in Béja region. Benefits from FEDxE training programs for employee upskilling.
• Groupement MBSmajorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorIndustrial group in Béja region participating in FEDxE training programs for workforce development.
• VermegcoreOthersCompany led by foundation President Badreddine Ouali (CEO). Core partner in foundation activities.
• Danish Refugee Council (DRC)majorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership for DRC x FTPD incubation program supporting young entrepreneurs, particularly from disadvantaged regions of Tunisia.
• Ministry of Vocational Training (Tunisia)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerGovernment ministry partner supporting training and professionalization programs.
• ANETI (Agence Nationale de l'Emploi et du Travail Indépendant)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerNational employment agency partner for job placement and employment insertion programs.
• Smart TunisiacoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerNational program to create 50,000 jobs in 5 years in offshoring, nearshoring, and colocalization. Foundation supports with cross-Mediterranean structures and sales/marketing support.

Scale indicators10 records

Recent moves9 records

Direct peers

• Endeavor Tunisia: Tunisian affiliate of global high-impact entrepreneurship support organization. Comparable to The Dot hub's incubation/acceleration mission, focusing on scaling growth-stage Tunisian startups via mentorship and investor access.
• Silatech: Qatar-based foundation that connects Arab youth to employment and entrepreneurship opportunities across MENA. Highly comparable to FTD as a regional foundation deploying digital skills training and entrepreneurship programs in marginalized communities with donor-funded program model.
• ENDA Tamweel: Tunisian microfinance and development NGO supporting entrepreneurship and economic inclusion in marginalized Tunisian communities. Comparable to FTD's focus on interior regions and entrepreneurship support, with similar NGO/cooperation-funded operating model.
• INJAZ Tunisia: A Tunisian non-profit delivering youth entrepreneurship and workforce-readiness programs in partnership with schools and universities across Tunisia. Directly comparable to FTD's Elife training mission, with similar target audience (youth aged 15-30) and reliance on corporate volunteers and institutional partners.
• Abdulla Al Ghurair Foundation: UAE-based foundation focused on Arab youth education and employability, including a direct partnership with FTD's Elife program (Nomu Al Ghurair x Elife Talent Boost). Operates with comparable program design (training-to-employment) and shared beneficiary geography.

Others

• GIZ Tunisia: German development agency implementing bilateral cooperation in Tunisia. Acts as both FTD's core funder and a parallel implementing body for similar workforce development programs; represents the donor counterpart in FTD's operating model.
• Agence Française de Développement (AFD): French bilateral development agency funding inclusive development and economic projects in Tunisia. Functions as both FTD's financial partner and an indirect peer running overlapping workforce/entrepreneurship programs in the same geography.

Broad incumbents

• Tony Elumelu Foundation: Pan-African philanthropy funding entrepreneurship training, mentoring, and seed capital for African entrepreneurs. Comparable mission to FTD's entrepreneurship pillar, but at significantly larger continental scale with annual cohorts and dedicated capital.
• Smart Africa Alliance: Inter-governmental alliance of African heads of state driving digital transformation across the continent. Comparable to FTD's Smart Tunisia program in mission (digital economy, ICT job creation), with FTD effectively serving as a national-level implementing partner for Smart Tunisia.

Regional players

• Maroc PME: Moroccan public agency supporting SME creation, growth, and competitiveness through training, financing, and incubation. Operates a comparable mission to FTD's Elife/Smart Tunisia programs but at national scale in Morocco with government backing.

Market position

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Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

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