Start’Act was initiated in 2015
It was initiated by the association Carthage Business Angels and Wiki Startup and financed by the French Development Agency (AFD). All stages of the program are managed by the incubator, which has been a pioneer in the entrepreneurial ecosystem since 2011. the incubator which is a pioneer in the entrepreneurial ecosystem since 2011.
Start’Act is endowed with a seed fund of 50 million dinars dedicated to its startups: the Capital’Act!
This first program supports innovative Tunisian start-ups by helping them in the creation and development of their projects. Start’Act is characterized by a incubation rich in common and varied trainings in addition to the personalized expertise established in collaboration with the project holders. Supported by the United Gulf Financial Services (UGFS)
Criteria
- At least 2 founders
- Innovative product, service or process
- Multidisciplinary team
- Proof of concept or prototype
- Time to market < 1 year
- High growth market and product adaptable to demand
Process
- Call for applications
- Bootcamp
- Evaluation days
- Accompaniment
- Demo day
Benefits
- 6 months of incubation and full support
- Financing
- Networking and opportunities
- Personalized mentoring
- Attractive equity investment
- Dedicated and personalized events