Tunisia's IT expertise.
Discover the advantages of Tunisia’s emerging tech industry and the diverse opportunities it holds for European companies.
Why
Why Tunisia?
Strategic location
Tunisia is the crossroads between Europe, Africa. and the Middle East. The very short travel time makes the country a very strategic location: Tunis is less than a 3-hour flight time from Europe’s main capitals.
Good infrastructure
When it comes to ICT infrastructure, Tunisia is leading in the MENA region. Its digital infrastructure includes a strong 4G network and high-capacity fibre optic cables linking the country to Europe.
Excellent education
The education system is focused on linguistic and technical skills. Each year, about 10,000 ICT students graduate, many of whom have international experience, expanding the pool of specialised workers.
Business environment
Today, there are over 1,800 companies operating in the ICT sector, employing over 100,000 skilled workers. Additionally, since Tunisia launched the Startup Act in 2018, entrepreneurship has been on the rise.
High quality
Tunisia offers innovative solutions, quality software development and consultancy in Cloud Computing, Security Engineering, Computer Networking, Databases, Mobile Development, and much more.
Legal framework
Tunisia has enacted a favourable regulatory framework for international companies and investors. It is aligned to the EU’s GRDP and offers strong political support for outsourcing and nearshoring collaboration.
Start-up ecosystem
A dynamic promising start-up ecosystem helps young companies, investors, and start-up support organisations to develop a vibrant economy and branch out into the MENA and Sub-Saharan region.
Data security
Tunisia excels in data security, offering GDPR-compliant IT support through ISO-certified companies. Its laws align with European standards, ensuring reliable, high-quality services for European businesses.
Cost-effectiveness
While innovation and digitalisation are on the rise, rates are low, which makes Tunisian companies attractive partners. For example, the competitive wages are on average a third of the wages in Germany.
Cultural compatibility
Tunisia and its ecosystem are diverse and multilingual. French is the second national language after Arabic and spoken by over 60% of the population. Most university students also speak good English and even German.
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Tech216
What is Tech216?
If you are seeking dependable and efficient IT partners and experts, Tech216 is here to assist you. Engaging with Tunisia’s digital ecosystem presents an excellent opportunity for those embarking on IT projects and seeking specialized professionals.
Tech216 streamlines access to Tunisia’s tech experts, companies, and markets, facilitating the successful execution of outsourcing or nearshoring activities. Trusted by numerous international companies, Tech216 has facilitated the implementation of IT projects with Tunisian tech firms and the establishment of local expert teams. Our matching and support services are free of charge.
Tech216 receives support from the Special Initiative “Decent Work for a Just Transition,” Invest for Jobs, sponsored by the German Federal Ministry for Economic Cooperation and Development (BMZ), and implemented by the Digital Transformation Center of the Gesellschaft für Internationale Zusammenarbeit (GIZ) GmbH.
With us you can
Extended IT
Expand your capacities with reliable IT outsourcing or nearshoring solutions.
Diverse team
Diversify your tech team and support DEI – diversity, equity and inclusion.
Quality & efficiency
Save IT development costs while securing a high level of quality.
Remote engineering
Build remote teams with world class curated and managed talents.
Best practices
Success stories
Project with BMW
“The increasing number of IT companies (numbering over 2.000 today) shows how dynamic the Tunisian market is.”
Project with Infomotion
“We are impressed by the potential of Tunisian IT talents and benefit also from Tunisia’s geographical proximity to Germany.”
Our recent news
71 cooperations – new partners
New collaboration and investment in the ICT sector in Tunisia, thanks to the collaboration of the following renowned international companies committed to creating digital jobs and strengthening local skills: Ezo, a Canadian company dedicated to financial and banking inclusion, Speedykom, a German company specialising in technology consulting and digital solution deployment, and YoChBee, a French payment fintech for the diaspora.
TRANSFORM 24 in Berlin
Under the motto “Building bridges,” we organised a great Tunisia panel on the main stage of Bitkom’s TRANSFORM 24. You can watch the lively discussion about opportunities for German companies in the Tunisian ITC sector with former German ambassador in Tunisia Dr. Andreas Reinicke, Volker Maiborn from MaibornWolff and our Expert Digital Transformation Mohamed Dhab on YouTube.
EMERGING Valley in Marseille
Our Marseille visit was all about innovation. At the EMERGING Valley, the Africa-Europe Summit for emerging start-ups and organic innovations, Tech216 strengthened the bridge between African and European tech for boosting and scaling collaborations. The next stop: the 4th Dot Landing’s meeting, where our partner The Dot provided a platform for support programmes for the Tunisian diaspora and investment opportunities in Tunisia.
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Invest for Jobs - Special Initiative on Decent Work for a Just Transition
Under the Invest for Jobs brand, the German Federal Ministry for Economic Cooperation and Development (BMZ) has put together a package of measures to support German, European and African companies in investment activities that have a high impact on employment in Africa. The Special Initiative “Decent Work for a Just Transition” – the official title – offers comprehensive advice, contacts and financial support to overcome investment barriers. The development objective is to team up with companies to create up to 100,000 good jobs and improve working conditions in African partner countries.
Contact
Let’s get in touch
Do you want to learn more about Tech216 and our services for international companies to successfully set foot in Tunisia? Do you have a specific question, request or concern? Let’s get in touch!
@Tech216: Your IT. Made in Tunisia.