216 Capital and Plug and Play Africa have launched the 216 Capital Venture Accelerator, a six-month program aimed at boosting Tunisian tech startups. This initiative will support up to 20 pre-seed stage startups, providing funding, mentorship, and access to global markets.

• Each selected startup will receive €50,000 in initial funding.
• The program, which applications close on October 31, 2025, offers over 500 one-on-one mentoring sessions and access to Plug and Play's global network.
• Partner at 216 Capital, Dhekra Khelifi, emphasized the program's role in helping Tunisian founders structure businesses and access international markets.
• To qualify, startups must be at the pre-seed stage, have at least 50% of their team based in Tunisia, be legally registered in Tunisia, and have an MVP or functional prototype.
• Managing Director for France, Benelux, and Africa at Plug and Play, Yves Cabanac, stated the collaboration aims to unlock Tunisia’s potential as a regional innovation powerhouse.