Proservy
PROSERVY is a mulit-services company for businesses. It provides Accounting, Administrative, Logistics, Cleaning and Maintenance solutions for enterprises.JTKids
JTKids is a series of technological meccano-kits for children ensuring a creative experience and fun learning.Odiofil
ODIOFIL is a platform that offers a variety of audio content, ranging from radio podcasts to audiobooks.JAM
JAM is a matchmacking application for artists and creative space booking.Idara
IDARA is an online guide that facilitates access to administrative procedures in Tunisia.VocaPassion
VOCAPASSION is a support method to release one’s creativity through writing and hypnosis.CarHabtek
CAR-HABTEK is the digital solution to track the maintenance of your car.OffBeat Media
OFFBEAT MEDIA is an advertising agency that offers free ecological consumables for restaurants, bakeries and cafes in exchange for an advertising message.Trokkiny
TROKKINY is a barter application for exchanging yesterday’s useless objects for tomorrow’s essentials.AUTI
AUTI is a medical-educational institute for the multidisciplinary care of children with different levels of Autism and their integration in school life.Klay
KLAY is an intelligent and interactive boxing machine.Shadoc
SHADOC is a secure electronic signature and an accredited document management solution in Tunisia.Surface Collective
SURFACE COLLECTIVE is a social and collaborative design studio that focuses on the history of Tunisian products and manufacturing processes.CH'ILIFT
Ch’ilift improves the quality of life in interior spaces through its ergonomic and connected multifunctional furniture.Washy
WASHY is a chain of eco-responsible mobile washing stations.FundEat
FundEat is a platform that supports restaurant owners to have a positive social impact by choosing and following up with associative projects.KleanApp
“KleanApp” is a one stop shop marketplace for businessesBarbecha
Barbecha is an online concept store that wants to promote a sharp selection of brands, independent artists and individuals who are committed to more sustainable and eco-responsible fashion.Kamaana
Kamaana is a brand of natural products and eco-friendly accessories for wavy, curly, and frizzy hair.Eva's Barkery
Eva’s Barkery is a healthy homemade food for dogs delivered to your placeKaktusty
An online concept store for plantEmna Hussein
Emna Hussein is an inclusive premium clothing brand made in Tunisia, 100% customizable and designed for urban women.Bicolor
Bicolor is a platform that offers playlists for bars and restaurants.Climb'IN
Climb’IN is the first space entirely dedicated to the practice of climbing in Tunisia.UpKurs
UpKurs is a pedagogical support platform for students in videoconferencing.JOYA
JOYA is a mobile application designed for people with diabetes and high blood pressure to help them reach their health goals and keep controle of their chronic diseases.Archiv'art
Archiv’art is a platform that promotes an art journal and an online gallery for the sale of works of art.Soul & Planet
Soul & Planet is an E-commerce de produits healthy & eco-friendlyRokhsti
Rokhsti est une application de dégitalisation de processus d’obtention de permis de batirWinno
At Winno, we help pet owners recover and track their pet’s live-locationETIK-T-FOOD
ETIK-T-FOOD promotes Tunisian local products while being part of an ethical approach.Writup
Writup is a platform for freelance content writing.CITOYENNE – CITOYEN dans ma VILLE
« CITOYENNE – CITOYEN dans ma VILLE » aims to develop the participation ofl'Auberge Gentille
l’Auberge Gentille is a collaborative co-living for digital nomads and creatives.Wildly
Wildly is an online platform that allows you to live a unique experience in the heart of the Tunisian nature, while preserving it.Co-CEO
Before joining Afkar, Walid was serving for more than two years as COO of Cogite Coworking Space, the first and the biggest coworking space in Tunisia. He has a background in finance, which he developed both in Tunisia and abroad working at institutions such as the National Bank of Canada and Caisse de Dépôt et Placement du Québec. He co-founded Linxae, an IT startup specialising in point of sales solutions.Coach in Residence
Adel is resident coach at Afkar. He is a sociologist and worked in various Tunisian and international private companies before creating “CREDO”, a consultancy firm, “BOOST”, the first equity-based accelerator in the Maghreb region, and “DOORA”, a bike sharing operator. Adel is also a coach and mentor in several entrepreneurial and employability initiatives, an entrepreneurship teacher, a consultant for the world bank and co-founder of “Tunisian Startups.”Co-CEO
Houssem, founder and CEO of Wasabi and Afkar, is an experienced manager of media, social, and cultural projects, particularly those dedicated to promoting the free exchange of ideas. Houssem is also co-founder of Cogite Coworking Space, the first coworking space in Tunisia, a Stanford University fellow, and curator of TEDxCarthage, the biggest TEDx event in Tunisia.Entrepreneur and creativity coach in residence
After spending several years as an Artistic Director and having always wanted to animate the creative entrepreneurial scene by organizing meetups such as “Behance Reviews” and After Creatif, Amine Lamine joined Afkar as a Resident Entrepreneur and creativity coach. He is in charge of the creative and communication guidance for Afkar incubates.Chief Incubation Officer
Graduated from the School of Arts and Multimedia, she was project manager then consultant in ergonomics and e-commerce on web & mobile projects for French companies for ten years. Mayssa managed also an offshore digital startup for two years before joining the entrepreneurial ecosystem in Tunisia where she was in charge of the pre-investment process at Yunus Social Business Tunisia.Financial Officer
Graduated with a master’s degree in Financial engineering in 2018 from IHET with honor.COO
Ons Hamza is COO at Afkar where her experience with process management and financial planning are brought together to assure a long-term sustainable growth strategy for the project. Ons has received her bachelor degree in Business Administration from Tunis Business School in June 2018 with honors. She has also worked as a financial planning and Quality Specialist at Cogite coworking space, the first coworking space in Tunisia.Project Manager
Graduated from a financial major, Nour discovered entrepreneurship through a 3-year experience at AIESEC. She has organized various conferences and managed the department of international entrepreneurial exchanges. Currently a student at the Higher Institute of Management in Tunis, Nour is the coordinator of the Diaspora For Development project.Co-CEO
Before joining Afkar, Walid was serving for more than two years as COO of Cogite Coworking Space, the first and the biggest coworking space in Tunisia. He has a background in finance, which he developed both in Tunisia and abroad working at institutions such as the National Bank of Canada and Caisse de Dépôt et Placement du Québec. He co-founded Linxae, an IT startup specialising in point of sales solutions.Co-CEO
Houssem, founder and CEO of Wasabi and Afkar, is an experienced manager of media, social, and cultural projects, particularly those dedicated to promoting the free exchange of ideas. Houssem is also co-founder of Cogite Coworking Space, the first coworking space in Tunisia, a Stanford University fellow, and curator of TEDxCarthage, the biggest TEDx event in Tunisia.Chief Incubation Officer
Graduated from the School of Arts and Multimedia, she was project manager then consultant in ergonomics and e-commerce on web & mobile projects for French companies for ten years. Mayssa managed also an offshore digital startup for two years before joining the entrepreneurial ecosystem in Tunisia where she was in charge of the pre-investment process at Yunus Social Business Tunisia.COO
Ons Hamza is COO at Afkar where her experience with process management and financial planning are brought together to assure a long-term sustainable growth strategy for the project. Ons has received her bachelor degree in Business Administration from Tunis Business School in June 2018 with honors. She has also worked as a financial planning and Quality Specialist at Cogite coworking space, the first coworking space in Tunisia.Coach in Residence
Adel is resident coach at Afkar. He is a sociologist and worked in various Tunisian and international private companies before creating “CREDO”, a consultancy firm, “BOOST”, the first equity-based accelerator in the Maghreb region, and “DOORA”, a bike sharing operator. Adel is also a coach and mentor in several entrepreneurial and employability initiatives, an entrepreneurship teacher, a consultant for the world bank and co-founder of “Tunisian Startups.”Entrepreneur and creativity coach in residence
After spending several years as an Artistic Director and having always wanted to animate the creative entrepreneurial scene by organizing meetups such as “Behance Reviews” and After Creatif, Amine Lamine joined Afkar as a Resident Entrepreneur and creativity coach. He is in charge of the creative and communication guidance for Afkar incubates.Financial Officer
Graduated with a master’s degree in Financial engineering in 2018 from IHET with honor.Project Manager
Graduated from a financial major, Nour discovered entrepreneurship through a 3-year experience at AIESEC. She has organized various conferences and managed the department of international entrepreneurial exchanges. Currently a student at the Higher Institute of Management in Tunis, Nour is the coordinator of the Diaspora For Development project.Launched in 2015, Afkar is an initiative dedicated to catalyzing individuals with great ideas for social change. Since that time, we have tested out different formats adapted to the needs of change makers at all levels of society.
Some may know Afkar for it’s high-level conclaves for diverse groups of decision makers. These day-long round table discussions bring together leaders from government, civil society, and the private sector to tackle a specific problem that can only be solved through high level collaboration. Others may know Afkar for its Fellows program dedicated to supporting innovative leaders in creativity and freedom of expression. These cohorts of 15 leaders from across North Africa take part in a unique year of retreats, capacity development, and individualized support. And others still have know Afkar for its video series and talks program that puts the spotlight on a specific agent of change and lets the public hear what they have to say.
Afkar Incubator is the latest in this family of programs aimed to support new leaders of social change. This time, our targets are the entrepreneurs and the entrepreneurial-minded who will be leading the change of tomorrow.