MeetUp Pro 2.0: Bridging Students and Startups in HealthTech

On September 11, 2024, HealthCare Innovation (HCI) participated in MeetUp Pro 2.0 hosted by AIESEC in Sousse. This vibrant fair brought together startups and ambitious students eager to network and explore internship opportunities.

Why MeetUp Pro 2.0 Matters

Tunisia’s innovation ecosystem thrives when students and startups connect. Events like MeetUp Pro 2.0 provide platforms to share expertise, inspire career paths, and foster HealthTech growth. According to the OECD, nurturing entrepreneurial talent is key to scaling innovation, while the WHO stresses the importance of youth engagement in shaping future health systems.

Program Overview

• Host: AIESEC in Sousse.
• Date: September 11, 2024.
• Format: Networking fair, startup stands, and interactive panels.
• Audience: Students, startups, and young professionals.
• Highlight: Lively discussions bridging students and innovators.

What Participants Gained

• Direct networking with HealthTech startups and professionals.
• Insights into internship and career opportunities in Tunisia.
• Exposure to cutting‑edge innovation in healthcare technologies.
• Inspiration to pursue entrepreneurial and professional pathways in HealthTech.

A Multi‑Actor Alliance Driving Innovation

• HealthCare Innovation (HCI)
• AIESEC
• Tunisian startups, students, and aspiring professionals.

Strategic Impact for Tunisia

• Positioned HealthTech as a career path for Tunisia’s youth.
• Strengthened startup–student pipelines for internships and collaboration.
• Expanded visibility of HCI as a leader in HealthTech innovation.
• Inspired a new generation of HealthTech entrepreneurs.

Next Steps

HCI will continue engaging in events that connect students with Tunisia’s HealthTech ecosystem, creating pathways for skills development, internships, and entrepreneurial opportunities.

HCI Resources 

Accelerating Innovation in HealthTech → https://healthcareinnovation.tn/accelerating-innovation-in-healthtech/
Startup Programs → https://healthcareinnovation.tn/service/startups/
Pharma & Medical Device Regulatory Services → https://healthcareinnovation.tn/service/pharma-medical-device/
Experts Network → https://healthcareinnovation.tn/experts/
Community Overview → https://healthcareinnovation.tn/community/

External Citations

OECD — Digital Health Overview: https://www.oecd.org/health/digital-health.htm
WHO — Youth Engagement in Health Systems: https://www.who.int/

FAQ

Q: What is MeetUp Pro 2.0?
A: A student‑startup networking fair hosted by AIESEC in Sousse, connecting youth with innovation opportunities.
Q: Who participated from HCI?
A: The HealthCare Innovation team showcased its vision and engaged with students and startups.
Q: Why does this matter for students?
A: It offers direct exposure to career paths, internships, and entrepreneurship in HealthTech.