HCI Summit: 40+ Leaders Unite for Tunisia’s Digital Health

To accelerate Tunisia’s transition into a digital health hub, HealthCare Innovation (HCI) convened a high‑level public relations event bringing together 40+ leaders across pharma, regulation, academia, and investment to map opportunities for development and funding in Tunisia and globally.

The gathering featured international speakers and a policy discussion led by Dr. Haroun Ouanes, MBA, focused on actionable steps to scale digital health responsibly.

Who Attended

• 7 pharmaceutical laboratories
• 6 regulatory and testing institutions
• 10 academics and university representatives
• 15 experts in healthcare, investment, and market access

Policy Paper: Accelerating Digital Health

Participants discussed a strategic policy paper authored by Dr. Haroun Ouanes, MBA, identifying concrete actions for ecosystem growth—governance, validation pathways, and investment readiness—aligned with HCI’s accelerating innovation in HealthTech agenda.

Program & Partners

This meeting took place under Co‑Workup 4.0, implemented by Association Jeunes Leaders, Hive12, and HealthCare Innovation (HCI). Co‑Workup is supported by the Special Initiative “Decent Employment for a Just Transition — Invest for Jobs” from the German Federal Ministry for Economic Cooperation and Development (BMZ), implemented by GIZ Tunisie and the Tunisia Digital Transformation Center, with support from ANIMA Investment Network.

Outcomes & Next Steps

• Consolidated HCI’s position as a dynamic cluster ready to drive Tunisia’s digital health leadership.
• Onboarded new members and partners to strengthen the ecosystem’s capacity.
• Agreed to develop a pragmatic action list: governance, validation, skills, and early funding instruments.

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 References (Partners & Supporters)

Invest for Jobs — Special Initiative: https://www.invest-for-jobs.com/
BMZ — German Federal Ministry for Economic Cooperation and Development: https://www.bmz.de/en
GIZ Tunisie: https://www.giz.de/en/worldwide/335.html
Tunisia Digital Transformation Center: https://www.giz.de/en/worldwide/125208.html
ANIMA Investment Network: https://www.anima.coop/
Association Jeunes Leaders: https://www.facebook.com/AssociationJeunesLeaders/
Hive12: https://www.facebook.com/Hive12Coworking/
Co‑Workup 4.0: https://www.facebook.com/coworkup4.0/

FAQ

Q: Who took part in the event?
A: 7 pharmaceutical labs, 6 regulators/testing institutions, 10 academics, and 15 experts in healthcare, investment, and market access.
Q: What agenda items stood out?
A: A strategic policy paper on accelerating digital health, international speakers’ insights, and ecosystem commitments to validation and early funding.
Q: How can I get involved?
A: Join HCI’s Startup Programs, connect to the HCI Experts Network, and explore HCI Regulatory Services.