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

> Source: https://healthcareinnovation.tn/hci-summit-40-leaders-unite-for-tunisias-digital-health/
> Author: healthcareinnovation.com
> Published: 2025-01-16
> Updated: 2026-09-23

To accelerate Tunisia’s transition into a digital health hub, [HealthCare Innovation (HCI)](https://healthcareinnovation.tn/) 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](https://healthcareinnovation.tn/accelerating-innovation-in-healthtech/) agenda.

#### **Program & Partners**

 This meeting took place under [Co‑Workup 4.0](https://www.facebook.com/coworkup4.0/), implemented by [Association Jeunes Leaders](https://www.facebook.com/AssociationJeunesLeaders/), [Hive12](https://www.facebook.com/Hive12Coworking/), and [HealthCare Innovation (HCI)](https://healthcareinnovation.tn/). Co‑Workup is supported by the Special Initiative “[Decent Employment for a Just Transition — Invest for Jobs](https://www.invest-for-jobs.com/)” from the [German Federal Ministry for Economic Cooperation and Development (BMZ)](https://www.bmz.de/en), implemented by [GIZ Tunisie](https://www.giz.de/en/worldwide/335.html) and the [Tunisia Digital Transformation Center](https://www.giz.de/en/worldwide/125208.html), with support from [ANIMA Investment Network](https://www.anima.coop/).

#### **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](https://www.invest-for-jobs.com/) — Special Initiative [BMZ](https://www.bmz.de/en) — German Federal Ministry for Economic Cooperation and Development:  [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](https://healthcareinnovation.tn/service/startups/), connect to the [HCI Experts Network](https://healthcareinnovation.tn/experts/), and explore [HCI Regulatory Services](https://healthcareinnovation.tn/service/pharma-medical-device/).

## Frequently asked questions

### How can I get involved?

Join HCI’s Startup Programs, connect to the HCI Experts Network, and explore HCI Regulatory Services.

### What agenda items stood out?

A strategic policy paper on accelerating digital health, international speakers’ insights, and ecosystem commitments to validation and early funding.

### Who took part in the event?

7 pharmaceutical labs, 6 regulators/testing institutions, 10 academics, and 15 experts in healthcare, investment, and market access.