Key Takeaways:
- The Promise Project will highlight Tunisian AgTech and FoodTech startups alongside innovators in Energy, Robotics, and Smart Cities at CES 2025.
- The initiative is organized by the Tunisian American Young Professionals (TAYP) and funded by the U.S. government.
- Key sectors include AgTech solutions for sustainable farming, FoodTech innovations, and advanced technology in Smart Cities and Robotics.
- Special guests, including Hanène Tajouri Bessassi, Tunisian Ambassador to the U.S., will visit the booth.
- The project underscores Tunisia’s broader entrepreneurial potential across multiple sectors.
How Will Tunisian AgTech and FoodTech Be Represented at CES 2025?
The Promise Project, a U.S.-funded initiative to expand Tunisia’s entrepreneurial ecosystem, will showcase Tunisian startups across various sectors at CES 2025. The initiative, led by the Tunisian American Young Professionals (TAYP), places a particular emphasis on innovative agricultural and food solutions that address sustainability, efficiency, and food security.
What Will the Exhibit Focus On?
The Tunisian booth at CES will spotlight AgTech and FoodTech innovations, while also featuring advancements in Robotics, Smart Cities, and Energy. Startups will present solutions for resource efficiency, fire prevention, sustainable food cultivation, and smart infrastructure.
Special guests, including Hanène Tajouri Bessassi, Tunisian Ambassador to the U.S., will engage with exhibitors to discuss the future of technology and innovation in Tunisia.
Which Startups Will Be Featured?
The Tunisian booth will highlight AgTech and FoodTech startups, including:
- AquaDeep (AgTech): AI-powered fish farming solutions to improve efficiency and sustainability in aquaculture.
- Smart For Green (AgTech): Advanced fire prevention technology designed to protect farms and forests.
- SPIRAW (Food Tech): Home-based spirulina cultivation systems, merging biotechnology with IoT for accessible, sustainable food production.
In addition, Robotics and Smart Cities startups such as OORB, which focuses on open-source robotics, and Wayout, which provides waste-filtering technology for urban areas, will also be part of the exhibit, among other startups.
What Is the Broader Goal of The Promise Project?
The Promise Project aims to promote innovation and entrepreneurship across AgTech, FoodTech, and other key sectors in Tunisia. By participating in CES, Tunisian startups can connect with international partners, attract investment, and scale their solutions to address global challenges in agriculture, energy, robotics, and urban development.