From April 12 to 18, Horizon’Up 2025 marked its first edition with a dynamic, hands-on experience where technology, creativity, and entrepreneurial spirit came together under the theme:
“AI for a Better Life.”
— Over 100 students, grouped in hybrid teams combining IT and Business profiles, took part in a unique challenge designed to spark innovation, collaboration, and problem-solving.
— The week kicked off with intensive training sessions at Horizon School of Digital Technologies – Tunisia, covering entrepreneurship, communication, GDPR, legal frameworks, graphic design, and soft skills — all delivered by a team of seasoned coaches.
— Guided daily by their mentors, students worked on creating an operational prototype and developing a compelling Business Plan that would be pitched at the end of the program.
— The initiative fostered strong teamwork, time management, and critical thinking across all teams, turning ideas into actionable solutions.
The momentum peaked with the Semi-Final and Final rounds, held on April 17 and 18:
— 14 shortlisted teams pitched their projects before a jury of business professionals and startup experts during the semi-finals.
— 5 finalist teams then presented to top-level executives and industry leaders in the grand finale, showcasing innovation in action and real entrepreneurial potential.
👏 A big round of applause to all the students for their energy and determination — and to the faculty, coaches, and organizers who made this edition a complete success!
🙏 Special thanks to our expert coaches:
- Myriam Labidi – Expert in Communication and Management
- Amira Chaouch – Expert in Entrepreneurship and Startup Support
- Chouaieb Bouagga – GDPR Expert
- Fetah Beltaifa – Lawyer, University Teacher, Consultant, and Trainer
- Aziz Lassoued – Graphic Design and Video Editing Trainer
- Hanen Memmi – University Teacher in Entrepreneurship and Soft Skills
Special mention to our two lead faculty members behind the Horizon'Up project, Ms. Asma Mansour and Ms. Sahar Boukadida.
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🙏 And to our professional jury members for their valuable insights and generous involvement:
Achref Daouahi – Nadia Mansour – Soumaya Karmani – Amira Chaouch – Ahmed Ben Hssouna – Hanen Abich – Hanen Memmi – Med Amine Marzouk – Marwen Ben Moussa – Takieddine B. Massoud – Maha Khmaja – Sami Bhiri – Khouloud Abid
