Startup Tunisia and the Caisse des Dépôts et Consignations (CDC) are officially launching the MAIR and VAIR funding mechanisms under the GreenTECH Tunisie initiative. These instruments are specifically designed to accelerate the development, market access, and commercialization of Greentech startups and SMEs in Tunisia.
At a Glance
- Opportunity Type: Funding Mechanisms (Grants & Repayable Advances)
- For: Tunisian Greentech Startups and SMEs at various development stages (TRL 2-8)
- Key Benefits: Funding up to 150,000 TND, equity-free capital, and market access support
- Application Deadline: Launch event on February 24, 2026; online info sessions on February 27 and March 4, 2026
- Location: The Dot (Tunis) and Online
Funding Overview
GreenTECH Tunisie is introducing two distinct financial instruments to support the ecological transition in Tunisia:
- MAIR (Market Access for Impact and Resilience): Dedicated to startups and SMEs in the market-entry phase (TRL 6-8) to help industrialize solutions and access initial markets.
- VAIR (Venture Acceleration for Impact and Resilience): A hybrid instrument focused on the development of Proof of Concepts (PoC) for startups in the early development phase (TRL 2-3).
Key Benefits
- MAIR Funding: Up to 150,000 TND as an interest-free, equity-free repayable advance with no guarantee required.
- VAIR Funding: Up to 75,000 TND provided as a hybrid of 70% grant and 30% repayable advance.
- Strategic Support: Assistance in accelerating commercialization, industrializing green solutions, and validating innovative environmental impacts.
- Sector Focus: Coverage for renewable energy, sustainable mobility, waste management, sustainable agriculture, water technologies, and biodiversity.
Eligibility Criteria
- MAIR Target: 10 Greentech startups or SMEs with a Minimum Viable Product (MVP) at TRL 6-8.
- VAIR Target: Greentech startups in the development phase with solutions at TRL 2-3.
- Sector Requirement: Must operate within green sectors, including energy efficiency, eco-construction, or water technologies.
Key Dates and Schedule
- Official Launch Event: February 24, 2026, at 10:00 AM at The Dot.
- First Online Info Session: February 27, 2026, from 10:00 AM to 11:00 AM.
- Second Online Info Session: March 4, 2026, from 10:00 AM to 11:00 AM.
How to Apply
Founders must register to attend either the physical launch event or the online webinars to learn more about the application process for the first cohort of MAIR and the second cohort of VAIR.
- Registration Link: Register for Launch or Webinars
About Caisse des Dépôts et Consignations (CDC) Tunisia
The CDC is a responsible public investor acting as a catalyst for socio-economic impact in Tunisia. By fostering innovation and strategic partnerships, the CDC supports new economic activities and environmental actions through initiatives like GreenTECH, implemented in partnership with Smart Capital and funded by the European Union.
Learn More: Startup Tunisia
