FAQ : Call for Mobi-TRE Phase 2 projects

The Mobi-TRE "Hajti Bik" Phase 2 project is implemented by the International Organization for Migration (IOM) in Tunisia, funded by the Italian Agency for Development Cooperation (AICS). It aims to mobilize the Tunisian diaspora and stimulate economic development in regions with high migration dynamics in Tunisia through entrepreneurship and investment.

An entrepreneur in Tunisia seeking to concretize a project in one of the Regional Development Areas (ZDR) with a Tunisian living abroad (TRE), exclusively from one of these 5 countries: Côte d’Ivoire, France, Germany, Italy, and the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia can apply.

Projects must contribute to the economic development of the target regions in Tunisia and bring innovation and job creation.

The selected projects will represent an effective partnership between a Tunisian entrepreneur and a TRE investor.

Applications must be submitted from the regional development zones (ZDR) in Tunisia for Tunisian entrepreneurs, and from the 5 eligible countries for TRE investors.

To find out which Regional Development Zones (ZDR) are concerned by the project, please consult the Regional Development section of this link.

The 5 countries are: Côte d'Ivoire, France, Germany, Italy and the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia.

All business sectors are covered by the call for projects, with the exception of activities linked to the manufacture and/or sale of weapons, alcoholic beverages, and nuclear activities.

Successful projects will receive a complementary funding in the form of an IOM grant, double the value of the ERR contribution, up to a maximum of 17,000 euros.

P.S.: The IOM grant will be given in the form of specific purchases of goods, materials or equipment.

TREs must make a financial commitment to the Tunisian entrepreneur's project by paying the amount agreed upon in the business plan into the company's bank account.

IOM accompanies selected projects by providing 12 months of technical support, including coaching sessions, specialized and cross-disciplinary training, digital marketing training and export-oriented assistance. This support aims to ensure the viability and longevity of the companies supported.

IOM will also provide an accounting and legal firm to support the business partners (the entrepreneur in Tunisia and the TRE) in the steps required to bring the business to fruition.

Projects will be evaluated on their originality, capacity to generate employment, technical and financial feasibility, profitability, long-term viability and marketing potential. Particular emphasis is placed on the social and environmental impact of projects.

P.S.: to check the evaluation grid, please view page 5 of the Terms of Reference.

A selection committee, made up of institutional partners, will evaluate the applications according to the above-mentioned criteria. Projects will receive a score based on these criteria, and the best applications/projects will be finalists.

Each project is evaluated and given a score out of 100, based on a series of predefined criteria. The top 30 entries, ranked in order of merit, will be selected for this phase. It is important to note that only projects scoring a minimum of 60 points (out of 100) will be considered for selection after evaluation.

To submit your application, please visit this page. To understand the application process, please watch this video.

For further information, please contact us at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. or via our Facebook page. Click here to view the Terms of Reference and here to view the Project Guidelines.

We encourage Tunisian entrepreneurs and investors to seize this unique opportunity to contribute to Tunisia's economic development.