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Discover the Tunisian market
A unique opportunity for 6 Quebec tech entrepreneurs interested in the Maghreb market!
Are you an entrepreneur, do you live in Quebec, and would you like to participate in MTL connect and develop business ties in Tunisia? This mission is for you!
The Printemps numérique, in collaboration with LOJIQ and the Tunisian organization Flat6Labs, is selecting 6 Quebec entrepreneurs to take part in a mission to Tunisia with the goal of discovering the Maghreb market and developing new collaborations and business ties with Tunisian companies.
This project, made possible thanks to the support of LOJIQ (Les Offices Jeunesse Internationaux du Québec) and the City of Montreal, is part of the 18th Francophonie Summit and aims to create lasting exchange ties between the Quebec and Tunisian digital ecosystems.
7 REASONS TO PARTICIPATE IN THIS PROJECT
- Discover the Flat6Labs ecosystem, an influential organization in the MENA Region;
- Start a collaboration with entrepreneurs incubated by Flat6Labs;
- Discover the Tunisian market, a country aiming to become a top digital destination;
- Exchange with the delegation of young Tunisian entrepreneurs during MTL connect: Montreal’s Digital Week (October 12 to 17, 2021) and continue the collaboration in Tunis;
- Participate in a mission to Tunisia (The mission dates will be defined later based on the health context.) ;
- Enrich your knowledge and strengthen your expertise;
- Benefit from full free access to MTL connect.
Conditions:
To benefit from LOJIQ’s support, selected candidates must become members of the LOJIQ Foundation. The membership fee (25$ CAD) helps support LOJIQ’s actions for young Quebecers engaged in a mobility initiative and offers negotiated benefits with partners.
The dates of the mission to Tunisia will be decided later based on the health context. Selected candidates will receive communication to this effect.
If all conditions related to the health context allow it, LOJIQ will offer financial support of up to 1,825$ CAD to each selected participant. The amount will cover partial reimbursement of the flight cost and support for project implementation (depending on the number of shareholders per company).
Eligibility criteria:
- Be a shareholder of the company (registered with the REQ) or in the process of founding a company (demonstrate a serious initiative to start a business). Note that professionals, managers, or employees are not eligible;
- Be between 18 and 35 years old;
- Be a Canadian citizen or permanent resident and have lived in Quebec for at least one year;
- Hold a valid Quebec health insurance card (RAMQ).
Profile sought:
- Be a shareholder of the company (registered with the REQ) or in the process of founding a company (demonstrate a serious initiative to start a business). Note that professionals, managers, or employees are not eligible.
Required documents:
- An updated resume or a link to your online professional profile (e.g., LinkedIn);
- A cover letter explaining the objectives and expected benefits of this mission for your company.
ABOUT FLAT6LABS
Flat6Labs is a regional acceleration program and a seed investment management company that encourages and invests in brilliant and passionate entrepreneurs with high innovation and growth potential. Operating in 7 countries across the MENA region, Flat6Labs has invested in over 300 startups and supported more than 1,000 entrepreneurs.
ABOUT LOJIQ
LOJIQ – Les Offices jeunesse internationaux du Québec is the grouping of two youth mobility organizations, the Office Québec-Monde pour la jeunesse and the Office franco-québécois pour la jeunesse, whose mission is to promote the professional and personal development of young Quebec adults, aged 18 to 35, by enabling them to carry out a project involving mobility in Quebec, Canada, or internationally.