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On March 31, 2026, the Tunisian Automotive Association (TAA) participated in the PR2I-2026 Information Day, organized at ENIT . This event brought together the main players in the Tunisian ecosystem — researchers, industrialists and institutions — around the strategic challenges of industrial innovation, smart technologies and the transition to a sustainable industry.
A lever for industrial innovation in Tunisia
The PR2I-2026 Day is part of a national initiative to stimulate applied research and collaborative projects . The discussions led to a better understanding of the PR2I-2026 call for projects and the identification of concrete partnership opportunities between academia and industry, particularly in the automotive sector.
Through its participation, the TAA confirms its role as a catalyst for innovation in the Tunisian automotive industry , by facilitating connections between companies, research centers and institutions.
Strengthening collaborations between industry and research
The event highlighted the importance of structuring sustainable synergies to support the sector's technological upgrading. In a context marked by the rise of software, embedded electronics, and smart mobility technologies, these collaborations are becoming a key factor in competitiveness.
The Mecatronic Tunisia Cluster also actively contributed to the discussions by presenting the mapping of research structures in Tunisia as well as its initiatives in intellectual property, thereby strengthening the visibility of national innovation capacities.
TAA, a key player in industrial transformation
In line with its mission, the TAA continues its commitment to:
- connecting the players in the automotive ecosystem,
- to support innovation and technological development,
- to support the transition towards a sustainable and internationally competitive industry.
This participation is part of the desire to position Tunisia as an industrial and technological hub between Europe and Africa , capable of meeting the new demands of the global automotive industry.
