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MDI took part in the launch event for EGONIX, a young Belgian start-up

Ahmed Lagha — Mon, 26 Feb 2024 18:13:22 +0000

The Tunisian entrepreneurial ecosystem shines with its creativity and dynamism, particularly in diverse fields such as technology and sustainable development. Recently, we’ve highlighted several companies thriving in this domain. But what about the Belgian scene, where our headquarters are currently located?

Mediterranean Development Initiative had the privilege of attending the launching event of EGONIX at the Google Digital Atelier Belgium in BeCentral, a startup founded by a young entrepreneur named Anis Addouh, aged 22!

Starting his entrepreneurial journey at the age of 16, Anis Addouh developed a growing interest in new technologies. In October 2023, he realized his ambition by founding EGONIX after being incubated by Start Lab ICHEC. Armed only with his skills, nascent experience, and later, his partners, Anis first succeeded in commercializing the technology necessary to create virtual business cards, accessible from your smartphones.

The concept? Using NFC (Near Field Communication) technology, allowing the exchange of information packets at close range between devices, two smartphone owners exchange their virtual business cards.

This interaction requires the prior creation of a digital profile containing professional data. Thus, each user instantly obtains the professional information of the other. This process will lead to the establishment of a future platform capable of generating statistics, identifying potential prospects, and effectively managing the contacts and clients of each user.

After a successful crowdfunding campaign, EGONIX managed to gather the necessary funds to continue the next stage of the project, notably through the development of a dynamic and user-friendly platform for sharing professional data.

It must be said that with determination and support from entities like Google or the Brussels-Capital Region, Anis Addouh and his team have everything they need to achieve the pinnacle of their ambitions!

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AHMED LAGHA– Cofounder and Treasurer

Ahmed Lagha — Sun, 09 Apr 2023 20:38:16 +0000

I have always felt a profound and unbreakable connection to my homeland. My determination to effect change in Tunisia is genuine: I believe that one of the nation’s greatest assets lies in its diaspora and the wealth of knowledge it possesses from around the globe. Driven and ambitious, I continually seek new environments in which to cultivate and enhance my diverse skill set.

As a co-founder and one of the three administrators of the Belgian division of Mediterranean Development Initiative, I oversee administrative tasks and spearhead the creation of graphic and editorial content for our social media platforms. Drawing from my background as a former e-sport journalist, I bring a wealth of experience in content creation to my role. Currently, I oversee several operations within MDI, such as project management, treasury, establishing a reliable long-term communication and media strategy, as well as logistical organization of events for the NGO.

I devote a significant portion of my time to the operations of MDI Brussels, with the shared goal of fulfilling our mission to bridge the gap between the North and the South. My personal passion lies in addressing four key themes: poverty reduction, gender equality, sustainable development, and equity. I am committed to ensuring that these themes remain central to MDI’s ongoing efforts.

In today’s world, sustainable development and the fight against climate change are paramount to humanity’s survival and prosperity. Since the industrial revolution, and particularly since the 1970s, we have depleted Earth’s resources without due consideration for the well-being of our planet and its ecosystems.

By leveraging technology to address these pressing issues, I firmly believe that we can achieve remarkable progress, both within Europe and across the Mediterranean region.

Social justice is another cause that resonates deeply with me. My personal involvement in politics reflects my dedication to promoting equity as a fundamental value. I firmly believe that while we are all born with equal rights, disparities in socio-economic circumstances profoundly impact our opportunities and potential. Thus, I am committed to driving societal change to reduce inequalities between the rich and the poor, as well as between genders.

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