Tunis, April 2025 — As the host of PULSE’s first partners on-site meeting, study visit and regional multi-stakeholder event, IMSET played a central role in bringing together educators, policymakers, and entrepreneurs to strengthen Tunisia’s entrepreneurial ecosystem through TVET. The event marked an important milestone for the PULSE project, promoting innovation and collaboration among partners from across North Africa and Europe.
Institut Maghrébin des Sciences Économiques et de Technologie (IMSET) is a private vocational training institution based in Tunisia, founded in 1993. Since 2017, it has been part of Honoris United Universities, with campuses in Tunis, Sousse, Nabeul, Sfax, and Gabès. IMSET offers programs in fields such as management, computer science, healthcare, agriculture, and technology, with a strong focus on employability and practical skills for students. The institution is known for its commitment to academic excellence and practical training, facilitating the professional integration of its graduates. It provides modern facilities, including well-equipped laboratories, libraries, and innovation spaces, along with career counseling services. It leads the cross-country network within PULSE and hosts the project launch and closing ceremonies in Tunisia.
The experience of this first on-site PULSE event was more than just an opportunity to convene key stakeholders — it was a chance to reaffirm the project mission of preparing young people to lead with creativity and purpose.
“The PULSE project represents a strong step forward in reinforcing entrepreneurial culture within the Tunisian TVET ecosystem. Through the study visit and collaborative sessions with managers,trainers and learners, we were able to explore new methods and tools that will help us better support our students from education to entrepreneurship.
At H2E-IMSET, we are proud to be part of this initiative and committed to fostering innovation, adaptability, and real-world skills among our learners.”
— Mrs. Mrabet Olfa, Manager, H2E-IMSET
Beyond hosting, IMSET’s teams actively contributed to discussions on technology, innovation, and the evolving role of vocational institutions in shaping the next generation of entrepreneurs.
“The PULSE study visit was a unique opportunity for IMSET Team to exchange ideas ,best practices and experiences with different partners. It showcased how collaboration and innovation can reshape the role of TVET institutions in preparing learners for entrepreneurial success especially with techological progess and IA revolution.
As a head of Technology department i’m proud to contribute to this dynamic project, which I believe will have a lasting impact on strengthening the entrepreneurial mindset and bridging the gap between education and the labor market in Tunisia.”
— Mr. Nabil, Head of Technology Department, IMSET
With these events, PULSE continues to demonstrate how vocational education can drive real transformation — empowering youth to turn ideas into opportunity and build a more resilient future for Tunisia and beyond.
