2016
Inception and Transformation: From Tunisia to a Regional Platform
Established in 2016 in Tunisia, OST's roots trace back to a transformative idea that sparked at Columbia Engineering and Columbia Business School in New York. What began as a national startup competition in Tunisia, geared towards empowering students and igniting their entrepreneurial spirit, has now blossomed into a comprehensive platform for regional entrepreneurs and innovators.
2024 - Present
Present Prowess: OST as a Regional Dynamo
Now, Open Startup (OST), a dynamic non-governmental organization, has evolved into a regional powerhouse, fostering innovation, education, and cross-cultural exchange across the Middle East and Africa (MEA). Today, OST is dedicated to driving innovation and empowering entrepreneurs across the MEA region through a myriad of programs designed to support startups at every stage of development.
2024 - Present
Programmatic Excellence: Crafting Success at Every Stage
As a testament to our commitment, OST offers a diverse set of programs meticulously crafted to cater to various stages of startup evolution, from ideation and incubation to investment readiness and capacity building.
Our Programs
Our Vision
We envision an open and enabling MEA region where entrepreneurs access world-class opportunities to drive change.
Our Mission
OST shapes entrepreneurial journeys by developing skills, leveraging networks, and bridging ecosystems.
Our Partners and supporters
In less than 7 years , OST moved from a local startup competition with few inception partners believing the mission to a solid pan african organization with multiple programs and an ever growing network of partners from across the globe,
