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.
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.
