Participation in the SwitchMed program for eco-entrepreneurship in the Mediterranean.
Supported by the CITET (International Center for Environmental Technologies of Tunis).
Participation in the Star Venture program, supported by the European Bank for Reconstruction and Development.
ECOMARC recognition & partners
Since 2018, we have been transforming coffee grounds with the support of major national and international players committed to sustainable innovation
Since its founding, ECOMARC has been transforming coffee grounds into edible mushrooms, organic fertilizers, and educational kits, with the support of national and international partners.
Our circular economy project has been recognized by several sustainable innovation and entrepreneurship programs, strengthening our impact on the environment and local communities
Journey and key moments
1
2018
Creation of ECOMARC in Medjez El Bab, Béja – Tunisia
Mission: To valorize organic waste, particularly coffee grounds, by transforming them into sustainable agricultural products: mushrooms, compost, and fertilizers.
2
2021
- Participation in the Emerging Valley Summit in Marseille, dedicated to Africa–Europe innovation.
- Supported by the Tunisia Foundation for Development.
- Participation in the Souk At-Tanmia program, supported by the African Development Bank.
3
2022
4
2023
Winner of the Greenov’i program, supporting the ecological transition in Tunisia.
Supported by WIDU.africa to develop the ECOMARC activity.
Winner of the “Projetak / Moucharou3ek” program in Béja.
Award presented by the Ministry of Employment and Vocational Training, with the support of GIZ Tunisia.
5
2024
Confirmed support from WIDU.africa, accelerating the valorization of coffee grounds.
Winner of the Food Start program, rewarding innovation in sustainable food production.
Ahmed Hamdi, founder of ECOMARC, represents Tunisia at the CIHEAM Youth Innovation Award in Italy, with the project recognized among the most innovative in the Mediterranean.
6
2025
Winner of the TRACE project, supporting the circular economy.
Program supported by the Embassy of the Netherlands, the World Bank, and several international partners.
Official visit of an international delegation:
Reinette Klever, Minister for Foreign Trade and Development Cooperation of the Netherlands
Josephine Frantzen, Ambassador of the Netherlands to Tunisia
Alexandre Arrobbio, Director at the World Bank
Recognition of ECOMARC’s impact on the circular economy and sustainable agriculture.
Participation in the Youth Panel at the Annual Meetings of the African Development Bank (AfDB) in Abidjan.
High-level visit from the World Bank to the ECOMARC unit in Medjez El Bab.
Selection of ECOMARC as an innovative circular economy project through the Innovative Green Small Projects Program, supported by CITET and the Arab Fund for Economic and Social Development.
Our partners and supporters
ECOMARC’s development has been made possible thanks to the support of numerous partners committed to sustainable innovation
International partners
Supporting organizations
National institutions
