COHORT 04: APPLICATIONS OPEN

WE DON'T JUST TEACH THEORY. WE BUILD HARDWARE.

Bridging the MENA skills gap by transforming academic talent into deep-tech builders through immersive, project-based learning.

The Crisis

The Skills Gap
Reality

70% of Tunisian engineering graduates lack hands-on hardware prototyping experience. The region's universities produce world-class theoretical knowledge, but students graduate without touching an oscilloscope.

70%

Graduates without
Hardware Skills

2.5x

Salary Increase
For Alumni

LIVE DATA

We bridge the Valley of Death.

Our Methodology

The 70-20-10 Rule

70%

Hands-On Building

Work on real hardware from day one. Access to €150K+ worth of lab equipment including oscilloscopes, CNC machines, and bio-sensors.

20%

Peer Mentorship

Cohort-based troubleshooting and office hours with Network Lab's technical team and successful GreenLab alumni.

10%

Theory & Best Practices

Condensed technical lectures, regulatory workshops (CE/FDA), and guest talks from MedTech veterans.

Core Programs

Select a path to begin your journey.

16 Weeks BOOTCAMP

Hardware Engineering

From zero to PCB. Learn electronics fundamentals, embedded systems (ESP32), and build a functional product capstone.

Altium Certification

3 Portfolio Projects

Job Placement Support

12 Months FOUNDER

Deep-Tech Founder

For aspiring founders. Validate your MVP, navigate regulatory pathways (CE/FDA), and prepare for seed investment.

24/7 Lab Access

Investor Demo Day

Incubation Track

4-8 Weeks CORPORATE

R&D Sprint

Accelerate your corporate innovation. Rapid prototyping, IP strategy, and supply chain setup for new hardware lines.

Custom Scoping

IP Ownership

Validated Prototype

Infrastructure

Learn on Industrial
Equipment

24/7 Access for Academy students. Certified industrial-grade facility.

01/

Electronics Lab

Oscilloscopes
Logic Analyzers
SMD Soldering Stations
Reflow Oven

02/

Prototyping

3D Printers (FDM/Resin)
CNC Machines
Laser Cutters
Vacuum Forming

03/

IoT Suite

LoRaWAN Gateways
NB-IoT Dev Kits
AWS IoT Core
Multi-protocol Testing

04/

Bio-Sensor Lab

Biosensor Prototyping
Biocompatibility Test
Microfluidics
Chemical Sensors

Our Philosophy

Eco-Conception &
Circular Economy

We don't just build hardware; we build sustainable futures. Our curriculum integrates circular design principles from day one, transforming e-waste into innovation.

✓ Designing for disassembly and material recovery.
✓ Recovering components from obsolete electronics.
✓ Prioritizing bioplastics and lead-free soldering.

Impact Metrics

E-Waste Recovered 85%

Energy Reduced 48%

Circular Projects 12

Powering Innovation

We have secured €150K+ in funding for our academy programs from:

UNICEF CANADIAN EMBASSY UNHCR DANISH-ARAB ORANGE FOUNDATION AFD UNICEF CANADIAN EMBASSY UNHCR DANISH-ARAB

Past Events & Hackathons

[Hackathon Photo 1]

TechRevive 2023

[Workshop Photo 2]

Arduino Day

[Student Photo 3]

GreenLab

[Lab Photo 4]

Soldering 101

Application Timeline

DEC 01, 2025

Applications Open

Online form submission and technical assessment access.

JAN 05, 2026

Regular Deadline

Final day for Winter Cohort applications.

JAN 15, 2026

Bootcamp Start

Orientation day and kit distribution.

Frequently Asked Questions

Do I need my own components?

No. Network Lab provides all components for coursework. Personal project materials are available at cost.

Can I work while attending?

The Bootcamp is full-time (40 hrs/week). Founder Academy is part-time (evenings/weekends) designed for working professionals.

Are scholarships available?

Yes. We offer UNICEF Innovation Scholarships and 'Women in DeepTech' tuition reductions.

Success Stories

COHORT 1

GreenLab Team

Developed an auto-adaptive eHealth IoT monitoring system. Clinical validation completed.

Read full story →

COHORT 2

AgriTech Pilot

Multi-protocol agricultural gateway deployed in AFD-funded pilot with 50+ farmers.