The TUNTWIN project, funded by the European Commission under the GA 952306, aimed to strengthen INRAP’s scientific and research capacities by enhancing expertise in advanced analytical techniques, particularly mass spectrometry and synchrotron applications, and fostering collaboration between Tunisian and European research institutions. It focused on technology transfer and research excellence, ensuring alignment with Tunisia’s socio-economic priorities, particularly in the environment, food safety, and pharmaceutical sectors.
To achieve this, TUNTWIN established a framework for transnational cooperation, reinforcing research capacity, management, finance, administration, and international networking. By promoting scientific excellence and sustainable expertise development, the project supported Tunisian researchers and stakeholders while fostering economic growth in the targeted sectors.
By addressing key challenges such as brain drain, researcher unemployment, and the misalignment of PhD training with national needs, TUNTWIN has strengthened INRAP’s position as a leading research institution in Tunisia, aligning it more closely with European standards. The project also increased INRAP’s visibility in Europe, fostering stronger industrial and academic partnerships. Ultimately, TUNTWIN has established a sustainable framework for transnational research cooperation, ensuring long-term innovation and impact in mass spectrometry.
Key Achievements
✔ Capacity Building & Training
• 19 Early-Stage Researchers (ESRs) trained (50 months of mobility).
• 21 specialized trainings for senior researchers and technical staff.
• 6 MOOCs, 4 Summer Schools, 4 Expert Workshops.
✔ Scientific & Public Engagement
• 16 published papers, 1 international patent, 1 national invention application.
• 2 Open Days, 2 Researcher’s Nights, 1 Stakeholder’s Event.
• SPECTROMED Congress (135 participants from 9 countries).
✔ Strategic Growth & Collaboration
• 9 agreements signed (industry, research centers, organizations).
• Strengthening of INRAP’s Project Management Office (PMO).
• 15 national & international projects submitted.
