Mission
HIDE positions itself as a leading institute in education and research in artificial intelligence, dedicated to advancing knowledge and training experts capable of tackling the challenges of the digital world. Through an integrated approach that combines academic excellence, technological innovation, and international outreach, HIDE is committed to generating, disseminating, and enhancing knowledge while collaborating with industry stakeholders to address contemporary challenges. The institute aspires to provide its students with an intellectually stimulating environment, encouraging them to develop their creativity, scientific rigor, and commitment to societal advancement.
HIDE is committed to providing high-level education in artificial intelligence, combining academic rigor with a practical approach to ensure that its students gain a solid mastery of the field's fundamentals. The institute aims to develop students’ intellectual autonomy, critical thinking, and continuous learning ability, enabling them to adapt with agility in an ever-evolving sector. By integrating ethical and societal dimensions into its teachings, HIDE prepares its students to exercise enlightened and responsible leadership, actively contributing to technological advancement and human progress.
As part of its academic and scientific mission, HIDE and the University of Tunis are actively engaged in advancing artificial intelligence development. This commitment is demonstrated through:
- A distinguished network of faculty researchers
- Cutting-edge research Facilities
- Four doctoral schools and ten affiliated research centers producing Q1 journal publications that showcase research excellence. Doctoral theses and postdoctoral research further expand AI applications across multiple sectors.
The University's research units further integrate AI techniques into key domains including management, industry, and economics, fostering a multidisciplinary, application-oriented approach. HIDE has established international laboratory partnerships through its permanent and visiting faculty, designed to:
- facilitate scientific exchange
- drive technological development
- provide students with global research opportunities
Through these initiatives, HIDE and the University of Tunis aim to strengthen their strategic position by making scientific research and technological advancement central to their mission.
HIDE's AI program stands out through its strong innovation pipeline, enabling students to:
- Earn "Engineer-Innovator" status - a unique program fostering initiative and novel project development
- Access startup incubation for intelligent hardware/software solutions
- Develop advanced algorithms that drive life-enhancing technological breakthroughs
The curriculum integrates business management training to equip graduates with skills for executive-level positions and for launching successful start-ups. With a view to cultivating Tunisia's innovation ecosystem, HIDE implements a nationally tailored strategy built on three pillars:
Innovation & Entrepreneurship Awareness
From their first year, HIDE students cultivate an entrepreneurial mindset through:
- Interactive sessions with Tunisian and international founders
- Immersion workshops tackling local market challenges
- First-hand accounts of successful startup journeys
- Advanced training in innovation management and competitive strategy
Entrepreneurial Leadership Programs
HIDE cultivates a new generation of tech leaders through:
- Leading high-impact innovation projects
- Mastering risk assessment and growth opportunity analysis
- Hands-on workshops rooted in Tunisia's startup ecosystem
- Strategic networks with incubators and investors
Entrepreneurship & Innovation Club
HIDE nurtures tomorrow's innovators through its collaborative think tank, through offering:
- Creative workspace for team projects and idea development
- Tailored mentorship from industry leaders and alumni
- Exclusive access to national and international startup competitions
- Strategic network of resources and institutional partnerships
- Direct connections to local innovation ecosystems
Industry & Academic Partnerships
To bridge academia and industry, HIDE forges strategic collaborations with key academic and corporate partners including:
- Entrepreneurship training with PEEUT (University of Tunis Student Entrepreneur Hub) and CONECT (Tunisian Business Confederation)
- Dedicated internship coordination for corporate placements
- A Smart Center (modeled after the 4C Career Center) for professional coachingAccess to advanced digital infrastructure via the ministry Khawarizmi Computing Center’s Cloud initiative
In an era of increasingly globalized technological competencies, HIDE implements an internationalized approach designed to:
- Align with world-class educational standards
- Provide access to global research and innovation networks
- Foster cross-border academic and corporate partnerships
- Enable student mobility through the University of Tunis network by offering international academic exchanges, collaborative programs with leading universities/research centers and participation in global conferences, competitions, and hackathons
Through this strategic vision, HIDE equips students to thrive in global markets while addressing international innovation challenges.