Tunisia strengthens position in tech with KPIT’s software center
New Center of Excellence in Sfax to boost local talent and advance global mobility technology
SFAX, Tunisia (MNTV) — Tunisia has further cemented its role as a strategic destination for high-tech innovation with the inauguration of KPIT Technologies’ new Software Engineering Center in Sfax.
The event drew prominent figures from Tunisia’s automotive ecosystem, investment authorities, academic institutions, and KPIT’s global leadership, marking a significant milestone in the country’s growing technology landscape.
Positioned as a Center of Excellence, the Sfax facility is set to become a key driver in advancing software engineering and mobility technologies within KPIT’s global innovation network.
It aims to attract Tunisia’s top software engineering talent, offering them the opportunity to work on complex, global challenges in the rapidly evolving mobility sector.
Anup Sable, CTO of KPIT Technologies, highlighted the strategic importance of the center, stating, “Mobility leaders worldwide face complex transformations and must innovate rapidly while managing costs.
Our new center in Tunisia will focus on propulsion software, vehicle network development, validation, and more, becoming a crucial hub to serve European OEMs with location and timezone advantages for greater agility and scale.”
The Tunisia center will also enhance opportunities for the 500+ KPIT employees already based in the country to engage with global mobility original equipment manufacturers (OEMs).
Serving as a nearshore hub, the facility will expand KPIT’s capacity to deliver advanced software, hardware design, and manufacturing engineering solutions.
Namia Ayadi, President of the Tunisia Investment Authority, praised the development: “Tunisia reaffirms its position as a strategic hub for innovation and high-tech expertise, driven by a vibrant investment ecosystem and forward-looking reforms.
KPIT’s establishment here is a strong testament to our momentum and reinforces Tunisia’s appeal as a prime destination for cutting-edge technology investments.”
KPIT Technologies’ expansion in Tunisia also reinforces its longstanding partnerships with leading European mobility OEMs across Germany, the UK, France, and Italy, while enhancing its global delivery network spanning the US, Germany, France, Japan, China, Thailand, and India.