Ines Ben Gacem

A Tunisian entrepreneur empowering women through education and digital innovation.

Ines Ben Gacem is a Tunisian tech pioneer and founder of Madame Elika, a platform that provides digital literacy and entrepreneurship training to women across North Africa. Born in 1985, Ben Gacem identified the gender gap in tech access in Tunisia and neighboring countries. Her platform offers free online courses and mentorship programs, enabling over 100,000 women to gain skills in coding, e-commerce, and leadership.

Ben Gacem's initiative aligns with Tunisia's post-Arab Spring push for gender equality. Her work has been supported by organizations like UN Women and the Google for Startups program. The platform's success has inspired similar projects in Morocco and Algeria, fostering a network of female entrepreneurs.

In 2021, Ben Gacem was named one of Forbes Africa's '30 Under 30' for her impact on women's empowerment. Her vision of using technology to bridge educational gaps has positioned her as a leader in Tunisia's growing tech ecosystem.