Where Culinary Makers Eco Sacred Future Heritage Meets Place Based Futures
Welcome to The Old City
The New Medina is an initiative for reviving the Old Cities and heritage sites of the world utilizing the wisdom, culinary expertise, architecture, and traditions that make them unique. Our premiere site is in Tunisia, inside the UNESCO World Heritage medina of Sousse, Tunisia (or as we like to refer to it: the African side of the Mediterranean.
We bring together start-ups, pre-seed and funded, and curate introductions to global networks, local mentors, and more. We believe that curating opportunities for businesses to grow is key to resilient cities, especially those centered on new economies, family inclusion, and future heritage.
Revitalization of the old city
Frequently Asked Questions
Our Headquarters is 1 Rue Al Maassar (Olive Mill Street), inside the walls of the UNESCO World Heritage old city of Sousse, Tunisia.
We’ve designed 7-day team building retreats for start-ups, hosted Michelin star chefs to explore the culinary heritage of the region, and led family inclusive excursions that include the Sahara Desert, sacred sites, and and olive forest harvesting. In other words, a variety:)