Tunisia’s nextProtein Faces Major Setback Following Factory Fire and Regulatory Shutdown

Franco-Tunisian biotechnology startup nextProtein is facing a major operational crisis in Tunisia after a fire destroyed its new production facility and authorities suspended operations at its existing factory. The developments have disrupted the company’s expansion plans and raised concerns about regulatory uncertainty, environmental oversight, and the future of foreign-backed climate technology projects in the country. Founded in 2015 by Tunisian entrepreneurs Mohamed Gastli and Syrine Chaalal