She is committed to providing tailored support for mental health, particularly for people with neurodevelopmental disorders. Her innovative approach has earned her several awards.

Abid Khouloud, a Tunisian entrepreneur and ardent mental health advocate, is the co-founder and chief executive officer of AUZY Mental Health, a startup leveraging artificial intelligence to transform mental healthcare.

Founded in 2021, AUZY Mental Health is a medical technology startup providing a comprehensive medico-psycho-social support platform. This platform offers tailored care for children with neurological development disorders, encompassing information, detection, diagnosis, treatment, and support services.

AUZY aims to provide access to expert therapists and facilitate early screening. The company's core mission is to empower every child to become an active member of society and benefit from all means of decent living. We work to ensure guidance, coordination, and an early intervention process for children with neurodevelopmental disorders.

Prior to establishing AUZY, Khouloud co-founded Elfallega in 2020, a company specializing in outdoor activities for individuals and professionals. She served as the communications manager there until 2023.

Khouloud earned a computer engineering degree in 2023 from the Higher Institute of Computer Science and Communication Technologies (ISITCom) in Tunisia. She also holds a master’s degree in systems, services, and applications in the Internet of Things from the National School of Engineers of Sousse, obtained in 2020.

Her professional journey began in 2020 as a full-stack engineer for the Rassemblement des ingénieurs francophones (RIF) in France. In 2022, she joined Bigweb Agency, a digital marketing firm, where she was responsible for the program management office.

Khouloud is a recipient of the Orange Social Venture Prize in Africa and the Middle East (POESAM) 2024 in Tunisia. Her startup also secured third place in the Tunisia E-Health Valley competition, which recognizes companies offering digital solutions for the pharmaceutical, health, and wellness sectors.

By Melchior Koba,

Editing by Sèna D. B. de Sodji