On behalf of the President of the Republic, Mr. Abdelmadjid Tebboune, and as part of the celebration of Knowledge Day, observed annually on April 16, the Prime Minister, Mr. Sifi Ghrieb, presided on Thursday, April 16, 2026, over the award ceremony of the President of the Republic Prize for the Innovative Researcher in its second edition. The ceremony took place at the “Abdelhafid Ihaddaden” Scientific and Technological Hub under the slogan: “We innovate today… to build tomorrow’s Algeria.”

The ceremony was attended by the Minister of Higher Education and Scientific Research, Mr. Kamel Baddari, along with several members of the government, the Advisor to the President of the Republic in charge of education, higher education, vocational training, and culture, Mr. Nasr Eddine Ben Tifour, as well as a distinguished group of professors, researchers, and students.

On this occasion, the Prime Minister read out the message of the President of the Republic, in which he emphasized that this event is not merely an academic gathering, but also reflects the State’s strategic orientation and the determination of its institutions to position Algeria among knowledge-producing nations rather than mere consumers—capable of mastering, developing, and enhancing technology beyond simply importing it.

In his speech, the Minister of Higher Education and Scientific Research, Mr. Kamel Baddari, affirmed that honoring researchers through an annual prize awarded on Knowledge Day demonstrates that Algeria is being built within university lecture halls and research laboratories.

He added that Algeria, which led one of the greatest revolutions for independence from colonialism, is now engaged in another kind of revolution—one driven by science and innovation.

This prize, established by the President of the Republic, is part of the State’s policy to strengthen scientific research and promote innovation, particularly by encouraging the transformation of research outcomes into practical applications that contribute to national development and the consolidation of a knowledge-based economy, reflecting a clear shift from theory to practical implementation.

This initiative aims to reward the best innovative research projects with applied dimensions, especially in strategic fields such as food security, health security, artificial intelligence, and the knowledge economy.

The ceremony honored six winners, divided between researcher and student categories, representing various universities and research centers across the country. They were awarded certificates and prizes in recognition of their outstanding scientific contributions.

Researchers category:

– Kharfi Fayçal, University of Sétif 1

– Wahab Abdellah, Boumrah Yacine, Research and Development Center of the National Gendarmerie (Bouchawi)

– Smaïl Hassan, University of Batna 2

Students category:

– Ayrech Marwa, Higher School of Biological Sciences of Oran

– Daoud Inès, National Higher School of Artificial Intelligence

– Bouzghrane Soumia, University of Laghouat

The Prime Minister also visited an exhibition organized on this occasion, showcasing innovative national research projects, where emphasis was placed on the President’s directives to promote their practical implementation, reflecting a transition from theoretical approaches to real-world applications.