The Minister of Higher Education and Scientific Research, Mr. Kamel Baddari, paid a working and inspection visit to Houari Boumediene University of Science and Technology in Bab Ezzouar on Monday, 26 October 2026. During the visit, he inspected the new university complex, which has a capacity of 2,000 teaching places, and met with student entrepreneurs whose projects were selected for the second edition of the ProtoMarket programme.

The visit began with the inauguration of the faculty library dedicated to master’s students. The Minister then reviewed students’ projects and inventions and attended presentations on innovative initiatives aimed at transforming scientific ideas into prototypes and products suitable for manufacturing and commercialisation.

The visit also provided an opportunity to review the support provided to students developing entrepreneurial projects. In this regard, 37 students received financial support ranging from one million to 1.5 million Algerian dinars to design, equip and develop prototypes in preparation for their manufacturing and commercialisation.

On this occasion, the Minister emphasised that the university has become a model of an empowering university, enabling students to turn their ideas into marketable innovative products in the fields of advanced technologies, biotechnology, computer science and artificial intelligence. This approach strengthens the university’s role and leadership in innovation and wealth creation.

The Minister also highlighted the university’s growing standing in the field of innovation, with more than 60 patents registered annually, alongside approximately 30 start-ups and 97 labelled innovative projects with the potential to develop into businesses. These achievements contribute to wealth creation and generate employment opportunities for university graduates.

The visit also provided an opportunity to assess progress on the rehabilitation and renovation of the university’s facilities, with completion exceeding 80%. The remaining restoration and maintenance works are expected to be completed before the next academic year begins.

At the conclusion of the visit, the Minister congratulated the students and academic researchers on their efforts and contributions to strengthening Houari Boumediene University of Science and Technology’s position in knowledge production and transfer, scientific research, innovation and wealth creation.