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Minister of Higher Education and Scientific Research Chairs a Working Session on Mobilising National Funding and Developing High-Performance Computing and Artificial Intelligence Infrastructure

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Minister of Higher Education and Scientific Research Chairs a Working Session on Mobilising National Funding and Developing High-Performance Computing and Artificial Intelligence Infrastructure

As part of the implementation of the National Artificial Intelligence Strategy, the Minister of Higher Education and Scientific Research, Mr. Kamel Baddari, chaired a working session on Monday, 19 October 2026, at the Ministry’s headquarters, with representatives of several economic enterprises. The meeting focused on exploring ways to mobilise national funding and coordinate efforts to develop high-performance computing infrastructure and strengthen scientific research and innovation capabilities in the field of artificial intelligence.

The meeting highlighted the need to develop an integrated national programme extending to 2030, built around four complementary strategic objectives:

First: Mobilising the necessary financial resources. With contributions from public- and private-sector enterprises, the aim is to secure the funding required to acquire graphics processing units (GPUs), thereby strengthening Algeria’s advanced computing capabilities and providing researchers and engineers with the technical resources needed to develop innovative solutions.

Second: Funding scientific research and applied projects. Funding and research efforts will be directed towards addressing the country’s economic and technological needs, strengthening links between scientific research and the economic sector, and facilitating the translation of research findings into practical solutions, products and services with added value.

Third: Strengthening the scientific and technical capabilities of the specialised centre for artificial intelligence and data. This objective seeks to enable the centre to play a central role in advancing cutting-edge research, generating knowledge and keeping pace with global technological transformations.

Fourth: Attracting high-level scientific and technological talent. This includes attracting national and international expertise, with particular attention to Algerian professionals and researchers living abroad. The objective will be pursued through attractive recruitment mechanisms that provide an advanced research environment, stimulating professional conditions and competitive salaries, in accordance with applicable legislation.

In this context, the participants agreed to establish a joint working framework bringing together representatives of economic enterprises, the National Commission responsible for implementing the National Artificial Intelligence Strategy, and the relevant public institutions. This framework will be tasked with preparing an operational roadmap extending to 2030. The roadmap will identify needs and priorities, establish funding mechanisms and partners’ contributions, define implementation phases and timelines, and introduce precise indicators to measure progress and assess scientific, economic and technological impact.

This approach reflects a strategic vision that views investment in artificial intelligence as an investment in knowledge, human capital and national innovation capacity, rather than merely the acquisition of equipment and technologies. It also underscores that building an integrated national ecosystem in this field is a shared responsibility requiring coordinated efforts across sectors and economic enterprises, as well as the mobilisation of national talent and its engagement in projects with tangible scientific, economic and technological impact.

The ultimate aim is to strengthen Algeria’s technological sovereignty, consolidate the knowledge economy, and make scientific research and innovation key drivers of sustainable development and national economic growth.

Minister of Higher Education and Scientific Research Presents the Sector’s Budget to the Finance and Budget Committee of the People’s National Assembly

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Minister of Higher Education and Scientific Research Presents the Sector’s Budget to the Finance and Budget Committee of the People’s National Assembly

The Minister of Higher Education and Scientific Research, Mr. Kamel Baddari, presented an overview of the proposed budget for his sector under the 2027 Finance Bill on Saturday afternoon, 17 October 2026, at the headquarters of the People’s National Assembly (APN). The presentation was delivered before members of the Assembly’s Finance and Budget Committee, in the presence of Ms. Nadjiba Djilali, Minister of Relations with Parliament.
At the opening of the proceedings, the Committee Chair emphasized that the examination of sectoral budgets goes beyond assessing the financial allocations provided. It also involves evaluating whether these allocations address actual priorities and are used effectively to improve sector performance. With regard to higher education and scientific research, he stressed the importance of consolidating the university’s role as a hub for knowledge production, skills development and innovation, in line with the needs of the national economy.
In his address, Mr. Kamel Baddari presented the proposed budget for his sector, amounting to DZD 843.81 billion in commitment authorizations, representing an increase of 8.25%, and DZD 847.26 billion in payment appropriations.
He also highlighted the sector’s main achievements and recent developments, noting that the academic year had witnessed comprehensive digitalization covering a total student population of 1.84 million. He further stated that 79% of training programmes were directed towards science, technology and the professions of the future.
During his presentation, the Minister highlighted several key achievements and initiatives, including:
• Development of infrastructure and academic specializations: Establishment of the National Higher School of Optics and Engineering in Sétif, alongside the introduction of new specializations in medicine and health sciences in coordination with the Ministry of Health.
• Modernization of training programmes: Introduction of seven new dual-degree programmes across five universities and launch of the electronic version of the Algerian Framework of Qualifications and Certifications in Higher Education, developed in coordination with the various ministerial sectors.
• Enhancement of scientific research: Introduction of a new mechanism allowing doctoral theses to be submitted in the form of a coherent collection of scientific works, with a view to enhancing the recognition and value of researchers’ scientific output.
• Strengthening international openness: Attraction of 334 international students from 39 different nationalities and launch of the second edition of the “Study in Algeria” programme.
• Promotion of quality assurance: Continued support for universities seeking quality certification and expansion of the “Fourth-Generation University” model.
• Strengthening ties with Algerian scientific talent abroad: Establishment of an institutional framework for the Algerian scientific community abroad and creation of a higher advisory council attached to the President of the Republic.
• Support for innovation and entrepreneurship: Promotion of strategic innovative projects and presentation of 80 products, alongside the acquisition of the first national accreditation in the field of training on unmanned aerial vehicle (drone) systems.
Following the presentation, members of the Committee were given the opportunity to raise their concerns and submit comments on various issues relating to the management and development of the sector. The main issues discussed included:
• Improving university services: Addressing pressure on accommodation capacity in university residences and easing transport constraints by opening new routes, particularly in major cities, to facilitate student mobility.
• Modernizing university catering: Accelerating the digitalization of catering services to improve their management and ensure the provision of complete and balanced meals.
• Enhancing the quality of university education: Strengthening the quality of higher education and moving away from a predominantly quantitative approach towards a greater focus on the quality of training and its outcomes, thereby improving graduates’ skills and competencies.
• Improving faculty working conditions: Providing staff housing for university teachers and modernizing and equipping scientific laboratories to meet teaching and research requirements.
• Supporting national talent and innovation: Addressing the brain drain, strengthening support for innovative projects, supporting business incubators and promoting university-based entrepreneurship.
These discussions form part of the review of the sector’s proposed budget for 2027 and aim to assess budgetary priorities and their contribution to improving the quality of university education, strengthening scientific research and innovation, and enhancing services provided to the university community.

ProtoMarket 2: Funding 937 Innovative Projects to Promote Innovation and Entrepreneurship in Higher Education

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ProtoMarket 2: Funding 937 Innovative Projects to Promote Innovation and Entrepreneurship in Higher Education

In a significant step towards promoting innovation and fostering an entrepreneurial culture within the university environment, the final deliberations of the second edition of the national challenge “ProtoMarket 2” resulted in the selection of 937 innovative projects for funding, out of a total of 2,110 applications submitted through the national platform. The total funding envelope amounts to DZD 1,188,400,000, with an estimated average of approximately DZD 1.27 million per project.
This initiative forms part of the efforts undertaken by the Ministry of Higher Education and Scientific Research to harness the innovative potential of students, graduates and doctoral students, and to support them in turning their creative ideas into prototypes that can be further developed, commercialized and economically valorized. It also aims to enhance the technological value of products emerging from universities and encourage the creation of start-ups, thereby helping transform knowledge and scientific research into innovative economic projects while opening up new opportunities for wealth creation and national development.
At the regional level, the selected projects are distributed across the country’s three regions. The Eastern region leads with 333 projects, followed by the Central region with 317 projects and the Western region with 287 projects.
This distribution reflects the broadening scope of participation and the growing momentum of innovation and entrepreneurship across national higher education institutions. It also highlights the diversity of the university innovation ecosystem and the increasing number of initiatives aimed at transforming creative ideas into projects with economic and technological value.
In terms of technological fields, the selected projects cover eight major areas. Digital applications and platforms rank first, with 314 projects, followed by artificial intelligence-based applications and platforms with 171 projects, electronic equipment and devices with 146 projects, and connected solutions and the Internet of Things (IoT) with 136 projects.
The selected projects also cover biological and food products; materials, chemistry and manufactured products; pharmaceutical, cosmetic and healthcare products; as well as services and training.
This diversity highlights the expanding scope of innovation within universities and the wide range of fields in which university talent applies scientific knowledge and technical expertise to develop innovative solutions that address economic and social needs. It also strengthens opportunities for technological valorization and the economic development of promising ideas and projects.
In terms of supervision and support, the results involve 98 university institutions out of 117 targeted university incubators. This reflects the broad reach of support and mentoring mechanisms designed for innovative projects and strengthens their prospects of progressing from the idea stage to practical implementation.
These results reaffirm the central role of university incubators as strategic platforms for hosting innovative initiatives, guiding project holders through the various stages of development, and enhancing their technological maturity, ultimately leading to the development of prototypes with potential for economic valorization and commercialization.
This momentum reflects the direction of Algerian universities towards fostering a culture of innovation and initiative, while strengthening the integration of education, scientific research and the requirements of economic and social development. It also demonstrates their commitment to transforming knowledge and creativity into added value by encouraging start-up creation, supporting a knowledge- and technology-based economy, contributing to wealth creation, and promoting sustainable national development.
As a reminder, ProtoMarket is a national mechanism designed to support and finance the development of innovative ideas into prototypes, paving the way for their further development into products suitable for manufacturing and commercialization. It therefore helps strengthen opportunities for valorizing university innovations and transforming them into projects with economic value, while encouraging start-up creation and fostering an entrepreneurial culture within the university environment.

Minister of Higher Education and Scientific Research welcomes the establishment of the “University Fund for Innovation and Startups”

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Minister of Higher Education and Scientific Research welcomes the establishment of the “University Fund for Innovation and Startups”

The Minister of Higher Education and Scientific Research, Mr. Kamel Baddari, welcomed, through his official social media account, the efforts made by the University of Algiers 3 “Ibrahim Sultan Cheibout” in supporting innovation and promoting startups through its financial investment company, following the approval by the Commission for the Organization and Supervision of Stock Exchange Operations (COSOB) of the establishment of the “University Fund for Innovation and Startups.”
In his post, the Minister stated:
“We welcome the approval by the Commission for the Organization and Supervision of Stock Exchange Operations (COSOB) of the establishment of the ‘University Fund for Innovation and Startups’, a Venture Capital Mutual Fund (FCPR), with initial assets exceeding 280 million Algerian dinars.
This fund, which will be managed by the financial investment company of the University of Algiers 3, represents a significant step toward building an integrated university and economic ecosystem, positioning the university as an active partner in financing innovation and supporting startups and promising projects led by students and researchers.
This achievement further strengthens our commitment to the ‘Empowering University’, which does not merely produce knowledge, but also works to transform it into added value, innovative projects, businesses, and opportunities for growth and wealth creation.
Moreover, integrating venture capital into the financing instruments available for innovative university projects opens up promising prospects for students, researchers, and idea and project holders. It supports the transition of innovation from the university environment to the market and investment, thereby creating a bridge between students’ ideas and sources of financing, and between investment and prospects for wealth and job creation.”

Minister of Higher Education and Scientific Research Presides over the Opening of the Fourth General Assembly of the “Africa Uni Net” Network in Saïda

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Minister of Higher Education and Scientific Research Presides over the Opening of the Fourth General Assembly of the “Africa Uni Net” Network in Saïda

The Minister of Higher Education and Scientific Research, Mr. Kamel Baddari, presided today, September 28, 2026, at the “Dr. Moulay Tahar” University of Saïda, over the opening of the Fourth General Assembly of the “Africa Uni Net” network, with the participation of 55 representatives from universities in 17 member countries of the network.
In his address, the Minister of Higher Education and Scientific Research, Mr. Kamel Baddari, commended the efforts made by Algerian universities to strengthen their openness to universities worldwide, thereby expanding areas of cooperation and promoting exchanges in scientific and research activities, as well as the transfer of expertise and knowledge among academics and researchers, contributing to improved academic and research performance.
The visit’s programme also included the inauguration of the Faculty of Medicine, as well as a teaching room equipped with virtual immersion technology, a visit to a technical facility dedicated to advanced technologies, and the inauguration of smart and connected teaching rooms, as part of the process of transforming the university into a Fourth-Generation University.
The Minister of Higher Education and Scientific Research concluded his visit to the “Dr. Moulay Tahar” University of Saïda with a meeting with the university’s senior officials. On this occasion, he commended the level achieved by the university in terms of international openness, particularly through hosting a significant number of African and European higher education and research institutions, as well as developing genuine academic and scientific partnerships within the framework of South-South and North-South cooperation.
The Minister also congratulated the members of the university community for their efforts to foster a culture of digital transformation, develop digital infrastructure, and promote the use of modern technologies, thereby consolidating the university’s transformation into a modern and smart institution and strengthening the position of Saïda University within the network of Fourth-Generation Universities.

President of the Republic Mr. Abdelmadjid Tebboune Receives Members of the Higher Council of the National Scientific Community Abroad

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President of the Republic Mr. Abdelmadjid Tebboune Receives Members of the Higher Council of the National Scientific Community Abroad

President of the Republic Mr. Abdelmadjid Tebboune received, on Sunday, September 27, 2026, at the Presidency of the Republic, the members of the Higher Council of the National Scientific Community Abroad.
The meeting was attended by Mr. Brahim Merad, Minister of State in charge of the General Inspectorate of State Services and Local Authorities; Army General Saïd Chanegriha, Minister Delegate to the Minister of National Defence and Chief of Staff of the People’s National Army; Mr. Kamel Baddari, Minister of Higher Education and Scientific Research; Mr. Mohamed Seddik Aït Messaouden, Minister of Health; Mr. Wassim Kouidri, Minister of Pharmaceutical Industry; Mr. Noureddine Ouadah, Minister of Knowledge Economy, Start-ups and Micro-enterprises; Mr. Nasreddine Ben Taïfour, Adviser to the President of the Republic in charge of Education, Higher Education, Vocational Training and Culture; and Mr. Sofiane Chaib, Secretary of State to the Minister of Foreign Affairs, in charge of the National Community Abroad.
In a statement following the President of the Republic’s meeting with the Council members, Professor Elias Zerhouni, Coordinator of the Council, said that he had noted during the meeting «the President of the Republic’s conviction that Algeria today needs to achieve genuine progress in various fields, drawing on its scientists both inside and outside the country».
In this regard, he stated: «We have the capabilities to do so, and our country is ready for this step», noting that the Council members had heard «the constructive ideas put forward by the President of the Republic» and had briefed him on the progress made so far towards «developing practical projects and programmes that will contribute to national development».
The following is the list of members of the Higher Council of the National Scientific Community Abroad:
Mr. Elias Zerhouni — Biomedical Engineering.
Mr. Kamel Youssef Toumi — Mechanical Engineering.
Mr. Belkacem Haba — Materials Science.
Mr. Karim Zeghib — Materials Science.
Mr. Mohamed Lachmi — Civil Engineering.
Ms. Lydia Bourouiba — Mathematics and Physics.
Ms. Malika Aït Boudris — Biology.
Mr. Smaïn Zerrouk — Geophysics.
Mr. Bachir Taouli — Medicine.
Mr. El Ayachine Kerbach — Logistics.
Mr. Noureddine Ghefour — Environmental Sciences.
Mr. Othmane Boukettaya — Computer Science.
Mr. Karim Djouani — Artificial Intelligence.
Mr. Mohamed Ben Naâmoun — Computer Science.
Mr. Touhami Mekrani — Chemistry.
Mr. Karim Chouli — University President.
Ms. Yasmine Belkaid — Immunology.
Mr. Mohamed Bournane — Physics.
Mr. Ezzeddine Bouzegsou — Materials Science.
Mr. Abdelaziz Hamzaoui — Mechanical Engineering.
Mr. Boualem Ben Attallah — Computer Science.
Mr. Mohamed Ben Omar Senouci — Computer Engineering.
Mr. Abdelhamid Mellouk — Artificial Intelligence.
Mr. Abdelhak Zoubir — Electrical Engineering.
Mr. Mohamed Kakoua — Animal Production.
Mr. Yahia Chebloun — Biology.
Mr. Fayçal Djeridane — Medicine.

Mr. Kamel Baddari and Mr. Elias Zerhouni Chair the Proceedings of the First Meeting of the Higher Council of the National Scientific Community Abroad

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Mr. Kamel Baddari and Mr. Elias Zerhouni Chair the Proceedings of the First Meeting of the Higher Council of the National Scientific Community Abroad

The proceedings of the first meeting of the Higher Council of the National Scientific Community Abroad began today, sunday, September 27, 2026, in Algiers, in implementation of the provisions of Presidential Decree No. 26-293 dated 25 Rabie El Aouel 1448, corresponding to September 7, 2026, establishing this higher advisory body, placed directly under the President of the Republic, endowed with legal personality and financial autonomy, with its headquarters located in the wilaya of Algiers.
In his keynote address during the opening session, the Minister of Higher Education and Scientific Research praised the strong sense of national commitment demonstrated by Algerian scientists and highly qualified professionals abroad, who have responded to the call of the homeland and placed their expertise and capabilities at the service of its scientific and economic development.
Mr. Kamel Baddari stressed that the establishment of this Council reflects the political will of the President of the Republic, Mr. Abdelmadjid Tebboune, to establish a permanent and structured institutional framework for mobilizing Algerian expertise across different countries and making it an active partner in the national development process. This includes connecting Algerian scientific expertise abroad with the national higher education, scientific research and innovation system, drawing on their expertise to provide scientific and technological advice, supporting a rapid and effective transition towards a knowledge-based economy, and advancing the development of modern technologies.
He added that the establishment of this Council aims to move from occasional relations and scattered contacts towards a permanent and structured institutional partnership, thereby ensuring continuity of cooperation and the optimal mobilization of Algerian expertise residing abroad.
He further noted that Algeria has a rich pool of internationally recognized expertise, talent and knowledge capable of providing strong momentum to institutional and technological modernization and strengthening the capacities of the national system in the fields of science, innovation and technology.
For his part, the Council’s Coordinator, Mr. Elias Zerhouni, outlined in his address the strategic dimensions of the missions entrusted to this body. He emphasized that the Council will work to put forward proposals and perspectives concerning projects of national importance, assess their scientific and technological viability, contribute to the country’s development process, strengthen knowledge exchange and strategic foresight in advanced and emerging technologies, and promote national and international scientific dialogue on current issues and challenges.
The inaugural session was attended by the Council’s President and members of the General Assembly, which comprises 28 members, including 27 scientists and experts from the National Scientific Community Abroad, selected on the basis of their international scientific standing and their priority strategic areas of expertise, in addition to six representatives of strategic ministerial sectors and three executives of economic institutions abroad involved in research and development activities.
During this session, participants are examining and adopting the Council’s draft internal regulations, setting the agenda, establishing specialized committees, and preparing the annual work plan, with a view to coordinating efforts and examining projects of national importance through an institutional and methodological approach.
The proceedings are expected to result in recommendations, studies and comprehensive annual reports to be submitted directly to the Presidency of the Republic. These outputs will contribute, in particular, to assessing the scientific and technological feasibility of major projects and providing the analyses and expertise needed to inform public policy, in support of the country’s sustainable development objectives.

From the University of Blida, Mr. Kamel Baddari calls for strengthening innovation and artificial intelligence and expanding the use of university facilities

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From the University of Blida, Mr. Kamel Baddari calls for strengthening innovation and artificial intelligence and expanding the use of university facilities

The Minister of Higher Education and Scientific Research, Mr. Kamel Baddari, paid an inspection visit to the university campus in Blida on Monday, September 7, 2026. The visit began with a coordination meeting with the University Rector and the institution’s senior officials, dedicated to reviewing a number of issues related to the institution’s development and enhancing its performance.

Mr. Baddari commended the results achieved by teacher-researchers in the field of microchips, calling for intensified efforts in this strategic area and for the development of artificial intelligence training programs, in accordance with the institution’s Strategic Development Plan (PSD). He also called for strengthening double-degree mechanisms and activating the “Study in Algeria” platform.

The Minister also called for opening university facilities to scientific, innovation and cultural activities and extending their operating hours until 10:00 p.m. (22:00). This would help optimize the use of university infrastructure and equipment while expanding spaces dedicated to research, innovation and cultural activities.

Minister of Higher Education and Scientific Research Announces 2026 Baccalaureate Orientation Results: 97% of Students Assigned According to Their Preferences

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Minister of Higher Education and Scientific Research Announces 2026 Baccalaureate Orientation Results: 97% of Students Assigned According to Their Preferences

The Minister of Higher Education and Scientific Research, Mr. Kamel Baddari, held a press conference today, 30 July 2026, at the Ministry’s headquarters, during which he announced the results of the university orientation process for 2026 baccalaureate holders.


The Minister stated that the university orientation process was conducted 100% digitally, within an integrated system aimed at strengthening the principles of transparency and equal opportunities among all newly admitted baccalaureate holders. A total of 391,018 students were assigned to programs, with 97% receiving one of their preferred choices. The process was based on balancing students’ preferences, the admission capacities of higher education institutions, and labor market needs.


These results reflect the success of the modern digital system adopted by the sector, which has been enhanced with artificial intelligence technologies, including a smart assistant designed to support students throughout the orientation process, as well as modern data analysis tools.


More than 227,000 students (60%) were oriented towards science, technology and mathematics programs, compared with more than 163,000 students (40%) in the fields of literature, humanities and social sciences. In addition, 2,400 students were oriented towards emerging and future-oriented fields, including artificial intelligence, robotics and nanotechnology.


Furthermore, 46,500 students (12%) benefited from direct employment opportunities, through their orientation to Higher Teacher Training Schools and paramedical training institutes.

Mr. Kamel Baddari Selects Sites for New Scientific and Technological Facilities at the Sidi Abdallah Scientific and Technological Hub

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Mr. Kamel Baddari Selects Sites for New Scientific and Technological Facilities at the Sidi Abdallah Scientific and Technological Hub

The Minister of Higher Education and Scientific Research, Mr. Kamel Baddari, visited the “Chahid Abdelhafid Ihaddadene” Scientific and Technological Hub in Sidi Abdallah on the afternoon of 29 July 2026 to inspect the proposed sites and determine the locations for several scientific and technological facilities, namely:
• The specialised technology platform for robotics;
• The FabLab (fabrication laboratory) of the hub;
• The headquarters of the genomics research laboratory.