On Tuesday 4^th, February 2025, Mr. Kamel Baddari, the Minister of Higher Education and Scientific Research, presided over the launch of two digital platforms designed to strengthen the relationship between the university and its socio-economic environment through the development of pedagogical innovation and the showcasing of research products.

The minister explained that these two platforms will be added to the 60 previously launched, bringing the total number of digital platforms through which higher education offers its services to 62.

On this occasion, the Minister confirmed that their aim is to improve the connection and cooperation between university institutions and their socio-economic partners by “strengthening the engagement between the two parties and exploiting the means provided by technology.” 

The first platform, “Algerian Smart Hackathon”, allows economic and social partners to submit their questions, which are then studied by researchers and students in order to develop innovative solutions. After being evaluated by experts, these solutions are discussed with economic and social partners to select the most suitable proposal.

Regarding the “Bahth” platform, the Minister added that it is serves as a digital space showcasing significant research products from the sector, including the presentation of ready-to-use prototypes, and notable inventions, “to enable socio-economic enterprises to benefit from these innovations to enhance their performance.”