The Minister of Higher Education and Scientific Research, Mr. Kamel Baddari, conducted a working and inspection visit on March 9, 2026, to Djilali Bounaâma University in Khemis Miliana, in the wilaya of Aïn Defla, in the presence of the Governor (Wali) of the wilaya and the accompanying delegation.
The minister began his visit by inspecting a scientific exhibition organized in the hall of the Faculty of Social and Human Sciences, where he reviewed several innovative projects developed by students and researcher-professors, with the participation of economic partners, reflecting a spirit of creativity and the dynamic nature of scientific research within the university.
The visit also included the annex of the Higher Normal School, where the minister attended a model lesson presented by students, illustrating an interactive and innovative educational experience within pedagogical spaces.
As part of monitoring structural projects, the minister inspected the progress of construction works for a 2,000-seat pedagogical facility, which is part of the new university pole that will include 6,000 pedagogical seats, in order to assess the progress of the works and ensure the project’s completion within the scheduled timeframe.
The minister also visited the FabLab (fabrication laboratory) and launched the digital platform of the University Interfaces Center, aimed at supporting innovation and assisting students with entrepreneurial projects. He also reviewed student achievements developed under Decision No. 1275 amending and supplementing Decision No. 008 (Economic Institution – Start-up), presented by the university interface officials.
The visit concluded with a meeting with the university community at the main lecture hall of the old campus, during which several partnership agreements were signed between the university and economic institutions to strengthen cooperation between the university and its economic environment, including:
• An agreement between Khemis Miliana University and Maghreb Tubes SPA;

• An agreement between Khemis Miliana University and the National Agency for Microcredit Management (ANGEM);
• An agreement between Khemis Miliana University and the Saidal Group.
These agreements are part of efforts to promote innovation and strengthen the link between the university and the economic sector, thereby supporting start-ups and encouraging the entrepreneurial spirit among students.
The minister also honored students who participated in the National Programming and Artificial Intelligence Competition, in recognition of their academic excellence and creativity in the fields of technology and innovation. Students who won international sports competitions were also recognized for their achievements that honored the university and raised Algeria’s flag in international events.
In his statement, the minister emphasized that Djilali Bounaâma University has become a fertile and intelligent environment for implementing the commitments of the President of the Republic, Mr. Abdelmadjid Tebboune, aimed at strengthening the economic role of universities and making them drivers of local economic development.
He also praised the orientation of the university’s students toward entrepreneurship, by transforming their ideas into economic entities in the form of start-ups, micro-enterprises, or self-employment initiatives, particularly with the support provided by the state through university incubators, entrepreneurship development centers, and the use of artificial intelligence.
The minister indicated that the university currently has 61 entrepreneurial projects approved by the funding committee, with 27 economic projects already operational, representing an added value to the local economy.
On this occasion, he encouraged students to propose innovative solutions to develop agricultural production in this agriculturally oriented wilaya, in order to support this strategic sector and strengthen national food security.