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Creation of an Algerian R&D Center of Excellence in Energy Transition

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Creation of an Algerian R&D Center of Excellence in Energy Transition

On the evening of August 20, 2025, the Minister of Higher Education and Scientific Research, Mr. Kamel Baddari, met at the Ministry’s headquarters with the Algerian scientist Mr. Karim Zaghib, a specialist in electrochemistry and materials engineering, renowned for his contributions and expertise in the field of energy storage and conversion.

During this meeting, it was agreed to establish an Algerian research and development hub of excellence, aimed at training engineers and specialists in the field of energy transition, as well as preparing the launch of the first summer university dedicated to the development of batteries (lithium-ion or solid-state). The meeting also emphasized the importance of strengthening the field of energy and electrochemistry through the creation of specialized training and research programs.

The Minister of Higher Education and Scientific Research supervises preparations for the 2025-2026 academic year.

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The Minister of Higher Education and Scientific Research supervises preparations for the 2025-2026 academic year.

The Minister of Higher Education and Scientific Research, Mr. Kamel Baddari, inspected, on the evening of August 19, 2025, the rehabilitation works of the restaurant and student housing pavilions at the Hydra-Centre university residence.

He also visited the Taleb Abderrahmane 2 university residence, where he met with international students residing there. On this occasion, he instructed the Director of University Services to organize, in the early hours of the following day, a meeting with them to listen to their proposals regarding student life.

During this field visit, the Minister also reviewed the progress of construction works at the sports complex dedicated to university sports elites in Ben Aknoun.

It should be recalled that the day before, on the evening of August 18, 2025, Mr. Kamel Baddari had already inspected the Hydra 3 (male) residence and the Djillali Lyabes (female) university residence.

In parallel with these field visits, the Minister of Higher Education and Scientific Research held a meeting at the Ministry’s headquarters with the presidents of the regional university conferences as well as with the Rector of the University of Health Sciences, in order to finalize and assess the measures related to the 2025-2026 academic year.

Mr. Baddari inspects university residences in Algiers

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Mr. Baddari inspects university residences in Algiers

The Minister of Higher Education and Scientific Research, Mr. Kamel Baddari, carried out, on the evening of August 17, 2025, an unannounced visit to several university residences located in West and Central Algiers.

Following these visits, the decision was made to close the Beni Messous university residence (male students) in order to renovate all the dormitory wings intended for student accommodation, as well as all the residence’s facilities, as part of the continuous improvement of services provided to students.

The Minister of Higher Education and Scientific Research oversees the conclusion of the “Challenge Agri” hackathon

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The Minister of Higher Education and Scientific Research oversees the conclusion of the “Challenge Agri” hackathon

On 25 June 2025, Mr. Kamel Baddari, the Minister of Higher Education and Scientific Research, oversaw this afternoon, the conclusion of the “Challenge Agri” hackathon activities at the “martyr Abdelhafid Ihaddadene” Hub in Sidi Abdellah. The event was organised by the National Higher School of Artificial Intelligence ENSIA, and the National Higher School of Agriculture ENSA, in collaboration with the Hamma Test Garden. 125 students from various Algerian universities took part in this four-day event.

 

This hackathon resulted in several high-quality achievements, including:

 

  • The creation and the labelling of a local database, the first of its kind, containing over 180 000 images. This database will be made accessible to researchers and entrepreneurs to support smart agriculture-related research and start-up projects,
  • Developing artificial intelligence prototypes based entirely on the collected local data,
  • Finding solutions to a number of problems presented by the Hamma Test Garden.

 

Besides the technical aspect of the hackathon, emphasis was placed on developing students’ skills in various key areas, such as project management, entrepreneurship, and working as a part of a team under pressure. The event also promoted a culture of innovation aimed at solving real-world problems.

Meeting of the Smart Africa Steering Committee

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Meeting of the Smart Africa Steering Committee

On 2 April 2025, Mr. Kamel Baddari, the Minister of Higher Education and Scientific Research, joined the online meeting of the Smart Africa Steering Committee,

In his remarks, the Minister emphasized Algeria’s initiatives and advancements in AI, particularly noting the swift progress in AI data, and its growing utilization across multiple fields and sectors.   

Minister’s meetings

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Minister’s meetings

On 27 March 2025, Mr. Kamel Baddari, the Minister of Higher Education and Scientific Research, chaired a coordination meeting at the Ministry’s headquarters. The meeting included officials from both the Ministry’s and the General Directorate of Scientific Research and Technological Development, and was devoted to discussing:

  • The preparation for the launch of the international students’ platform, in line with the Presidential Decree that outlines the conditions and procedures for the admission of foreign students into higher education institutions for scientific research,
  • The national accreditation network and the technological transition in collaboration with the Ministry of Industry,
  • The monitoring of the advancement of the electronic chip project and the microelectronic materials,
  • The livestock and cattle feeding project,
  • The PRIMA research programmes,
  • The arrangements for the first edition of the Arab Student Theatre, scheduled to take place in the university city of Constantine next April.
The Minister of Higher Education and Scientific Research inaugurates three digital platforms at the Research Centre for Scientific and Technical Information

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The Minister of Higher Education and Scientific Research inaugurates three digital platforms at the Research Centre for Scientific and Technical Information

On 25 March 2025, Mr. Kamel Baddari, the Minister of Higher Education and Scientific Research, oversaw the launch of three special digital platforms focused on: cloud computing, dedicated to hosting national data domestically, offering information services, and processing data at high speed, competing with the platform services of developed countries; and also the platforms for drones’ design and testing, as well as a business incubator. The latter is expected to support 20 start-ups by the end of this year, aiming to increase the number enterprises to 100 annually starting from 2027, with a projected turnover of 27 billion centimes. 

In a statement to the press, Mr. Kamel Baddari asserted that these digital achievements, introduced at the Research Centre for Scientific and Technical Information, will “reinforce the information society and the digital economy and will contribute to the development and enhancement of digital sovereignty.” He further noted that “these platforms will empower the Research Centre to engage in research utilizing the fourth-generation technologies”.

The Minister of Higher Education and Scientific Research convenes with the Minister of Vocational Training and Education to explore ways of building bridges of cooperation and integration between the two sectors

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The Minister of Higher Education and Scientific Research convenes with the Minister of Vocational Training and Education to explore ways of building bridges of cooperation and integration between the two sectors

On 24 March 2025, Mr. Kamel Baddari, the Minister of Higher Education and Scientific Research, held a bilateral meeting with Mr. Yacine El Mahdi Oualid, the Minister of Vocational Training and Education, at the Ministry’s headquarters.

  • The meeting is part of an initiative to build bridges of cooperation and integration between the two ministries, especially given the successful background both ministers possess both in innovation and entrepreneurship.
  • Such collaboration will contribute to the introduction of new concepts in order to establish a cohesive Algerian education system.
The Minister of Higher Education and Scientific Research visits the Algiers 3 University

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The Minister of Higher Education and Scientific Research visits the Algiers 3 University

On 20 March 2025, Mr. Kamel Baddari, the Minister of Higher Education and Scientific Research, conducted an inspection visit to “Ibrahim Sultan Cheibout” University, Algiers 3 in Dely Ibrahim, where he inaugurated the headquarters of interfaces, the university’s business accelerator, and the university’s academic sports department.      

He also oversaw the awarding of the “Prototypes Funding Certificates”, funded by the budget of the Algiers 3 university’s business incubator, which includes 26 innovative students’ projects.   

The Minister also engaged with the project holders of the Entrepreneurship Development Centre who have received funding, which number exceeds 50 micro-enterprises project holders out of the 400 formed at the Centre. Mr. Kamel Baddari remarked in his statement that the University of Algiers 3 has successfully launched 50 micro-enterprises, with projection indicating that this figure should reach 150 by the end of the year.

The same university has also seen “the creation of six start-ups, registered there, this number is to reach 32 start-ups by the end of 2025.”     

During the same event, the Minister oversaw the inauguration of the Sports Academy of the Algiers 3 University. This institution aspires to establish itself as an accredited “pole of excellence” in sports, dedicated to nurture and advance young talents, while adhering and respecting the relevant international quality standards.

The Minister of Higher Education and Scientific Research inspects the “Abdelhamid Ben Badis” University

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The Minister of Higher Education and Scientific Research inspects the “Abdelhamid Ben Badis” University

On 18 March 2025, Mr. Kamel Baddari, the Minister of Higher Education and Scientific Research conducted a working and inspection visit to the “Abdelhamid Ben Badis” University. Accompanied by the wali (governor) and his delegation, he oversaw the initiation of a project to plant 1 000 argan trees across an area of proximately 10 hectares within the three experimental farms of the Faculty of Natural and Life Sciences. During this visit, he evaluated the intelligent irrigation system of the model farm.

On this occasion, Mr. Kamel Baddari visited the exhibition of innovative projects and start-ups of agronomy, aquaculture and fisheries, where he asserted that his ministerial department relies on several infrastructures in this aspect, with a particular focus on the importance of entrepreneurship and the structures available to students for generating wealth through the creation of start-ups and micro-enterprises. This year, the “Abdelhamid Ben Badis” University, is set to launch 60 micro-enterprises and 20 start-ups.

On the sidelines of this visit, framework agreements were signed between the agricultural services directions and those of fishing, aquaculture and environment and quality of life at the local level. A framework agreement was also signed between the “Abdelhamid Ben Badis” University and the Scientific and Technical Research Centre on Arid Regions of Biskra.

The Minister also honoured the winners of international and national competitions, such as the international competition for the best doctoral thesis in Kuwait, and the national competition for seawater desalination “Ibtikar Algeria.”

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