On the occasion of Science Day, which falls on April 16, 2024, each year at the University of Algiers 1 – Benyoucef Benkhedda, and under the patronage of the President of the University of Algiers 1, Professor Fares Mokhtari, the commemoration of Science Day was held under the theme “Selecting the Top Three Startup Projects for the University of Algiers 1 Business Incubator.” The event was attended by Cosider Group, members of the business incubator’s judging committee, professors, students, and television channels Salam, Economique, and UFC Continuous Education Radio.

The university president delivered his opening speech, emphasizing that Science Day is an opportunity to assess achievements and work on developing skills. The head of the university’s business incubator, Professor Kawthar El Kourd, gave a welcoming speech and an overview of the event, followed by a speech from Dr. Bouchari, the head of the CATI, who explained the importance of supporting innovative projects from the start and protecting them. Next, Mr. Belhirat Mohamed, a representative of Cosider Group, delivered a speech highlighting the need to connect the university with economic institutions and collaborate to boost the national economy.

The Science Day celebration also featured a scientific lecture by Dr. Chami Wahid on “Simulation Engineering through Artificial Intelligence,” using “ChatGPT as a model.” Dr. Wahid is a professor at the National School of Artificial Intelligence, and the lecture was delivered for the benefit of the students. This was followed by a competition for the top three innovative projects from the first batch of students and four projects from the second batch, with the projects being evaluated by the judging committee after presentations that highlighted their excellence and distinction. The event concluded with the distribution of awards to the winners and a commemorative photo.