The discussions for the second cohort of the Business Incubator at the University of Algiers 1 have started, in accordance with decision 1275. Best of luck to our students.

Professor Dr. Kawthar El-Kord, Director of the Algiers 1 Incubator, and Dr. Mounir Belali, a member of the National Coordination Committee for the Central Region for Innovation and Business Incubators, were featured on the television program “University Compass” on the Knowledge Channel. The episode was titled “The Role of University Incubators in Promoting Entrepreneurial Spirit.” Watch the episode here.

In commemoration of the 70th anniversary of the launch of the glorious Algerian Liberation Revolution, which began on November 1, 1954 , the Director of the Business Incubator at the University of Algiers 1, Ben Youcef Ben Khedda, along with all members of the incubator and the administrative staff, extend their warmest congratulations and best wishes. They pray to the Almighty to preserve peace and stability in our beloved Algeria.

On October 30, 2024, at the Artificial Intelligence Center, a business café event was held with the participation of the CEO of Alpha Smart. The Rector of the University of Algiers 1, Pr.  Mokhtari Fares, delivered a welcoming speech emphasizing the importance of integrating the University into the path of economic development. This was followed by a speech from the CEO of Alpha Smart, who outlined the company’s mission and its commitment to supporting entrepreneurial projects.

Afterward, students who had obtained trademarks were honored as a form of encouragement and motivation to continue their innovative ventures. A group photo was taken, followed by a brief break. The event then continued with a closed session that lasted for two hours, during which expert Dr. Jerada Amer listened to project owners and provided guidance on transforming their ideas into viable economic projects. The meeting concluded at 7:00 p.m., with a future follow-up meeting scheduled.

The  Business Incubator Director met with some project owners today, October 21, to assess the progress of their projects and discuss the challenges they are facing in registering for the label. The meeting also covered updates regarding the incubator, including new equipment and materials related to the projects.

On behalf of the Director of the University of Algiers 1, the director of the Business Incubator welcomed Dr. Monir, the representative of the CDE (Entrepreneurship Development Center), along with representatives from the National Entrepreneurship Support and Development Agency (NESDA) and the trainees. In the name of the university’s director, she officially announced the commencement of the training session.

Afterwards, the CDE representative delivered a welcoming speech, followed by remarks from NESDA representatives. The training program, which will last 20 days, began immediately. Wishing them all the best of luck!

The Awareness days for the Business Incubator at the University of Algiers 1, under the sponsorship of the university’s president, have been ongoing since October 6. According to Ministerial Decision No. 87, which initiated the awareness days at all university incubators, the business incubator of the Faculty of Sciences will continue its activities on the first day, 14/10/2024, featuring several events. These include online publications introducing the incubator’s work and inviting project owners to encourage their fellow students to register. Meanwhile, a group of project owners will carry out awareness-raising activities around the university. Finally, incubator members will visit classrooms of some Master’s 2 programs at the faculty to provide guidance, listen to the students, and invite them to register on the incubator’s platform via Facebook and Instagram.

The final stop of the University of Algiers 1 Business Incubator’s caravan was at the Faculty of Law today, October 9th, 2024. The caravan reached out to the students of the faculty to raise awareness about how to turn their ideas into startups or patents that contribute to building a distinguished national economy.

” The Awareness Caravan of Algiers 1 visited the Faculty of Islamic Sciences today, October 8th, 2024, to educate students on the importance of their field in addressing economic and social problems. It helps them develop ideas, guiding them through the process with the incubator’s support, ultimately transforming their ideas into startups or patents”