Digital technology is a cornerstone of the Algerian government's vision for socioeconomic development. The administration has even made innovation a top priority in its development strategy.

Algeria's Minister of Higher Education and Scientific Research, Kamel Baddari (pictured, left), on Tuesday, March 25, oversaw the launch of three new digital platforms at the Centre for Research on Scientific and Technical Information (CERIST) in Algiers. These strategic infrastructures include a cloud computing platform, a drone design and control system, and a business incubator designed to support innovation and entrepreneurship.

"These new achievements strengthen the information society and the digital economy while reinforcing Algeria's digital sovereignty. The cloud computing platform will offer advanced data hosting and high-speed processing services while ensuring optimal security," Kamel Baddari stated during the inauguration. He also highlighted the incubator, which plans to host 20 startups by the end of the year, with the goal of reaching 100 new companies annually starting in 2027.

This launch is part of a broader digital transformation strategy undertaken by the Algerian government. It follows other similar initiatives, such as the rollout of digital platforms for publishing scientific research in the medical field and managing university incubators. With these new infrastructures, CERIST aims to develop autonomous and high-performance technological solutions, leveraging advances in 4G and open-source software like Linux, OpenStack, and Kubernetes.

These platforms are expected to serve as a growth driver for Algeria by promoting research, entrepreneurship, and job creation. The cloud platform is set to provide advanced data storage and processing capabilities, while the drone-focused platform is expected to boost research and industrial applications across several sectors, including agriculture and surveillance. As for the incubator, it represents a key lever for technological entrepreneurship, offering Algerian startups the tools and resources needed to innovate and access both national and international markets.

By Samira Njoya,

Editing by Sèna D. B. de Sodji