Algeria Expands Support for University Innovation and Startup Projects

On 4 November, the government reviewed innovation funding mechanisms that have supported nearly 1,000 university projects. The review highlighted the importance of research commercialisation and stronger links between universities and the wider economy. No new venture-capital fund size, grant allocation or individual startup investment amount was announced. The initiative creates opportunities for startup accelerators, university incubators, technology investors and innovation consultants. HPC can support startup research, investor identification and university-industry partnerships.