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ALGERIA STARTUP
CHALLENGE
Tomorrow's innovation is now
Created in 2018, Algeria Startup Challenge is today the largest startup program creating opportunities for startups and companies to build the innovations of tomorrow.
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Awards and Recognition
COSOB | FIntech
Recognition as an active player in supporting the development of Fintech in Algeria.
FAO ALGERIA 2021
Active contributor to the JMA 2021 objectives with the theme: Acting for the future, Improving production, nutrition environment and living conditions.
WestMED 2021
Voted best programme for skills development and innovation support in the field of the blue economy in the Western Mediterranean at the WestMED 2021.
Ministry of Knowledge Economy, Startups and SMEs :
Recognition as an active player and contributor to the dynamics of innovation and startups in Algeria.
What we do
For startup
We stimulate startups and innovative projects by providing them with the support, resources and network necessary for the emergence of their innovations.
For Large/Medium companies
We co-create impactful initiatives with our partners that focus on winning collaboration with startups and innovators.
Editions
6th edition - 2024
The sixth edition of the Algeria Startup Challenge (ASC) highlights sustainable innovation, uniting startups, professionals, and investors to shape a sustainable future. It offers a vibrant program of discussions, networking, and collaborative activities.
Learn more5th edition - 2023
The long-awaited Algerian program returns with a focus on sustainability. With an array of battles in which the best startups compete to win over their future partners.
Learn more4th edition | Tech4Good
The grand final challenge of the 4th edition targeting innovators and startups offering disruptive and sustainable technologies through a range of open innovation challenges.
Learn more4th edition | Fintech SC
Fintech Startup Challenge is the innovative entrepreneurship challenge targeting innovative and disruptive solutions in Fintech, Insurtech and Legaltech in collaboration with financial sector actors.
Learn more4th edition | Foodtech SC
The annual program exclusive to startups and innovations in the food industry, agriculture and aquaculture. Organized in a logic of open innovation.
Learn more3rd edition - 2021
An edition offering a new configuration of challenges specialized by industries, namely Foodtech, Fintech and Logistics, bringing together the major actors of the three sectors with their own themes.
Learn more2nd edition - 2020
Organized in the form of a national competition in 5 poles bringing together enthusiasts and major actors of the startup movement in Algeria.
Learn more1st edition - 2018
The first edition of the program aims to stimulate the emergence of startups and innovative solutions around e-commerce and e-payment and thus promote the digitalization of the economy.
Learn moreMeet our speakers
DR. Yacine OUALID
Ministre des startups, des micro-entreprises et de l’économie de la connaissance
Mme. Widad BELHOUCHET
Présidente Directrice Générale de la CASH Assurances
M. Patrick GRESSE
Directeur Général de Bel Algérie
Mme. Amina BESSAA
responsable engagement, innovation et digital de la BNP Paribas El Djazaïr
M. Hachimi BENALI
Directeur Général de CM Consulting
M. Christian AKIKI
Directeur général de Philip Morris International
M. Reda BENBOUZID
Directeur Général de BEYN
M. Okba HACHANI
Directeur général de Algerian Startup Funds
M. Abdelhakim BERRAH
ex-Président chez COSOB autorité de régulation du marché financier
M. Mohamed Nabil DEHRI
Divisionnaire technique de SATIM
M. Ali MORSLI
Directeur Général chez Icosnet
M. Rachid SEKAK
Conseil et Formateur en Finance & Banque Freelance
M. Adlene AHRIZ
Directeur communication et innovation SAA
M. Abderrahmane CHEBLI
Professeur et chercheur l'école nationale d'agriculture ENSA
M. Mohamed TIFOURI
Directeur des Statistiques, de la Numérisation et de la Prospective. Au Ministère de L'agriculture
M. Salah Eddine Hassaine
Marketing Director Group IFRI
M. Nadjib BOURAYOU
Directeur des produits BEYN
Mme. Yasmine KAOUAH KAID
Directrice de la communication et relations extérieures CAAT
M. Nabil AOUFFEN
Professeur Hospitalo-Universitaire et Membre du Comité Sectoriel Permanent de la Recherche Scientifique et du Développement Technologique MESRS.dz
M. Noureddine OUADAH
Startups & Incubators DirectorStartups & Incubators Director Algerian Ministry of Startups
Startup Testimonials
Bargme (Improv)
Cette expérience a été extrêmement enrichissante. Sur le plan personnel, elle m’a permis de développer mon esprit entrepreneurial et d'explorer davantage le domaine de l'innovation. J’ai pu acquérir de nouvelles compétences, élargir ma vision et renforcer ma capacité à anticiper les défis et les opportunités propres au monde des affaires. Sur le plan de notre startup, cette expérience nous a permis d’établir un réseau solide avec des acteurs clés du secteur des assurances. Grâce à ces échanges, nous avons pu mieux comprendre les besoins du marché algérien et les principaux défis auxquels les compagnies d'assurance font face. Cela a également renforcé notre capacité à concevoir des solutions plus pertinentes et adaptées aux réalités locales.
Kandi Nadir
Founder of Bargme (Improv)
ASC in figures
+1800
Startups & Innovative Projects
+12000
Project Holders
+300
Coaching Sessions
+100
Experts & Mentors
THEY TRUSTED US
