Today, Sunday, November 16, 2025, the Institute of Economic, Commercial, and Management Sciences at the University Center of Maghnia organized a national symposium entitled: “Enhancing Cooperation Between Universities and Business Incubators: Towards an Environment Supportive of Innovation and Entrepreneurship.”
– The symposium was distinguished by the qualitative participation of specialized professors and researchers from several national universities, alongside the attendance of students who enriched the discussions.
– The national symposium began with the recitation of verses from the Holy Quran, followed by the playing of the Algerian national anthem. In his speech, the Director of the University Center of Maghnia emphasized the pivotal role of the university as a driver of local and economic development, highlighting the role of business incubators in transforming academic ideas into successful entrepreneurial projects. In turn, the Director of the Institute pointed out the importance of applied scientific research in facing economic challenges and encouraging promising student initiatives. Meanwhile, the chair of the national symposium stressed the centrality of this gathering as a space for exchanging expertise and establishing effective cooperation networks among various actors in the entrepreneurship ecosystem to serve sustainable development.
– Activities were subsequently distributed across three in-person sessions and a virtual workshop. The presentations focused on the role of university business incubators as a lever for startups and ways to activate cooperation between academic institutions and the economic environment. Mechanisms for adopting integrated models (University-Incubator) were discussed to instill a culture of innovation and enhance the entrepreneurial orientation among students, in alignment with national objectives.
– The first day concluded with open discussions that enriched the scientific exchange between professors and researchers, paving the way for an even more enriching second day tomorrow, Monday.
