Business incubator manager
Creation of the Incubator at Djilali Liabes University, Sidi Bel Abbès, in accordance with the Official Journal of the Algerian Republic No. 23 dated 5 Ramadan 1443 – 6 April 2022, with an interministerial decree issued on 13 Rajab 1443, corresponding to 14 February 2022, establishing a common research service "Incubator" within the University of Sidi Bel Abbès.
Introduction
The university incubator is an essential mechanism to encourage and support innovation, entrepreneurship, and business creation within the university community. It provides resources, services, and training to assist students, researchers, and entrepreneurs in developing innovative projects.
Objectives of the Incubator
The incubator’s objectives focus on supporting economic development and innovation, including:
- Fostering innovation: promoting innovative ideas and supporting the creation of high-value-added startups.
- Stimulating entrepreneurship: encouraging entrepreneurial spirit within the university community.
- Technology transfer: facilitating the commercialization of academic research into industrial and commercial applications.
- Skills enhancement: providing tools and training to develop entrepreneurs’ skills.
- Creating an entrepreneurial ecosystem: developing a collaborative environment between researchers, entrepreneurs, and investors.
Purpose of the Incubator
The primary goal of the incubator is to foster the emergence of innovative companies through structured and continuous support. It aims to:
- Assist project holders from decree 1275 in transforming their ideas into viable businesses.
- Contribute to job creation and local and national economic development.
- Strengthen the links between academic research and the business world.
Tasks of the Incubator
The incubator offers a range of services and activities to ensure the success of startups and incubated projects. Key tasks include:
- Personalized support: each project benefits from tailored follow-up (mentoring, coaching, management assistance).
- Training: workshops and seminars are organized to develop entrepreneurial skills (business plans, financing, prototyping, marketing, etc.).
- Provision of infrastructure: offices, laboratories, technical equipment, co-working spaces.
- Access to a network: the incubator facilitates connections with investors, experts, mentors, and partners.
- Funding support: assistance in securing funding and investment for incubated projects.
- Post-creation follow-up: supporting startups after their creation to ensure their sustainability.
The university incubator plays a key role in developing a dynamic entrepreneurial ecosystem, enabling innovative projects to emerge and thrive. It thus contributes to economic development, technological innovation, and job creation.
