les lauréats saluent l’intérêt accordé par le président de la République à l’innovation
Summary of the President’s Prize for Innovative Researchers in Algeria
On Tuesday, the winners of the President of the Republic’s Prize for Innovative Researchers praised President Abdelmadjid Tebboune’s commitment to fostering innovation. They believe this award is a significant step forward in enhancing the role of research in driving national development.
In the category for educators and researchers, Ammar Azioune was the first laureate. He highlighted his project focused on developing and advancing new bio-chip technology for medical applications in Algeria. His work represents years of effort aimed at creating indigenous technology for precision medicine. Azioune emphasized the prize as a commendable initiative that could motivate researchers, noting Algeria’s pressing need for such innovations to establish itself as a technological hub in the region.
The second winner in the same category, Azzedine Khamri, discussed his project, which consists of intelligent electronic systems designed to align with Algeria’s strategies for developing Saharan agriculture. His project has successfully improved water efficiency by 47% while enhancing soil quality, and he believes the recognition will encourage the wider adoption of these methods in agricultural practices.
Atef Djoulah, who secured third place, presented a project aimed at fortifying food supply chains against various attacks—biological, chemical, or nuclear. This initiative aligns with President Tebboune’s focus on prioritizing national food and water security to bolster sovereignty and safety.
For the student category, Amel Imene Hadj Bouzid earned first place with her project on medical artificial intelligence. She aims to integrate AI into healthcare to enhance the diagnostic processes for respiratory diseases, viewing the award as a significant responsibility.
Ahmed Ilyes Ben Salem, the second-place student, is developing an advanced medical device utilizing AI to precisely diagnose and treat cancer quickly. He believes the prize serves as substantial encouragement to transform his work into a marketable product.
Similarly, Narjes Rayhan, who received the third prize in the student category, plans to develop a natural biostimulant using beneficial local bacteria and plant waste. She aims to make the product commercially available in Algeria to increase food production and provide safer, healthier options for consumers.
Overall, the creation of this award is viewed as a crucial incentive for researchers to pursue innovative projects that can significantly contribute to Algeria’s technological landscape and development goals.
