
National Award for Innovative SMEs Edition 2023
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« Algerian Platform for Innovation Exchange (APIE) » is a digital platform for project developers, companies, incubators, support structures in charge of innovation as well as universities and professional associations for the development of innovation and the knowledge economy
The platform aims to create an ecosystem for exchanging and sharing knowledge related to innovation in the industry sector both nationally and internationally.
The platform is available in three languages: Arabic, French and English.
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APIE is a collaborative platform dedicated to knowledge sharing. It also offers opportunities for interaction with a variety of key players in the national and international innovation ecosystem.
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
Who can participate in the National Award for Innovative SMEs Edition 2023?
Any small and medium-sized enterprise, registered in the trade register, and having an innovative project, can participate in the National Prize of the Innovative SME Edition 2023 organised by the Ministry of Industry.
How to participate in the competition of the National Prize of the Innovative SME Edition 2023?
Registration for the competition is now online. To find out more about the application form to be submitted, please consult the Application Form section.
When can I participate in the National Innovative SME Award 2023 Edition?
Registration for the National Innovative SME Award 2023 Edition is open from 16 July to 15 October 2023.
What are the participation criteria?
The National Innovation Award 2023 Edition competition will reward innovative SMEs in three categories:
- 1st category: innovative SMEs with more than three (3) years of existence and operating in a sector that contributes to sustainable economic development;
- 2nd category: innovative SMEs with more than three (3) years of existence and operating in a sector of the green economy;
- 3rd category: young innovative SMEs operating in a sector that contributes to sustainable economic development. For more information, see "Innovation Award"
What can be considered as innovation?
Any small and medium-sized enterprise that has implemented a product (good or service), a new or significantly improved production process, a new marketing method in the company's practices, in the organisation of the workplace or in external relations.