Algeria sees rise in scientific influence in Stanford-Elsevier rankings

Algeria has seen a significant rise in scientific influence according to the 2026 Stanford-Elsevier rankings. The number of Algerian researchers recognized for their annual scientific impact has increased from 80 to 101, while 45 researchers were identified for their long-term career impact, up from 38 the previous year.

This academic growth is supported by increased national investment, with the research budget doubling. In 2024, the sector saw 1,376 patents filed, the creation of 33 start-ups, and 20 laboratory-born subsidiaries. To bridge the gap between research and commerce, the ministry has established 50 incubators and 102 entrepreneurship centers on university campuses.

The government has set an ambitious target to reach 20,000 start-ups by 2029 and aims to train 30,000 AI engineers by 2030. New educational programs are increasingly focused on high-tech sectors such as quantum science, space, and smart cities. Additionally, research centers are now permitted to commercialize their inventions, exemplified by the USTHB launching a pharmaceutical analysis subsidiary.