As a State instrument of design and implementation of the national policy of promotion and development of technology parks, the National Agency for the Promotion and Development of Technology Parks (ANPT) is responsible for designing and setting up technology parks aimed at strengthening national capacities to ensure the ICTs development and contribute to the socio-economic development.
In this context, in addition to the Sidi-Abdallah cyberpark which is put into operation, two other projects for the development of technology parks have been registered at the level of the wilayas of Oran and Ouargla.
1. PRESENTATION OF SIDI ABDELLAH CYBERPARK
The cyberpark of Sidi-Abdellah is established on a land reserve of 92 hectares in the northern side of the new city of Sidi-Abdellah. It is one of the main driving forces of growth and development of the first smart city nationwide.
It is included within a larger scope aiming at enhancing technology and innovation development in Algeria by partaking in jobs creation and the digital economic growth.
Sidi-Abdellah cyber park is a suitable environment for innovation, research and technology development. It has many modern infrastructures for companies operating in the ICT industry.
These infrastructures are equipped with advanced technologies in terms of connectivity and communication infrastructures, which makes it a suitable place for digital solutions development.
It also plays an important role in consolidating competences in the ICTs field by proposing programs for training and professional development for students and professionals of the sector, mainly through close cooperation with national and international companies, universities and research institutions.
2. CYBERPARK INFRASTRUCTURES
The Sidi-Abdallah Cyberpark is composed of the following infrastructures:
- Multi-tenant
This infrastructure comprises two blocks : « Business Center » and « Business Hotel », linked separately by a dome serving as a hall (reception), it hosts currently over thirty companies.
This space is fit with a post office, an agency of Algerie Telecom and Mobilis agency as well as a catering space.
- Incubator
The incubator comprises two distinct parts: a business incubator and projects developers. The incubator is aimed at supporting young business entrepreneurs and asserted startups (training and advice workshops, work space, linking and coaching).
In terms of incubation, there are others in different regions like that of Bordj Bou Arréridj located in this province’s industrial zone and that of Oran, installed in the National Higher School of tTelecommunications and ICTs (ENSTTIC), which constitute an inexhaustible pool of talents.
Besides, the VIP program (virtual incubation program) can henceforth back up innovative projects nationwide.
- ANPT headquarters
The General Directorate of the ANPT brings together the general administration and the main directorates of this Agency in a bid to ensure the smooth running of its activities.