About DeepX
Catalyzing a robust national innovation ecosystem by bridging breakthrough science, industry adoption, and venture-ready opportunities to accelerate Algeria's technological competitiveness.
From Research to Real-World Impact
DeepX is a strategic platform that turns research into practical industry opportunities and scalable solutions with economic and societal value.
Venture Building and Commercialization
Support the transition from research to market through structured venture development approaches that help validated ideas grow into sustainable businesses.
Technology Transfer and IP Strategy
Enable clear and effective technology transfer pathways through partnerships, capability development, and localization strategies that support long-term value creation.
Industrial Adoption and Scale-Up
Support industry partners in adopting new technologies through pilot initiatives, implementation planning, and structured pathways to operational deployment.
Industrial And Corporate Capital Attraction.
Bridge advanced opportunities with venture capital firms, and strategic investors to support responsible growth.
Policy Enablement and Ecosystem Development
Collaborate with public stakeholders to strengthen regulatory frameworks and ecosystem infrastructure that encourage innovation and adoption.
Research with Practical and Societal Impact
Focus on research opportunities that address real societal and market needs, ensuring scientific efforts remain relevant and impactful.
Priority Technology Clusters for National Impact
Focused technology sectors selected for their strategic importance, economic relevance, and long-term growth potential across Algeria and the wider region.
Bringing the Innovation Value Chain Together
DeepX convenes all key actors involved in innovation to encourage collaboration, shared understanding, and coordinated action across key clusters.
DeepTech Founders & Scientists
Researchers and entrepreneurs pioneering breakthrough technologies
Policymakers & Regulators
Government officials shaping innovation policy and economic strategy
Ecosystem Builders
Accelerators, incubators and tech transfer offices
Industry Leaders & CXOs
Corporate decision-makers seeking strategic partnerships and innovation adoption
Investors & Capital Providers
VCs, CVCs, family offices and institutional investors
Research Institutions
Universities and national labs driving R&D excellence
Official Agenda, April 25–26
Cultural Center of the Great Mosque of Algiers
DeepX 2026 is a two-day strategic summit structured around time-bound DeepTech clusters, high-level dialogue, and concrete national outputs. Each session is structured to connect scientific insight, industrial capability, and national priorities.
DeepX AI & DEEPTECH COMMITTEE
Dr. Abdennour Haddou
Managing Partner & Chief AI - DeepMinds
AI & DeepTech Committee Lead
Prof. Merouane Debbah
Professor at Khalifa University - Director of the 6G Research center
Core Contributor
Dr. Fouad Bousetouane
Lecturer in Generative Al - the University of Chicago
Core Contributor
Dr. Malika Aid-Boudries
Assistant Professor - Harvard Medical School
Core Contributor
Dr. Sid Ahmed Benraouane
AI Governance Expert - IAPP
Core Contributor
DeepX CLUSTERS' LEADS
Nadjia Drici
Global Healthcare IT lead
Healthcare Cluster Lead
Dr. Imane Benkhelifa
President of Deeptech Innovation Hub - CERIST Accelerator
Logistics & Smart City Cluster Lead
Dr. Lotfi Belkhir
Academic & Innovation Leader - Barzan University College
Food Security Cluster Lead
Nabil Chair
Managing Director - Datahighway Ltd
Digital Sovereignty & Cyber Security Cluster Lead
Dr. Sid Ahmed Benraouane
AI Governance Expert - IAPP
Clusters' Governance Lead
Dr. Tarek Nechma
CEO of ComplyCube
Fintech Cluster Lead
DeepX DEEPTECH EXPERTS AND SPEAKERS
Prof. Yahia Chebloune
Research Director at UJF/INRA - Director of the PAVAL Lab
Food Security Cluster Co-author
Prof. Mohamed Djelmami Hani
Clinical Adjunct Associate Professor- Clinical Director
Healthcare Cluster Co-author
Prof. Said Dermime
Senior Scientist - Hamad Medical Corporation
Healthcare Cluster Co-author
Dr. Sihem Aouabdi
Director of CRDI–Saidal
Healthcare Cluster Co-author
Dr. Nadia Boutaoui
Founder & CEO at NanoNares Inc
Healthcare Cluster Co-author
Redouane Guebli
Senior Insurance Professional - New York Life
Agriculture Cluster Co-author
Yacine Chikhar
Director of Operations - Algeria Venture
Ecosystem Contributor
Seif Hateb
Security Engineering Leader & Co-founder of Cybear
Digital Sovereignty & Cyber Security Cluster Co-author
Walid Gaddas
Managing Director - STECIA International
Agriculture Cluster Co-author
Mohand Amroune
CEO & Founder of Pergamon Perceptive Technologies
Smart City & Logistics Cluster Co-Author
Menahd Ouchenir
Expert transformation numérique
Logistics & Smart Cities Co-Author
Amokrane Mariche
Branding & Communication Strategist
Moderator
Safa Menassel
Journalist, TV Presenter, Event Host
Event Moderator
Reda Benlabed
Consultant, Coach and Facilitator
Moderator
DeepX INDUSTRY & ECONOMIC ALIGNMENT COMMITTEE
Dr. Mourad Belkhelfa
General Director - Saidal Group
Chariki Sofiane
Founder & Managing Director - SOFICLET
Mouloud Khelif
Advisor - Ministry of knowledge economy, startups, and microentreprises
Souheil Guessoum
President- CAPC Algerie
Salah Eddine Noubli
Managing Director - LATRA Sarl Founding Partner - DeepMinds
Houari Farhi
CEO - Tamkeen Algeria Services Founding Partner - DeepMinds
Dr. Abdennour Haddou
Managing Partner & Chief AI - DeepMinds
Amine Staali
Managing Partner & CEO - DeepMinds
DeepX STEERING COMMITTEE
Amine Staali
Managing Partner & CEO - DeepMinds
Steering Committee Lead
Dr. Abdennour Haddou
Managing Partner & Chief AI - DeepMinds
AI & DeepTech Clusters lead
Prof. Said Dermime
Senior Scientist - Hamad Medical Corporation
Core Contributor
Nadjia Drici
Global Healthcare IT lead
Core Contributor
Dr. Fouad Bousetouane
Lecturer in Generative Al - the University of Chicago
Core Contributor
Dr. Malika Aid-Boudries
Assistant Professor - Harvard Medical School
Core Contributor
Rostom Belhadj
Program Director, DeepX
Core Contributor
Dr. Sid Ahmed Benraouane
AI Governance Expert - IAPP
Core Contributor
Reda Amrani
Principal Production Technologist - Shell
Steering Committee Lead
DeepX 2026 PARTNERS & SPONSORS
PATRONAGE
ORGANISERS
SPONSORS
Platinum Sponsor
Gold Sponsor
Silver Sponsor
CLUSTERS' PARTNERS
Healthcare Cluster Champion
Food Security Cluster Champion
Digital Sovereignty & Cybersecurity Cluster Champion
Logistics Cluster Champion
Fintech Cluster Champion
ECOSYSTEM PARTNERS
ACADEMIC PARTNERS
INNOVATION PARTNERS
TALENT PARTNERS
TRAVEL PARTNERS
MEDIA PARTNERS
What DeepX Delivers
Two days dedicated to collaboration and alignment, with outcomes designed to support continued progress beyond the summit
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Deeptech experts and industry leaders
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Priority Technology Clusters
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Deeptech validated viable ventures
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National DeepTech Roadmap
Science-to-Business
Translation
Accelerate the path from research to market through structured mentorship, hands-on workshops, and direct connections with industry partners
Matchmaking &
Networking
Facilitate high-value 1:1 connections between founders, investors, corporates, and government officials through curated networking sessions
Knowledge
Dissemination
All summit outputs published through DeepTech Pulse, creating a lasting digital knowledge platform for continuous ecosystem development
