Algeria Launches Technology and Innovation Centre for Virtual Education Systems
The launch of the centre reflects Algeria's broader commitment to leveraging technology to improve educational outcomes, foster innovation, and prepare students and institutions for the evolving demands of the digital age.
The Algerian government has officially inaugurated the Technologies and Innovation Centre for Virtual Education Systems (TIVES) at the Scientific and Technological Pole of Martyr Abdelhafid Ihaddaden in Sidi Abdellah. The opening ceremony took place on June 8, 2026, marking a significant step in the country’s efforts to advance digital transformation in higher education and strengthen innovation in virtual learning systems.
The inauguration was led by the Minister of Higher Education and Scientific Research, Kamal Baddari, who was accompanied by the Adviser to the President of the Republic responsible for Education, Higher Education, Vocational Training, and Culture. Also present at the event was renowned scientist and academic Professor Elias Zerhouni, underscoring the strategic importance of the initiative to Algeria’s educational and technological development agenda.
The newly established TIVES Centre is expected to serve as a hub for technological innovation, research, and the development of advanced virtual education solutions. The facility aims to support the modernization of teaching and learning processes, promote the use of digital technologies in education, and enhance the quality and accessibility of higher education through innovative virtual learning systems.
The launch of the centre reflects Algeria’s broader commitment to leveraging technology to improve educational outcomes, foster innovation, and prepare students and institutions for the evolving demands of the digital age. Through TIVES, the government seeks to strengthen collaboration between academia, technology experts, and policymakers in developing next-generation educational platforms and tools.
