CERIST and DeepMinds Sign Strategic Partnership to Catalyze Deep Tech Innovation Across Algeria

The Centre de Recherche sur l’Information Scientifique et Technique (CERIST) and DeepMinds have signed a strategic partnership aimed at unlocking the deep tech potential across Algeria by enabling long-term capabilities that support a knowledge-driven economy. The signing ceremony took place at CERIST’s headquarters, marking a milestone in fostering innovation-led economic development grounded in scientific research.

This collaboration represents the convergence of scientific excellence and venture-building know-how. Through this partnership, CERIST and DeepMinds will co-develop and scale transformative deep tech programs by connecting research from labs to real-world ventures and activating innovation across multiple Algerian regions.

Dr. Imane Benkhelifa, Director of the CERIST Incubator/Accelerator, commented:

“We are proud to collaborate with DeepMinds to extend Algeria’s scientific and technological capabilities into impactful ventures. This partnership will help mobilize researchers and scientific talent across the country, accelerating national innovation goals.”

Dr. Abdenour Haddou, CEO of SARL DeepMinds Technology, added:

“We are proud to join forces with CERIST to unlock deep tech potential from every corner of Algeria. This is not just about building ventures—it’s about enabling long-term capability to contribute in accelerating a knowledge-driven economy.”

The partnership between CERIST and DeepMinds is built on shared commitments to design, build, and scale deep tech innovation programs aligned with national scientific priorities, using tailored methodologies and milestone-driven frameworks that accelerate technology transfer and commercialization. It ensures equitable access by deploying these programs through CERIST’s national infrastructure and connects Algerian ventures to DeepMinds’ global network for mentorship, market entry, and scientific collaboration

This partnership is just the beginning. A broader national initiative, bringing together key institutions and investment partners, will be revealed in our next announcement.

CERIST is Algeria’s national research and scientific information center under the Ministry of Higher Education and Scientific Research. Through its accelerator and national infrastructure, CERIST supports scientific collaboration, digital research platforms, and the promotion of innovation ecosystems aligned with Algeria’s strategic goals.

DeepMinds is a deep tech venture builder with an integrated cluster of engines that transforms scientific research and frontier technologies into scalable, impactful ventures. With both international and local presence, DeepMinds partners with research institutions, government entities, and industry to build innovation ecosystems that address real-world challenges across sectors such as health, energy, sustainability, AI, and advanced technologies. Through its integrated model, DeepMinds bridges the gap between research, innovation, and commercialization.