Ooredoo Algeria has partnered with Multi Projects Investissements (MPI) to support the 5th edition of the national caravan "One Young Person, One Idea" and an economic forum focused on open innovation and Industry 4.0. The event took place on October 1, 2026, in Akbou, Bejaia province. This initiative aims to bring together young people with ideas, entrepreneurs, startups, and companies to promote innovation, entrepreneurship, and new development opportunities.
The forum was held under the patronage of the Ministry of Knowledge Economy, Startups, and Micro-enterprises. The Minister of Knowledge Economy, Startups, and Micro-enterprises, Noureddine Ouadah, and Ooredoo Algeria's Director of Corporate Affairs, Press Relations, and CSR, Ramdane Djezaïri, were in attendance. The event gathered industrialists, companies, startups, entrepreneurs, and various stakeholders from the economic and innovation ecosystem.
Discussions at the forum centered on the challenges of digital and industrial transformation, technological innovation, emerging economic models, and collaboration opportunities among ecosystem stakeholders. The event also saw the inauguration of the first local data center, OneCloud, in Akbou. This participation demonstrates Ooredoo's commitment to supporting Algerian youth, connecting ecosystem stakeholders, and creating an environment conducive to turning innovative ideas into economically viable projects.
Ooredoo's involvement in this forum is part of its ongoing efforts to promote youth, innovation, and entrepreneurship. In 2025, the company supported several stages of the "One Young Person, One Idea" initiative, including the 72-hour entrepreneurship event in Algeria. Ooredoo also hosted a bootcamp at its t-Start incubator, providing intensive coaching to 20 young participants with 10 projects.
The 2025 initiative enabled Ooredoo to select four innovative projects among the winners and integrate them into its t-Start incubation program. This program offered structured support and access to the company's technological and business expertise. By supporting this economic forum, Ooredoo reaffirms its commitment to initiatives that prioritize youth, innovation, entrepreneurship, and digital transformation in Algeria's economic development.
The event in Akbou is part of a broader effort to promote open innovation and Industry 4.0 in Algeria. The country's focus on digital transformation and innovation is driven by the need to diversify the economy and create new opportunities for growth. Ooredoo's participation in this forum reflects its role as a key player in Algeria's telecommunications sector and its commitment to supporting the country's economic development.
The partnership between Ooredoo and MPI highlights the importance of collaboration between public and private sector stakeholders in promoting innovation and entrepreneurship. The "One Young Person, One Idea" initiative has become a platform for young Algerians to showcase their ideas and receive support to turn them into reality. Ooredoo's support for this initiative demonstrates its commitment to investing in the country's future and empowering its youth.
Key points
- Ooredoo Algeria partners with Multi Projects Investissements to support the 5th edition of the national caravan "One Young Person, One Idea" and an economic forum focused on open innovation and Industry 4.0.
- The forum aims to promote innovation, entrepreneurship, and new development opportunities in Algeria.
- Ooredoo's participation demonstrates its commitment to supporting Algerian youth, innovation, and entrepreneurship.
