The Ministry of Industry announces the opening of applications for the 14th National Innovative Small and Medium Enterprise (SME) Award – 2026, organized under the slogan:“The Innovative SME: Added Value in Economic Development.”
In accordance with the provisions of Executive Decree No. 18-226 of 24 September 2018, establishing this award and setting out the conditions and procedures for its granting.
This competition aims to reward and encourage the following categories:
- Innovative SMEs that have been in operation for more than three (3) years and are active in a sector contributing to sustainable economic development.
- SMEs that have been in operation for more than three (3) years and are active in a green economy sector.
- Young innovative SMEs operating in a sector contributing to sustainable economic development.
The winners in each category will receive a medal, a certificate of merit, and a cash prize as follows:
First and Second Categories:
- DZD 2,000,000 for the 1st prize winner.
- DZD 1,600,000 for the 2nd prize winner.
- DZD 1,200,000 for the 3rd prize winner.
Third Category:
- DZD 1,000,000 for the 1st prize winner.
- DZD 800,000 for the 2nd prize winner.
- DZD 600,000 for the 3rd prize winner.
Applications must be submitted through the dedicated digital platform: Prixinnov.industrie.gov.dz
The application period is set from 28 June to 10 August 2026.
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