THE ROLE OF ENTREPRENEURIAL SUPPORT STRUCTURES, OF THE UNIVERSITY IN THE CREATION AND DEVELOPMENT OF START-UPS: THE CASE OF THE UNIVERSITY OF BEJAIA

بن عبد السلام شفيعة; جماح نوارة

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THE ROLE OF ENTREPRENEURIAL SUPPORT STRUCTURES, OF THE UNIVERSITY IN THE CREATION AND DEVELOPMENT OF START-UPS: THE CASE OF THE UNIVERSITY OF BEJAIA

Authors:

بن عبد السلام شفيعة | جماح نوارة

Publisher:

Université de Béchar

Journal:

مجلة البشائر الاقتصادية Vol.11 Issue 2, pp.434-452

Document Type:

Article

Publication Date:

9/2025

Document Language:

English

Document ID (Org No.):

2001483723

pISSN:

2600-6391

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Abstract:

 The article examines the role of entrepreneurship support structures at the University of Bejaïa, within Algeria’s push for economic diversification and innovation. It focuses on the Entrepreneurship Development Center (CDE) and the university incubator, evaluating their effectiveness in supporting startups and SMEs from the academic sphere.
While Algeria promotes entrepreneurial universities, the actual impact of these structures is understudied. A survey of students and project leaders shows mixed outcomes: the CDE is viewed positively for its engagement, but the incubator faces challenges, including insufficient funding, inadequate training, and poor integration with the local economy. Notably, 55% of students are unaware of available support mechanisms. 
The study advocates for a comprehensive overhaul of the support structures, coupled with enhanced collaboration with economic stakeholders and the implementation of hybrid mentoring that integrates both public and private sectors. These measures are critical to fostering a robust and sustainable entrepreneurial ecosystem at the University of Bejaïa, driving innovation and economic growth.

Article Details

THE ROLE OF ENTREPRENEURIAL SUPPORT STRUCTURES, OF THE UNIVERSITY IN THE CREATION AND DEVELOPMENT OF START-UPS: THE CASE OF THE UNIVERSITY OF BEJAIA

Authors:

بن عبد السلام شفيعة | جماح نوارة

Publisher:

Université de Béchar

Journal:

مجلة البشائر الاقتصادية Vol.11 Issue 2, pp.434-452

Document Type:

Article

Publication Date:

9/2025

Document Language:

English

Document ID (Org No.):

2001483723

pISSN:

2600-6391

Entrepreneurship

University of Bejaïa

CDE

Incubator

Innovation

Issues

Article Details

THE ROLE OF ENTREPRENEURIAL SUPPORT STRUCTURES, OF THE UNIVERSITY IN THE CREATION AND DEVELOPMENT OF START-UPS: THE CASE OF THE UNIVERSITY OF BEJAIA

Authors: بن عبد السلام شفيعة | جماح نوارة

Publisher: Université de Béchar

Journal: مجلة البشائر الاقتصادية Vol.11 Issue 2, pp.434-452

Document Type: Article

Publication Date: 9/2025

Document Language: English

Document ID (Org No.): 2001483723

pISSN: 2600-6391

Entrepreneurship

University of Bejaïa

CDE

Incubator

Innovation

Issues

Authors:

بن عبد السلام شفيعة | جماح نوارة

Publisher:

Université de Béchar

Journal:

مجلة البشائر الاقتصادية Vol.11 Issue 2, pp.434-452

Document Type:

Article

Publication Date:

9/2025

Document Language:

English

Document ID (Org No.):

2001483723

pISSN:

2600-6391