Algeria’s startup ecosystem has welcomed a new digital player with the official launch of BusinessMatchAI, an AI-powered platform developed under the United Entrepreneurs of Algeria initiative. The launch, announced at a press conference held under the patronage of the Ministry of Vocational Training and Education, marks a significant step towards creating a more interconnected and dynamic entrepreneurial landscape in the country.
From Founder’s Challenge to Digital Solution
Chakib Laribi, the project’s visionary and founder of the initiative, explained that BusinessMatchAI was born from his own experiences navigating the Algerian business world. Like many entrepreneurs, Laribi faced challenges related to isolation and a lack of effective channels for communication and partnership-building. This firsthand struggle inspired the creation of a digital solution designed to transform ideas and intentions into sustainable, high-value economic projects.
The platform is positioned to support the vital vocational training and education sector, which Laribi described as a key reservoir of young talent and project leaders. It aims to provide crucial support as the national economy undergoes significant transformation, with a growing official emphasis on entrepreneurship.
AI-Powered Smart Matching
At its core, BusinessMatchAI leverages artificial intelligence to analyze user needs and automatically connect them with the most relevant stakeholders. This “smart matching” logic ensures that entrepreneurs, investors, experts, and potential partners are connected at the right time and in the right context.
Beyond matchmaking, the platform provides a suite of B2B tools to build professional relationships, organize meetings, and ensure continuous engagement before, during, and after economic events. The objective, Laribi noted, is not to facilitate one-off meetings but to build a sustainable ecosystem that delivers tangible results and turns professional networks into real opportunities for collaboration and investment.
A Hybrid Model with a Vision for Digital Sovereignty
The platform operates on a hybrid model that combines the efficiency of AI with the nuance of human intervention to guarantee high-quality guidance and support for its users.
Looking ahead, the initiative is focused on developing a proprietary Algerian AI model built on local data. This strategic vision aims to enhance the nation’s digital sovereignty and ensure the protection of national data, creating a technology that is uniquely tailored to the local economic context.
Bridging Local Talent with Global Opportunities
BusinessMatchAI incorporates a geolocation feature that gives it an international dimension, allowing it to be used both within and outside Algeria. This opens up significant opportunities for the Algerian diaspora and foreign partners to connect with domestic economic actors, particularly in the fields of investment, exports, and partnerships. The platform has a special strategic focus on fostering connections across the African continent.
The initiative is part of a broader effort to support startups, retain national talent, facilitate access to economic and legal information, and cultivate a culture of entrepreneurship and mentorship, especially among students and early-stage founders.
About United Entrepreneurs of Algeria
United Entrepreneurs of Algeria is an initiative designed to complement public sector efforts by providing smart, practical tools to develop the national economic ecosystem. Its mission is to build a new generation of entrepreneurs capable of creating value and driving sustainable development in Algeria.
Source: akhbarelwatane.dz
