Algerian entrepreneurs Mokhtar Bouazza, founder of the startup GB Vertical, and Ben Omar Bakhti from the Mascara University business incubator, have won the ARLEM 2025 Award for Young Local Entrepreneurship in the Mediterranean. The achievement highlights the growing influence of Algerian innovation within the regional technology landscape.
A Regional Recognition for Local Innovation
The ARLEM Award is a significant recognition that celebrates promising young entrepreneurs from across the Mediterranean region. By securing this prize, Bouazza and Bakhti have placed Algerian agtech on a prominent stage, showcasing the potential of local talent to develop solutions with a wide-reaching impact.
The award acknowledges GB Vertical’s pioneering work and its potential to drive sustainable economic growth.
Pioneering Smart Agriculture in Algeria
GB Vertical is at the forefront of transforming Algeria’s agricultural sector through its smart vertical farming initiative. The project leverages a combination of Artificial Intelligence (AI), advanced sensors, and data-driven irrigation systems to optimize crop production.
This innovative model is designed not only to modernize farming practices but also to create valuable employment opportunities and foster sustainability in Algeria’s rural communities, addressing key challenges in food security and economic development.
Government Acclaim and Ecosystem Support
The startup’s success has garnered national recognition. In a public statement, Algeria’s Minister of Agriculture and Rural Development extended his congratulations to the founders, emphasizing the significance of their win.
“I proudly congratulate Mokhtar Bouazza, founder of GB Vertical, and Ben Omar Bakhti from the Mascara University incubator,” the Minister stated. “This is a well-deserved recognition for the excellence and entrepreneurial spirit of Algerian youth across the Mediterranean and an inspiring example of how technology can transform agriculture.”
About GB Vertical
GB Vertical is an Algerian agtech startup specializing in smart vertical farming solutions. The company utilizes AI, IoT sensors, and data analytics to develop advanced, sustainable agricultural systems aimed at increasing crop yields, creating local jobs, and promoting innovation in rural areas of Algeria.
Source: Echorouk Online
