Djezzy has launched the Djezzy Open Innovation Challenge 2025, also known as the “Impact Challenge,” in partnership with the Algeria Startup Challenge. The competition is seeking startups, project leaders, and innovators who are developing solutions to tackle the digital divide and create a more inclusive, accessible, and sustainable digital future for all.
Program Overview and Mission
The Impact Challenge is an ambitious initiative aimed at catalyzing technological innovation to serve Algeria’s digital and sustainable transformation. The mission is to stimulate the emergence of tech startups with innovative solutions, strengthen the entrepreneurial dynamic by supporting high-potential projects, and foster collaboration between startups, experts, and institutions to accelerate the deployment of smart solutions.
What Participants Will Receive
The program offers a range of benefits to help the winning applicant succeed, including:
- A support grant with a financial value of 200,000 DZD.
- Access to Djezzy’s resources and expertise in the field.
- The possibility of collaboration with Djezzy and access to its network of partners.
- Support, access to a network of experts, and an ecosystem of institutional and economic partners.
Who Should Apply?
The challenge invites Algerian innovators to propose technological solutions that promote digital inclusion. The program is eligible for:
- Innovative startups and micro-enterprises.
- Engineers and professionals in career transition.
- Researchers and students.
- The challenge is interested in solutions that improve access to essential services, create digital employment opportunities, or build smarter cities.
How to Apply
Eligible applicants can apply here.
About the Organizers
This initiative is a partnership between Djezzy, a leading telecom operator in Algeria, and the Algeria Startup Challenge. Through this challenge, Djezzy affirms its commitment to open innovation and to co-constructing a more equitable, supportive, and inclusive digital future with Algerian talent.
