Sdg9- Industry, Innovation And Infrastructure

09- Industry, Innovation and Infrastructure (SDG 9)

The ninth Sustainable Development Goal is one of the fundamental pillars for achieving comprehensive development. Abbas Laghrour University of Khenchela works to build resilient infrastructure, promote inclusive and sustainable industrialization, and foster innovation. Universities play a pivotal role in achieving this goal through scientific research, industrial partnerships, and creating an incubating environment for innovation and entrepreneurship.

09-03 University Spin-offs

09-03-01 Number of Established Companies and Offices: 06

1. AURES ESSOI Renewable Energy Company

• Establishment Date: Created by Decision No. 121 dated April 09, 2023
• PotentialObjectives:
  • Developing renewable and sustainable energy solutions
  • Conducting studies and research in solar and wind energy
  • Providing technical consulting in energy efficiency
  • Contributing to environmentalsustainability
• Strategic Importance: Aligns with the national direction towards diversifying energy sources and reducing dependence on fossil fuels

2. Civil Engineering and Public Works Studies Office

• Establishment Date: Created by Decision No. 122 dated April 09, 2023
• Objectives and Services:
  • Conducting specialized engineering studies in infrastructure
  • Providing consulting in construction and building projects
  • Contributing to the development of local and regional infrastructure
  • Training students on real projects
• Added Value: Bridges academic training and actual labor market needs in civil engineering

3. Consulting, Research and Development Office at Khenchela University

• Establishment Date: Created by Decision No. 45 dated April 24, 2024
• Tasks and Activities:
  • Providing multidisciplinary scientific and technical consulting
  • Conducting applied research to solve economic sector problems
  • Developing innovative products and services
  • Building partnerships with industrial and commercial institutions
• Strategic Role: Considered the main link between the university and the economic environment

Challenges and Current Status:

Despite the establishment of these offices and companies, they have not yet been fully activated to generate income from research, industry, and commerce. This indicates:

Establishment Phase: The offices are still in their early stages and are working on:

• Building human and technicalcapacities
• Developing marketing strategies
• Creating a network of relationships with the private sector
• Providing initial funding and necessary infrastructure

Future Opportunities:

• Great potential for generating sustainable research income
• Creating job opportunities for graduates and researchers
• Enhancing integration between education, research, and application

09-04 Research Income from Industry and Commerce

09-04 Research Income from Industry and Commerce (Economic Activation Indicator)

09-04-01 Research Income from Industry and Commerce: Total

Updated Data:

Total income generated from research, industry, and commerce from university-affiliated institutions: 5,685,000 Algerian Dinars (DZD).

Analysis:

This amount represents a very positive turning point, as it confirms the beginning of the activation of the three economic bodies and their ability to generate financial revenues from services and consulting, after the initial establishment period. This income, despite being modest initially, is a key indicator of the success of efforts to link scientific research with the needs of the public and private sectors, and contributes to enhancing the financial sustainability of research activities.

09-04-01-01 Research Income from Industry and Commerce by Subject Area: Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM)

Data:

Income generated in Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics: 2,550,000 Algerian Dinars (DZD).

Analysis:

The largest portion of revenues was allocated to this field (approximately 77.4% of the total), given the nature of the two main affiliated companies: AURES Renewable Energy and the Civil Engineering Studies Office. This revenue indicates that engineering and consulting services in infrastructure and energy have already begun generating income.

09-04-01-02 Research Income from Industry and Commerce by Subject Area: Medicine

Data:

Income generated in Medicine: 2,500,000 Algerian Dinars (DZD).

Analysis:

This revenue indicates limited and focused activation of consulting services in the newly established medical annex. This income signals the possibility of building broader future partnerships with the healthcare sector and pharmaceutical industries.

09-04-01-03 Research Income from Industry and Commerce by Subject Area: Arts and Humanities / Social Sciences

Data:

Income generated in Arts and Humanities / Social Sciences: 635,000 Algerian Dinars (DZD).

Analysis:

This revenue represents consulting services provided by the Consulting, Research and Development Office in areas of economic studies, human resources research, or legal consulting. This revenue confirms the complementary role of social sciences in supporting industrial and administrative development.

09-04-03 Number of Staff

09-04-03-04 Total Faculty Members: 756 Professors

This large number of professors represents a tremendous human force capable of:

• Producingadvancedscientificresearch
• Providingspecialized consulting
• Developing innovative solutions to industrial problems
• Training and qualifying personnel

Distribution of Faculty Members by Specialization:

09-04-03-01 Science and Technology: 348 Professors

• Percentage:Approximately 34.7% of total professors
• PotentialSpecializations:
  • Computer science and informatics
  • Physics and chemistry
  • Mathematics
  • Computer science and artificial intelligence
  • Electronic and electrical engineering
• ResearchCapabilities:
  • Developing innovative technological applications
  • Renewableenergy solutions
  • Research in artificial intelligence
  • Technical consulting for companies

09-04-03-02 Medicine: 33 Professors

• Percentage:Approximately 3% of total professors
• Context:Newlyestablishedmedicalannex
• Challenges:
  • Relativelysmallnumber
  • Lack of medicalresearch infrastructure
• Opportunities:
  • Future expansion
  • Partnerships withuniversityhospitals
  • Research in public health and epidemiology

09-04-03-03 Social Sciences and Humanities: 375 Professors

• Percentage:Approximately 13.5% of total professors
• Specializations:
  • Sociology
  • Psychology
  • Economic sciences
  • Legal sciences
  • Literature and languages
  • History and geography

Contributions:

• Marketstudies and consumer behavior
• Consulting in local development
• Research in humanresources
• Legal consulting

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