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Despite the wide range of public policies, institutional reforms, and financial support mechanisms introduced by the Algerian state to stimulate entrepreneurship within the framework of the transition toward a market economy, entrepreneurial activity has not yet reached the expected level of dynamism or sustainability. This shortfall is reflected in several structural indicators, including the limited number of newly established enterprises, high rates of business discontinuity, and the generally weak economic performance of start-ups and small enterprises. One of the main structural causes of this situation lies in the nature of entrepreneurship in Algeria, which remains largely practice-oriented and administratively driven, with insufficient integration of scientific knowledge, academic expertise, and innovation-based competencies. This limitation has become increasingly problematic in the context of the global shift toward a knowledge-based economy, where universities play a central role in generating human capital, innovation, and entrepreneurial capabilities. Against this backdrop, the present study emphasizes the strategic importance of universities as key actors within the national entrepreneurial ecosystem. It argues that higher education institutions must move beyond their traditional functions of teaching and research to assume an active developmental role through entrepreneurial education, innovation support, and direct engagement with the socio-economic environment. Achieving this transformation requires comprehensive reforms that position entrepreneurship as a core priority within university governance, academic programs, and institutional strategies. The study seeks to analyze the evolving role of Algerian universities in supporting entrepreneurship by examining the objectives, mechanisms, and institutional models adopted to promote entrepreneurial activity. Particular attention is devoted to university-based support structures such as entrepreneurial education programs, revised curricula, mentoring and training initiatives, business incubators, and the "Entrepreneurship House" model. The analysis highlights both the potential contributions of these mechanisms and the structural challenges they face, including regulatory constraints, limited coordination with industry, and gaps in entrepreneurial culture among students and graduates. The paper concludes that strengthening university-industry linkages, enhancing entrepreneurial competencies, and developing coherent and well-resourced institutional frameworks are essential for transforming academic knowledge into sustainable entrepreneurial ventures and for improving the overall effectiveness of entrepreneurship policy in Algeria. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR] |
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