INESS – INnovation and Entrepreneurship for Sustainable Solutions

The INESS project addresses structural gaps in the capacity of Algerian higher education institutions (HEIs) to implement national reforms aimed at innovation, employability, and economic diversification. In a context characterised by high graduate unemployment, skills mismatches and limited university–industry collaboration, the project’s primary objective is to strengthen institutional capacity for the design, delivery and sustainability of education that is competence-based, digitally enabled, and relevant to the labour market. The project will be implemented through a systemic and capacity-building approach that combines the transfer, adaptation and institutionalisation of European good practices with context-specific co-creation processes. INESS will support curriculum modernisation by integrating interdisciplinary entrepreneurship, digital innovation, and sustainability modules, using experiential and work-based learning methodologies. Training will be provided to academic and administrative staff in entrepreneurship education, innovative pedagogies, and digital learning tools, while institutional governance frameworks and quality assurance mechanisms will be strengthened to implement reforms at the organisational level. Structured and sustainable partnerships between HEIs and enterprises will be established to ensure relevance, coherence, and long-term impact.
INESS is fully aligned with the Erasmus+ Work Programme priorities on higher education modernisation, entrepreneurship, digital transformation, employability, and institutional capacity building in partner countries. The project contributes to the development of inclusive and sustainable innovation ecosystems and directly supports the achievement of SDG 4, SDG 8, and SDG 9. By reinforcing governance, planning for institutional sustainability, and enhancing cooperation frameworks, INESS guarantees scalability, transferability, and lasting impact beyond the project duration.