THE ROLE OF THE UNIVERSITY BUSINESS INCUBATORS IN ACCOMPANYING AND SUPPORTING THE INNOVATIVE PROJECTS IN THE LIGHT OF DECREE 1275 – A PILOT STUDY FROM THE PERSPECTIVE OF GHARDAIA UNIVERSITY STUDENTS

Objective: This study aims at showing the role of the university business incubators in accompanying and supporting the innovative projects from the perspective of the students enrolled in the startups projects at the faculties of the University of Ghardaia in 2022-2023 in the light of the ministerial decree 1275. Theoretical Framework: decree 1275 aims at motivating and accompanying the university students in establishing startups to increase the job opportunities and strengthen the local economy, as the youths shall learn planning for the professional and entrepreneurial futures instead of targeting governmental jobs. Method: In this regard, we used an electronic questionnaire for data collection from a sample of 60 male and female students who had been chosen on purpose. In addition, we used the analytical descriptive method because it is the most suitable for the study. Results and Discussion: Our findings show that the university business incubators have an important role in supporting and accompanying the innovative projects, and in the creative thinking and providing solutions. Besides, they can support the innovative projects in the light of the ministerial decree 1275. Research Implications: The study recommends fostering the awareness about the role and advantages of the business incubators, and providing the financial support to the innovative students. Besides, it is necessary to provide the technical and counselling support from the industry and business experts.. Originality/Value: The significance and worth of this research are demonstrated by increasing awareness and focusing on the additional benefits that university business incubators may offer to beginning companies, as well as to the whole national economy.