Minister Noureddine Ouadah Marks the Launch of NoCode Hack’s Second Edition Training Phase
An African innovation initiative supported by ORKIDS
On September 17, 2026, the preparatory training phase of the second edition of NoCode Hack was officially launched online, marking a new stage in an initiative that brings together young innovators, entrepreneurs, students and digital talents from Algeria and several African countries.
The opening session was marked by the participation of Mr. Noureddine Ouadah, Minister of the Knowledge Economy, Startups and Micro-Enterprises, who addressed participants remotely and officially accompanied the launch of the training program. The ministry subsequently highlighted the launch through its official communication, emphasizing the importance of transforming ideas, knowledge and digital skills into concrete economic projects.
The online training phase brought together more than 100 participants, who began their preparation for the upcoming hackathon through a program designed to strengthen their digital and entrepreneurial skills and prepare them to work on real-world challenges using No-Code technologies.
According to the Ministry, the second edition of Nocode Hack is scheduled to take place in Annaba from September 30 to October 3, 2026, with participants coming from Algeria and several African countries.
A ministerial message focused on turning ideas into projects
During his opening address, Minister Ouadah emphasized the importance of accompanying participants beyond the development of ideas and prototypes, encouraging them to transform their skills and innovative ideas into real economic activities.
The minister also highlighted the role that entrepreneurship can play in enabling young people to enter the digital economy, whether through the creation of startups or through self-employment.
This message is closely aligned with the purpose of NoCode Hack: enabling participants to move quickly from an idea to a functional prototype while developing the skills required to transform innovation into a concrete project.
ORKIDS, a partner since the first edition
ORKIDS Incubator is participating as a key partner of the second edition of NoCode Hack, continuing its support for the initiative since its first edition.
Through this partnership, ORKIDS contributes to an initiative that promotes digital innovation, entrepreneurship, practical learning and collaboration among young talents.
The second edition gives this collaboration an additional dimension by bringing together participants from 11 African countries, according to the event's registration figures: Algeria, Benin, Burundi, Ethiopia, Kenya, Uganda, Mali, Nigeria, Tunisia, Zimbabwe and Ghana.
The initiative therefore provides a space where participants can learn from one another, develop digital solutions and establish connections across different African innovation ecosystems.
From Training to Hackathon
The training phase represents the first practical step toward the main NoCode Hack event, scheduled in Annaba from September 30 to October 3, 2026.
The overall approach is reflected in the second edition's message:
LEARN / BUILD / IMPACT
Participants first acquire knowledge and practical skills, then apply them to the development of solutions and prototypes, with the objective of transforming innovative ideas into projects with tangible value.
For ORKIDS, supporting NoCode Hack from its first edition and continuing as a key partner in its second edition reflects its commitment to initiatives that connect training, innovation, entrepreneurship and practical project development.