The 4th edition of the AgriTec Expo 2026 in Annaba concluded with the announcement of three winners for the national "Nawat" challenge. The first prize went to Nassim Dar El Beida from the University of Tipasa for his "Es Sania Tech" project, an AI-driven smart system for soilless farming. Chaima Bechainia from the University of El Tarf took second place with "OptimFarm," an intelligent tracking collar for livestock. The third prize was awarded to Dr. Zahia Souheir Wali from the University of Khemis Miliana for "Nutri Paille," which develops poultry feed formulations using local raw materials. Launched by the Ministry of Higher Education's innovation committee, the initiative aims to bridge the gap between academic research and the agricultural industry by encouraging technological solutions to modernize farming practices.