A Seminar of the Commercialization Center on the RNNTD Commercialization Competition Held at the Faculty of Physics and Technology of Al-Farabi KazNU. SDG 4 and SDG 9

On December 3, the Faculty of Physics and Technology of Al-Farabi Kazakh National University hosted a working meeting with the participation of the Commercialization Center. The event took place in Room 330 (3rd floor) and was dedicated to explaining the requirements and procedures of the RNNTD Commercialization Competition. The seminar was organized in collaboration with the Faculty of Chemistry and Chemical Technology.

During the meeting, representatives of the Commercialization Center presented:

• the goals and priorities of the RNNTD Commercialization Competition;

• the requirements for applications and scientific-technical projects;

• the criteria for expert evaluation and the stages of implementation of research outcomes;

• possible formats of interaction with industrial partners and mechanisms of technology transfer.

The seminar brought together faculty members, young researchers, master’s students and doctoral candidates of both faculties. The participants discussed issues related to the preparation of project materials, economic assessment of scientific developments, protection of intellectual property, and promotion of innovations to the market.

Contribution of the Seminar to the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs)

SDG 4 – Quality Education

– enhancing practice-oriented knowledge of students and young researchers in the field of commercialization;
– developing competencies in managing innovative projects and working with scientific outputs.

SDG 9 – Industry, Innovation and Infrastructure

– supporting technology transfer and the promotion of scientific developments to the industrial sector;
– strengthening the university’s scientific and innovation infrastructure and cooperation with industrial partners.

The Faculty of Physics and Technology continues its efforts to foster an innovative culture and enhance the research potential of its students and staff.