Bridging Science and Industry: KazNU and KazStandard Expand Scientific and Methodological Cooperation

On November 9, 2026, a strategic working meeting was held online via Zoom between key representatives of Al-Farabi Kazakh National University — including the Department of Science and Innovation Activity (DSIA) alongside the Department of Thermal Physics and Technical Physics within the Faculty of Physics and Technology — and expert representatives of the RSE "Kazakhstan Institute of Standardization and Metrology" (KazStandard).

The primary objective of the meeting was to establish a comprehensive framework for scientific and methodological support aimed at university researchers and scientific laboratories in the fields of technical regulation, ensuring the unity of measurements, standardization, and metrology. Furthermore, the discussion focused on building effective mechanisms for commercializing university research and accelerating technology transfer to industry.

During the session, KazStandard representatives presented the "Single Window for Science" initiative alongside tailored commercial support models designed for higher education institutions and scientific organizations. Participants from the university's research department and faculty engaged in a thorough discussion regarding the preparation of research laboratories for international accreditation under ISO/IEC 17025 and ISO/IEC 17065 standards, methodological assistance for testing and calibrating complex laboratory equipment, and targeted professional development programs for academic and scientific staff. Special emphasis was placed on integrating KazNU's research outcomes into national and regional technical standards (ST RK), offering expert mentorship for scientific projects, and developing strategic roadmaps to export high-tech university products to domestic and international markets.

This institutional collaboration directly supports the advancement of the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs):

• SDG 4 (Quality Education): Enhances the professional qualifications and technical competencies of university researchers, faculty, and students in metrology, standardization, and quality management systems while updating academic curricula to meet international standards;

• SDG 9 (Industry, Innovation, and Infrastructure): Facilitates the modernization and international accreditation of university laboratory infrastructure, promotes the commercialization of innovative research, and enhances the global competitiveness of national science;

• SDG 17 (Partnerships for the Goals): Strengthens long-term institutional cooperation and strategic synergy between the national standardization body and Kazakhstan's leading research university.

Following the productive discussion, both parties expressed mutual commitment to establishing continuous cooperation, developing joint action plans, and providing end-to-end expert support across all stages — from initial scientific idea to full-scale commercialization and market implementation. This partnership marks a significant step forward in reinforcing the university's scientific capacity and contributing to the nation's sustainable industrial development.