Within the framework of the International Scientific Conference of Students and Young Scientists "Farabi Álemi", an annual competition of innovative projects of student business incubators is held with the aim of selecting the best student innovative business ideas and further supporting their acceleration at all stages of development — from concept development to commercialization.
In 2023, 72 innovative projects participated in the competition, and 9 projects were recognized as winners.

In 2023, in partnership with Jas Ventures Almaty and SDU, and with the support of Qazinnovations JSC, the JAS Incubation Fall Season incubation program was conducted.
The program participants included:

• Assel Abylai, a student of the Higher School of Economics and Business, with the startup “4 BalAPPan” — an application similar to 1Fit, designed for children and parents;
• Aidanа Balabayeva, a student of the Faculty of Chemistry and Chemical Technology, with the startup “Development and implementation of hydrogel forms of antiseptic agents based on chlorhexidine”;
• Aziza Aytekina, with the startup “Aitekit.”

Within the incubation program, the Aitekit startup was selected as the winner. Its product addressed the problem of ineffective and non-personalized approaches to treating acne and other skin conditions by providing clients with innovative skin microbiome analyses and personalized cosmetic products tailored to their unique needs.

In 2024, 58 innovative projects took part in the competition, and 9 projects as well as 2 special nominations were recognized as winners. The awardees received diplomas and monetary certificates.

As of October 2024, 24 student startup projects are being implemented at the university.
In 2022, the student business incubator launched 6 student startup projects, and in 2023 — 7 startup projects.
A steady increase in the number of projects and rising student interest in such initiatives can be observed.

As part of the IV International Farabi Forum, Al-Farabi Kazakh National University hosted a competition of innovative projects by student business incubators. The event was organized by the Center for Technology Commercialization and Creative Industry with the aim of selecting the best student business ideas and supporting their development — from concept to commercialization.

The university strives to motivate students to create their own innovative projects and entrepreneurial initiatives during their studies, encouraging them to think about building their professional trajectory and generating new job opportunities. The competition is aimed at shaping a unified strategy for the development of the Student Business Incubator and promoting active involvement of universities in supporting and advancing student entrepreneurship.

This year, the best projects were selected for the exhibition of innovative projects of student business incubators. A total of 51 innovative projects participated in the competition. Based on the results, 9 projects were recognized as winners. They were awarded diplomas and monetary certificates. Each participant also received a certificate of participation and a letter of appreciation — a symbol of recognition for their creativity, bold ideas, and contribution to the future of entrepreneurship.

The award ceremony for the best innovative projects of the student business incubator is an important event for our university, as it highlights our commitment to fostering creative thinking, innovation, and entrepreneurship. In particular, the First-Degree Diploma and a monetary certificate were awarded to Askhat Kalzhan, a student of the Faculty of Mechanics and Mathematics in the field of Robotics, supervised by Birlik Sagitzhanov.

Second-Degree Diplomas and monetary certificates were awarded to:

• Sunkar Tolkyn, a student of the Faculty of Pre-University Education, field: IT Technology, supervisor – Meruert Ibragimova;
• Aym Almaskyzy Serikbaeva, a student of the Faculty of Philology, field: Kazakh-Style Comics, supervisors – Bayan Zholdasbekova and Gulmariya Ospanova;
• Aslan Bolysbay, a student of the Faculty of Physics and Technology, Institute of Experimental and Theoretical Physics, project field: Artificial Intelligence, supervisor – Sayat Akhtanov.

Third-Degree Diplomas and monetary certificates were awarded to:

• Nurtilek Kazbekov, a student of the Faculty of Physics and Technology, field: Power Electronics, supervisor – Kazhybek Tergemes;
• Amal Abdulaziz, a student of the Higher School of Economics and Business, field: Software Development, supervisor – Natalya Tovma;
• Daniyar Aronov, Arman Tolegen, and Bolat Tynys, students of the Faculty of Information Technology, field: Virtual Tour, supervisor from the Faculty of History – Zhuldyz Bekbauova;
• Yasmina Ulfanova and Ayauym Minkaева, students of the Faculty of Chemistry and Chemical Technology, field: Perfume and Food Industry, supervisor – Zhanar Zhenis;
• Rakhат Zhanakhmet;
• Alina Shaimerden, a student of the Faculty of Geography and Environmental Management, field: Human Life Safety in Emergency Situations, supervisor – Maral Abdibattaeva.

We extend our sincere gratitude to all participants for their active involvement in the innovative project competition! Your dedication, energy, and commitment to growth are a source of true pride. We wish you continued success and new achievements!

 

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