Innovation activity

The main way of integration of Kazakhstan into the international trading system is standardization and metrology, which establish uniform requirements in the field of standards, metrology and certification. These three components form single technical infrastructure characteristics that are closely related to each other and, in turn, the components must be developed together, but in this case we can speak about the quality of a product.

However, for official recognition of ability of the laboratory to satisfy the requirements of service consumers in the field of testing, measurement or research, and also for performing certain types of tests and measurements to establish technical competence, it is necessary that the laboratories were accredited.

The list of university laboratories accredited in the system of accreditation of the LLP «National Accreditation Center» of the Committee for Technical Regulation and Metrology of the Ministry for Industry and New Technologies of the Republic of Kazakhstan for compliance with the «General Requirements for the Competence of Testing and Calibration Laboratories» ST RK ISO/IEC 17025-2007:

1. National Nanotechnology Open Laboratory № KZ.I.02.1371 dated March 14, 2013;
2. Laboratory of engineering profile № KZ.I.02.1383 dated May 2, 2013;
3. Testing center of the subsidiary state enterprise on the right of economic management «Center of Physico-Chemical Methods of Research and Analysis» № KZ.I.02.0817 dated September 15, 2014;
4. Testing laboratory «Research and comprehensive analysis of fossil fuels and refined products» of the subsidiary state enterprise on the right of economic management «SRI for New Chemical Technologies and Materials» № KZ.I.02.1572 dated February 3, 2015;
5. «Laboratory of testing and quality control of electrical products» of the Department of Thermal Physics and Technical Physics № KZ.I.02.0801 dated September 15, 2015;
6. Testing laboratory «Environmental expertise and monitoring» of the subsidiary state enterprise on the right of economic management «SRI of Ecological Problems» № KZ.I.02.1712 dated March 10, 2016;
7. Testing laboratory «Investigation of mechanics of materials and processes» of the subsidiary state enterprise on the right of economic management «SRI for Mathematics and Mechanics» № KZ.I.02.1712 dated April 5, 2016;
8. «Laboratory for production of chemicals for industry and agrochemistry» of the Faculty of Chemistry and Chemical Technology. Certificate of measurement status assessment № 70/16 dated December 28, 2016.
9. Testing laboratory «Computer sciences» of the subsidiary state enterprise on the right of economic management «SRI for Mathematics and Mechanics» № KZ.I.02.2103 dated August 7, 2018
10. Testing laboratory "Maslotest" of the subsidiary state enterprise on the right of economic management "Science and Technology Park" № KZ.I.02.2220 dated June 7, 2019
11. Research and comprehensive analysis of fossil fuels and products of their processing 09 KZ.I.02.2220 dated December 30, 2021
12. Research Institute of Environmental Problems KZ.Т.02.Е1090 dated June 8, 2022

KazNU student start-up initiatives facilitate the progression from conceptualizing a business idea to seeking financial backing, laying the groundwork for a business framework centered on innovative concepts and technologies designed to enhance the efficiency and practical relevance of research endeavors and advance research in priority scientific domains.

Some successful university startup projects include:

• "CONSULTING FAR EAST" - A venture providing consultancy services in the domains of foreign education, employment prospects, and medical tourism.
• "GREEN PEACE: ZHASYL ZHUREK" - A project aimed at ameliorating the environmental conditions in Almaty and enhancing eco-awareness among the populace of Kazakhstan, focusing on recycling plastic and paper waste through "Zhasyl Zhurek" initiative, as well as diversifying the product range.
• Startups "INDATA Analytics" and "INDATA Company"
• The "OQU" platform, a student startup initiative, facilitates the matchmaking between tutors and clients online for organizing educational sessions.

• Student craft startup programs like "Jewelry Production," "Inventor," and "Textile Production.

KAZNU HAS INITIATED A STARTUP PROJECT AIMED AT MANUFACTURING EDUCATIONAL STANDS.

Young researchers from Al-Farabi Kazakh National University are spearheading the initiative titled "Development of Educational and Laboratory Stands for Students Across Various Disciplines."

"The production of educational stands remains underdeveloped within the country, with many existing options being prohibitively expensive. Most commonly available are sets of electronic components, which operate using specialized graphical symbols and are unsuitable for studying analog elements. Hence, we see a significant opportunity to introduce our own products to the market. Presently, our project requires investment to proceed," explains startup engineer Galymzhan Aryn.

The domestic educational and laboratory stands, crafted by the project's creators, offer several advantages, including affordability, high quality, and a streamlined production process. Moreover, they boast a wide range of applications, with modifications tailored to meet the varying demands and requirements of educational institutions.

The team comprises development engineers Galymzhan Aryn and Merey Amangeldinov, along with students Meyrzhan Bauyrzhanuly and Yerzhan Tokenuly. Leading the startup are Doctor of Technical Sciences, PhD Daniyar Ismailov, and engineer Yerkin Aktaev.

The startup project's products are primarily geared towards facilitating the learning process across educational institutions, including universities, secondary specialized schools, and lyceums.

At present, the team has successfully acquired patents for the training stands they developed, including the "Training Stand for Electrical Circuit Theory," "Training Stand for Fiber-Optic Communication Networks," and "Training Stand for Digital Electronics." These stands are specifically designed for conducting laboratory experiments in electronics courses, exploring the principles of electrical circuits, and examining transformer and motor characteristics. Additionally, an assessment of the training stand for digital electronics is currently underway.

The team of young scientists intends to proceed with product certification and initiate small-scale production in the near future.

The VOLT project’s team

Students from KazNU have developed the VOLT software system for managing solar energy production, aiming to increase the utilization of solar power.

The VOLT program intelligently adjusts solar panels for optimal positioning to capture sunlight efficiently. Leveraging GPS technology, this system is particularly relevant given the current global energy crisis.

"Our innovation is based on the concept that sunlight always casts an 'angle of elevation.' We are confident that our startup will be in high demand. Last December, the country experienced a significant surge in energy consumption, with a historic peak of 16,459 megawatts recorded on December 7, 2022. However, domestic power plants only generated a total of 15,203 megawatts, resulting in a shortfall compensated by unplanned imports from the Russian energy system. Kazakhstani energy consumption is twice the global average and significantly higher than that of European Union countries," explains Asan Abdrahim, a third-year student at the Higher School of Economics and Business and one of the project's authors.

The objective of our project is to harness the maximum energy from the sun, contributing to the global mission of accelerating our country's and the world's transition to clean, green energy. Currently, the software system is undergoing testing on experimental solar panels.

This year, our young scientists aim to develop a computer model that incorporates parameters of a wind turbine alongside this project, with the aim of enhancing the turbine's power output. This initiative will pave the way for the creation of a virtual laboratory using our software package.

Our innovative team aspires to become a leading company not only in Kazakhstan but also in Central Asia, offering cutting-edge technologies to optimize solar and wind energy production within three years.

The VOLT team possesses prior experience in implementing research projects. Previously, students were involved in Battery Recycling, a startup focused on modern technology for recycling lithium batteries and accumulators.