The university hosted one of the key events of the educational and innovation agenda within the framework of the Department of Information Systems and Technologies Week — the student start-up project competition "Smart Solutions for the Modern World."
The event became a focal point for talented, ambitious, and technologically oriented students ready to propose real solutions to current contemporary challenges. The competition demonstrated the high level of preparation among participants, their capacity for interdisciplinary thinking, and the practical realisation of ideas.
A total of 34 projects were submitted for the competition, covering a wide range of areas: from digital medicine and EdTech solutions to social platforms and next-generation IT services. The submitted developments were distinguished not only by their innovative nature, but also by their orientation towards implementation and scalability.
Expert evaluation of the projects was carried out by an authoritative jury comprising representatives of the business and IT industries:
Jury Composition:
The best projects were identified based on the results of the competitive selection:
1st place — MedSuraq ( intelligent medical assistant for patients) Адилет Айтжанов - ИТиЗД 25/1
2nd place — BeGood ( digital platform for the development of the volunteer movement) Аружан Қабылда , Темирхан Нургалиев , Бексултан Оразбеков - ВТиПО 24/1 Р
3rd place — Біліміңмен бөліс ( a knowledge-sharing platform based on mutual assistance) Нұрмұхамет Қандыбай — ЕТБҚЕ 25/1
A special role in the successful realisation of the competition was played by partners and sponsors who made a significant contribution to supporting youth initiatives and developing the innovation ecosystem:
The conduct of the competition within the framework of the Department of IS and IT Week confirmed the high potential of the student community in the development of technological solutions and start-ups. Such initiatives foster a sustainable entrepreneurial environment, promote the integration of education, science, and business, and create genuine prerequisites for the emergence of new technological products and companies.
