On April 5, 2025, Astana
International University, based at the Higher School of Economics, hosted the
Demo Day marking the conclusion of the 5th incubation program "AIU
BUSINESS INNOVATION."
The event brought together 18 teams
who presented their projects across various fields — from the development of
domestic tourism to the creation of digital tools and applications.
Participants showcased the results of their work to invited experts, receiving
valuable feedback and recommendations for further development.
Among the guests and experts who supported the
aspiring entrepreneurs were: Chairman of the Management Board of JSC "NADI
QazInnovations" Akanov S.Zh., Director of the consulting company
"MG First" Pirmanova M.G., Head of the ALE "Association
for Business Support and Development 'ORDA BUSINESS'" Akhmetova N.S.,PhD
from Politecnico di Milano, author of the "School of Akims" program
Kazhenov S.G. and co-founder of "AI Pradavan," artificial
intelligence expert Maukenov B.
At the end of the presentations, all
participants were awarded certificates enabling them to apply for grant funding
of up to 20 million tenge from JSC "NARI QazInnovations."
We express our sincere gratitude to
everyone who took part in the program and supported the final event. The teams
continue to work on their projects and prepare for new stages of development.
We wish all graduates of the program good luck and success in realizing their
business ideas!