On January 31, 2025, at the international Digital Almaty 2025 forum, the President of Astana International University, Serik Aztaevich Irsaliev, announced the launch of grants for free master's programs for the authors of innovative projects in the fields of space and high technologies. These grants provide students and startups with unique opportunities to develop in areas such as artificial intelligence, space technologies, and sustainable development.
"We are ready to support talented scientists and startups by offering unlimited grants for master's programs and access to advanced laboratories to implement ambitious projects," said the President of AIU.
In addition, the Digital Almaty 2025 forum served as a perfect platform to present the new "Industry 4.0" Center. This center will become a key site for the development of future technologies in Kazakhstan, already working on innovations such as digital twins, AI, and nanosatellites. It also creates opportunities for startups, providing acceleration programs and grants.
The Digital Almaty 2025 forum was filled with an atmosphere of progress and innovation, gathering leading experts, scientists, and entrepreneurs from around the world. Participants actively discussed the future of technology, with AIU playing an important role in these discussions. The presentations, engaging debates, and rich program left a lasting impression, highlighting the university’s contribution to the digital transformation of Kazakhstan.
AIU continues to contribute to the development of technologies and science in the country, creating a space for the realization of the boldest ideas and projects.