On the Fields of Digital Bridge 2025: AIU Signs Memorandum with JSC NIT

    To develop artificial intelligence technologies, National Information Technologies JSC (NIT JSC) and Astana International University (AIU) signed a memorandum of cooperation.

According to the document, the parties will actively collaborate to expand the application of artificial intelligence technologies in Kazakhstan's digital space. The memorandum was signed on behalf of National Information Technologies JSC by Shyngys Aidarbekuly Orazalimov, Deputy Chairman of the Board, and on behalf of Astana International University by Serik Aztayevich Irsaliev, President.

In the first stage, National Information Technologies JSC will accept five AIU students for professional internships to learn and gain practical skills in artificial intelligence. The most successful students will subsequently be employed by the company, allowing these young professionals to apply their acquired knowledge and contribute to the development of digital technologies in Kazakhstan.

According to the memorandum, the parties plan to:

• organize professional internships for AIU students at NIT;

• implement dual training and internship mechanisms to enhance the competencies of future specialists;

• exchange experience and knowledge through joint seminars, conferences, and projects;

• collaborate in software and IT systems development;

• create joint working groups and committees to implement educational and research initiatives.

The signing of the memorandum provides direct access to practical skills and experience at Kazakhstan's leading state-owned IT company. This will provide the opportunity to consolidate theoretical knowledge, receive mentoring support, and work on real digital solutions in demand in the market.

Cooperation with the university will enable the training of young specialists with relevant competencies in artificial intelligence, big data, and digital services. This meets the state's needs for the development of the national IT ecosystem and digital economy.

This initiative will contribute to the implementation of the "Digital Kazakhstan" state strategy and will strengthen the country's position in the development of future technologies.