AIU STUDENTS WIN FIRST PLACE IN INTERUNIVERSITY AI STARTUP COMPETITION

On 28 October 2026, L.N. Gumilyov Eurasian National University hosted an interuniversity AI startup project competition. Seven teams representing four higher education institutions took part in the competition. Students from the Higher School of Economics at Astana International University won first place.

The winning team consisted of Management-25B students Dilyara Didarkyzy and Aishabibi Zhanaydar. Their academic supervisor was Anar Mirambekovna Nasyrova, PhD, Associate Professor at the AIU Higher School of Economics.

The team presented SmartTour AI Qazaqstan, an innovative startup project aimed at developing domestic tourism in Kazakhstan and using artificial intelligence technologies to plan tourist trips.

This achievement reflects the students’ research efforts, creative exploration, and commitment to applying modern technologies. We congratulate the winners and wish them continued success!