On September 30, 2023, the first Demo day of the incubation program was held within the walls of the AIU business incubator. 21 teams presented their projects, among them were the projects «Production of innovative eco-fabric from hemp InnoHemp», «Amazonica - production of nutritional supplements for health and well-being», «MURA.KZ Production of decoration, accessories, souvenirs based on the designs of archaeological finds of Kazakhstan», «Adal Food - production of gluten-free products» and others.
The event began with an exhibition of prototypes of participants' products and Welcome coffee. A welcoming speech was made by the President of the Astana International University Irsaliev S.A., chief expert of the Center for Prospective Development of the National Agency for Innovation Development «QazInnovations» Turysova Zh.A., Chairman of the Board of the Association of Entrepreneurs «ERTIS», member of the regional council of the Chamber of Entrepreneurs of Astana Kuniyarov A.E.
Our project was supported by the director of «MedHouseKazakhstan» LLP S.K. Isabaev, deputy director of the «Center for Sustainable Development of the Capital» LLP - Pustovoitenko V.V.
Next, pitching and presentation of projects was carried out in 3 minutes. Based on the results of the teams’ performances, the participants received feedback from the Demo Day guests and trackers. The event ended with the issuance of certificates that give the right to participate in grant funding from the National Agency for Innovation Development «QazInnovations». The event ended with a coffee break, communication and photo session. We wish all our graduates success in implementing their projects!