DEMO DAY OF THE 5TH INCUBATION PROGRAM "AIU BUSINESS INNOVATION"

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!