DEMO DAY 2025: NEW IDEAS AND STARTUPS FROM THE TEAMS «AIU BUSINESS INNOVATION»

6 The incubation program "AIU Business Innovation" ended on June 07, 2025 at the Higher

School of Economics. Demo Day brought together 11 teams from Astana, Almaty, Kaskelen, Aktobe

and Pavlodar. The participants presented their innovative projects, from social solutions to the

development of advanced digital platforms. During a month of intensive training, the participants went

from generating business ideas to creating financial models, honing their skills through trainings and

practical assignments.

The event was opened by President of Astana International University Irsaliev Serik

Aztayevich, among the experts who evaluated the projects were: Pirmanova Madina Helmidenovna

(head of MG First LLP, business coach, business angel), Kazhenov Saken Gabitovich (PhD

Politechnico Di Milano, author of the program "School of Akims"), Zholaman Aitmukhamet (expert

of the Science Foundation) and graduate of the incubation program, social entrepreneur Tanirbergen

Altynai.

The Demo Day format provided for strict timing: each team was given 3 minutes to present the

project and 3 minutes to answer questions and recommendations from experts. This approach allowed

the participants to present their ideas clearly and concisely, and the experts to provide constructive

feedback for further development of the projects.

After the performances, a solemn ceremony of awarding certificates confirming the successful

completion of the program took place. The participants received parting words from mentors and

guests, who emphasized the importance of continuing to work on projects and believing in their

business ideas. Demo Day 2025 has become a platform for partnership and demonstration of

innovative ideas.