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🏷 Got your own AI-powered project? 🎯 ⚡️ We invite students to join the AI Sana programme! Already built an AI project? Tell us about it by filling out a short Google form.

🔗 Fill out the form: https://forms.gle/mWnjSuqxGhHDc6ym8

We'd love to hear about your ideas and projects! 🚀

🏷 Your research achievements count! 🔬 ⚡️ iROS (Indicators of Research-Oriented Study) measures a student's research skills as part of the Integral GPA (IGPA). 💡 About the Programme:

🧪 Covers term papers, diploma projects, and research assignments 🏆 Includes conferences, olympiads, hackathons, startups, and research projects 🎓 Impacts master's admission, employment, and grants

📍 Requirements & Deadlines:

1️⃣ Go to du.astanait.edu.kz and open the iROS tab 2️⃣ Click "Add" 3️⃣ In the pop-up window, select the event, then its level below 4️⃣ Attach the document in PDF format 5️⃣ Click OK and save

Under equal conditions, priority always goes to the student with a higher iROS — start building yours today! 🚀

🏷 Ready to showcase your research to the world? 🔬 ⚡️ An international research article competition for students and master's students — 10+ countries, 200+ participants, simultaneous interpretation in 5 languages. 💡 About the Programme:

📝 Submission of research articles 🌍 Networking with the international scientific community 🎤 Workshops and panel sessions 🗣 Simultaneous interpretation in 5 languages 📁 International certificate 📚 Opportunity to publish in a scientific collection 🚀 Present your research project at an international level

📍 Requirements & Deadlines:

📅 Date: October 10, 2026 💻 Format: ONLINE, via Zoom 🌍 Participants: from 10+ countries, 200+ people 📞 Contacts: +7 747 668 70 27, +7 705 214 11 66

Registration is open — show your research to the world! 🚀

🏷 Want to work in an MIT lab? 🔬 ⚡️ AITU undergraduate and graduate students can come to MIT and join a research group led by an MIT professor. 💡 About the Programme:

✉️ There's no competition or fixed deadline — you find an MIT professor working in your area of interest and reach out to them directly 🤝 If the professor agrees to host you, MIT arranges Visiting Student status and the J-1 visa paperwork 🌍 Open to international students

📍 Requirements & Details:

⏳ Duration: from 3 weeks to 12 months 🎓 Who can apply: AITU undergraduate and graduate students

🔗 Learn more: https://iso.mit.edu/getting-started/visiting-students-faq/ If you're already doing research — this is your chance to try it at MIT! 🚀

🏷 Got a tech solution for the industry of the future? 💻 ⚡️ Pitch your idea at the Industry 4.0 Pitch Battle, part of AI & Digital Bridge 2026, and compete for a prize fund of up to 5,000,000 ₸. 💰 Prize Fund: up to 5,000,000 ₸ 💸 📍 Timeline & Details:

📅 Event date: October 2, 1:30–3:00 PM ⏳ Application deadline: September 20 (inclusive) ℹ️ Full details: in the Instagram post 💬 Questions: @Aya_Shayakhmetova

🔗 Apply here: https://astanahub.com/ru/tech_task/pitching-tekhnologicheskikh-reshenii-v-sfere-industrii-4-0-na-ai-digital-bridge-2026-s-prizovym-fondom Don't wait — apply and show your solution to the industry! 🚀

🏷 What is creanomics, and why talk about it today? 🎯 ⚡️ People&Projects invites you to an online meeting with Petr Nemoy — futurologist and researcher of new anthropology. 💡 What we'll cover:

🧠 Creanomics is a type of economy where the key resource isn't natural wealth, but human intellect 💡 Why the ability to create, generate ideas, and turn them into real solutions is becoming the top value

📍 Details:

🗣 Speaker: Petr Nemoy, futurologist, researcher of new anthropology 📅 Date: September 18, 2026 🕓 Time: 16:00 💻 Format: online

🔗 Register here: https://forms.gle/AqZcsvYLbH3yTpwaA Let's look into the future together — register now! 🚀

🏷 Want to join Network School? 📚 ⚡️ The first stage is an online exam — take it from anywhere in the country. Successful candidates get invited to the in-person stage in Astana. 🚨 DEADLINE TOMORROW, September 11, 11:59 Astana time! 💡 Who can apply:

🇰🇿 Citizens and residents of Kazakhstan, 18+ 🎓 No restrictions on education, profession, or work experience 🇬🇧 The exam is in English — it tests math skills and logical reasoning

📍 Selection stages:

1️⃣ Online exam — from anywhere in the world, until September 11, 11:59 (Astana time) 2️⃣ In-person exam in Astana — September 12, 10:00–13:00, Alem.ai (6th floor). 3 hours, on paper, supervised. Bring a passport or other ID, no laptop needed 3️⃣ Interviews — for those who pass the in-person stage, held in Astana 🎉 After the exam — Network School Open Day, September 12, 13:00–17:30, Alem.ai (open to everyone)

ℹ️ Participation is free. Travel and accommodation for the in-person stage are your own responsibility. Network School makes the final selection decision — taking the exam does not guarantee employment. 🔗 Take the online exam: https://ns.com/exam?utm_source=superteam_telegram 🔗 Open Day (for everyone): https://luma.com/ns-openday Don't wait — solve the problems and get your shot at Network School! 🚀

🔬 Научная деятельность и возможности для студентов 10 сентября в 14:00 в Atameken Space состоится встреча с Рзаевой Лейлой Гумметовной, директором НИЦ CyberTech. В рамках встречи будет представлена деятельность Научно-исследовательского центра CyberTech, его основные направления и актуальные проекты в области искусственного интеллекта, кибербезопасности и цифровой криминалистики. 💻 🎓 Отдельное внимание будет уделено студенческой научной деятельности, возможностям участия в исследовательских проектах и профессионального развития. 📚 Участники смогут узнать больше о научных инициативах и возможностях для студентов. ⭐ За участие в мероприятии предусмотрены баллы Social GPA. 📍 Atameken Space 📅 10 сентября 🕐 14:00 Регистрация https://forms.gle/Je826zHUeLxoSRkK9 Приглашаем студентов принять участие и узнать больше о возможностях развития в сфере науки и технологий! 🚀

🏷 Ready to solve real problems in healthcare? 💻 ⚡️ Doctors, developers, designers, and business professionals team up to turn ideas into working solutions for medicine — MedHub HAQathon is where it happens. 💡 What awaits you:

🚀 Intensive work on real clinical challenges 👤 Mentorship from industry experts and leaders 🏆 Prizes and gifts for the best teams 🤝 Networking and new professional opportunities

👥 Who's involved — three roles, one prototype:

🩺 Doctors and medical specialists — define the clinical problem 💻 Tech specialists — developers, ML engineers, designers 💼 Business specialists — product, marketing, sales

📍 Timeline:

📅 Until September 23 — applications and platform registration open 🧩 September 24–29 — team formation, prep materials, and participant meetups ⚡️ September 30 — hackathon day: teams work on the clinical challenge 🏆 September 30, evening — finalists' demo on the main forum stage and winner announcement

🔗 Apply here: haqaton.medhubhaq.ai Build your team and become part of the future of digital healthcare! 🚀

🏷 Ready to build an AI solution the whole world will notice? 💻 ⚡️ Astana Hub × OpenAI × BAITC are launching the world's biggest agentic-AI hackathon — offline in Astana, September 23, 2026. 💰 Prizes & Resources: $1,100,000

🎟 $600,000 — OpenAI API tokens for all participants 💻 $300,000 — Codex access 🏆 $100,000 — OpenAI API tokens for winners 💵 $100,000 — cash prize fund

💡 Requirements:

🔞 18+, IT experience or relevant education 🎓 Student or graduate within the last 12 months (IT, engineering, math, digital design) 🚀 Own projects, prototypes, or research also qualify 👥 Teams of up to 3 people — solo registration is fine too 💻 Laptop with Wi-Fi 5GHz+, mandatory use of Codex during development

📍 Timeline & Details:

📅 09.23 — Opening Ceremony + hackathon (offline, Astana) 🔍 09.24–09.28 — jury review of submissions 🎤 09.29 — Demo Day, winners announced 🏅 10.01 — awards ceremony at Digital Bridge forum ⏳ Registration deadline: September 19, 2026 🎟 2,500 spots total — first come, first served 💸 Participation is free

🔗 Register here: https://edu.astanahub.com/hackathons/df4743f5-c492-415c-b45a-1f13adb78e06?utm_source=selzy&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=hackalem_ai Build your team and create an AI solution on a global scale — Alem is waiting for you! 🚀

🏷 Want to build a career in BigTech? 🎯 🚨 TOMORROW at AITU — Darkhanbek Mamataliev, Senior SWE at Roblox, ex-TikTok, ex-Uber, and FAANG Interview Prep Coach. The first event of the semester — don't miss it! 💡 Programme:

🌍 How to build a global tech career from scratch 🎯 Interview prep secrets from a FAANG coach 📄 What BigTech recruiters actually look for in a resume 💻 Proven strategies to pass technical & coding interviews 🎤 Live Q&A — ask your questions directly to a senior engineer

📍 Details:

📅 Date: September 8 ⏰ Time: 2:00 PM – 3:00 PM 📍 Location: AITU Campus, Coworking 🆓 Free entry, open to all AITU students

🔗 Register here: https://forms.gle/j8P1675TyoWckKTTA Kick off the new academic year with high-level networking and real career insights! 🚀

🏷 Your gateway to Solana? 🎯 ⚡️ Superteam Kazakhstan — official partner of Astana Finance Days — invites developers, students, and founders to our side event on Web3 and the Solana ecosystem. 💡 Programme:

🛠 How to learn Solana development for free 🏆 Join the upcoming hackathon 💰 Get a chance to receive a grant 🤝 Find a team, mentors, and like-minded builders 🌍 Grow your project within the global Solana ecosystem

📍 Details:

📅 Date: September 8, 5:00 PM 🎤 Talks and live conversations with ecosystem representatives 🎁 Branded merch from Superteam Kazakhstan and Tangem

🔗 Register here: https://luma.com/8zjvllfh?utm_source=tgc Your gateway to Solana starts here! 🚀

🏷 Ready to pitch your startup and win a trip to Silicon Valley? 🎯 ⚡️ Draper University × Astana Hub are launching a pitch competition for Kazakhstani deep-tech startups — with direct access to top industry experts. 💰 Prizes:

🇺🇸 One representative from each of 3 winning teams gets a two-week stay at Draper University's campus in San Mateo, California 🚀 One additional winner gets access to Astana Hub's Hero Training 2027 acceleration program

💡 Requirements:

🇰🇿 Technology startups from Kazakhstan with their own product or solution 📈 Stage: MVP developed, Scale, or Growth Expansion 📊 Validated market demand required: users, customers, pilots, revenue, pre-orders, or LOIs 🔞 Founders must be 18+, team ready to pitch in English 🎯 Fields: Physical AI, Robotics & C-UAS, Biotech & Life Sciences, Quantum Computing, Spacetech/Defensetech/Aviation & Aerospace, FinTech, MedTech/Health Tech/Sport Tech, Industrial & Biomanufacturing, Logistics/Transport & Infrastructure, and other deep-tech fields

📍 Timeline & Details:

⏳ Applications close: September 22 🎤 10 selected teams will pitch to Chris Joannou (VP Venture Ecosystem, Draper University), Tanat Uskembayev (Managing Director, Astana Hub), and Aidana Bergazdenova (CEO, Astana Hub Ventures) 📍 Final: October 1–3, 2026, Astana, EXPO IEC, as part of AI & Digital Bridge 2026

🔗 Apply here: https://form.astanahub.com/form/view/246690 Build that pitch deck — Silicon Valley's calling! 🚀

🏷 Ready to build the future of Web3 in 12 days? 💻 ⚡️ ETHGlobal is launching a global online hackathon for developers and teams building in the Ethereum and Web3 ecosystem. 💰 Prize Fund: over $100,000 💸 + separate bounties from partners for using their protocols, SDKs, and infrastructure 💡 Requirements:

🆕 Start Fresh — build a new project from scratch during the hackathon ♻️ Continuity — extend an existing open-source project or add new functionality 🤖 AI tools: ChatGPT, Claude Code, Cursor, GitHub Copilot and others are allowed — you must disclose how they were used 📹 Final submission: project repository + a short demo video

📍 Timeline & Details:

📅 Dates: September 4–16, 2026 🌐 Format: Online 🏆 Bonus: top projects advance to the next evaluation stage and compete for partner prizes

🔗 Register here: ethglobal.com/events/ethonline2026 Build your team and build what's next for Web3! 🚀

🏷 Want to try yourself as a Product Manager? 🎯 ⚡️ Work on a real product, sharpen your product skills, and prove yourself in this online tournament. 💡 Programme:

🔹 Developing and improving an existing product 🔹 Running CustDev interviews and analyzing user experience 🔹 Taking part in sprints, retrospectives, and daily meetings 🔹 Evaluating features and making product decisions together

📍 Details:

📅 Tournament dates: October 10 – December 10 ⏳ Application deadline: September 30 ℹ️ How to join: choose Instagram in your preferred language, open the pinned post about the tournament, and follow the participation guidelines

🔗 Apply here: https://aveelon.com/ru/events/product-manager-tournament Sharpen your product thinking on real-world challenges! 🚀

🏷 Got something to be proud of? Show it off on a national level! 🎯 ⚡️ Applications are now open for the "Respublika Maqtanyshy" patriotic contest, dedicated to the 35th anniversary of Kazakhstan's Independence. 💡 Requirements:

🎂 Age: 16–35 years old 🙋 Who can apply: volunteers, researchers, athletes, creatives, entrepreneurs, and social activists 🎯 What to do: share your achievements and contribution to society

📍 Details:

⏳ Application deadline: September 25, 2026 ☎️ Contact: +7 747 109 79 51 📸 Instagram: @bilim_orkeniety

Show the world what you're proud of! 🚀

🏷 Got a hardware or cybersecurity prototype? 📚 ⚡️ Astana Hub is launching a 14-week incubation program for early-stage startups — from customer discovery all the way to Demo Day in front of investors. 💡 What you'll get:

🤖 Tracks: smart devices & robotics, unmanned systems, cybersecurity 👤 A dedicated mentor, a technical mentor, and a head tracker 🏢 Coworking space, labs, equipment, and AI tools 👥 Legal support, financial modeling, PR assistance 💼 Mock investor sessions and access to Astana Hub's investor network

📍 Timeline & Details:

📥 Applications open until September 3, 2026 📅 Program runs September–December 2026, 14 weeks, 40 sessions 🧪 3 checkpoints: 50 teams in → 15 finalists reach Demo Day 📍 Format: in-person in Astana, online support between sessions ✅ No finished product needed — a working MVP is due by week 9 (checkpoint 2)

🔗 Apply here: https://astanahub.com/account/service/tech_incub/request/667/create/ Prototype's ready — now turn it into a product and meet investors at Demo Day! 🚀

🏷 Can an online community turn into a place where people meet, collaborate and launch new projects? 🎯 ⚡️ That's the idea behind Network School — a global community of developers, founders and tech entrepreneurs founded by Balaji Srinivasan, former Coinbase CTO. Now Network School is launching in Kazakhstan 🇰🇿 💡 Organizers:

• Network School Kazakhstan × Astana Hub × Superteam Kazakhstan • Supported by the Ministry of Artificial Intelligence and Digital Development of the RK

📍 Details:

📅 Date: September 2 📍 Location: Astana 🎟 Entry: free, registration required 👥 Who's it for: developers, founders, entrepreneurs and creators interested in AI, Web3 and emerging tech

🔗 Register here: https://luma.com/nskz?utm_source=stc Come meet the international tech community! 🚀

🏷 Want to hack the system (legally)? 🎯 ⚡️ KazHackStan is the largest hands-on cybersecurity conference in Central Asia, and it's free for students and faculty. 💡 Programme:

🎤 Talks by leading experts and ethical hackers 🛠 Hands-on sessions and workshops 🤝 Networking with professionals 🚨 The latest trends in cybersecurity

📍 Details:

📅 Dates: September 29–30, 2026 📍 Location: Palace of Independence, Astana 🎓 Free for students, faculty, and university staff — register with your corporate email

🔗 Register here: https://kazhackstan.com Registration issues — message @aisshia See you at KazHackStan 2026! 🚀

🏷 Ready to command the sky? 🏆 ⚡️ A national competition in programmable drones and drone racing by the Research&Development Center "Kazakhstan Engineering" — compete in drone racing, programming and innovative UAV projects. 💰 Prize Fund: 10,000,000 ₸ 💸 💡 Competition Disciplines:

🖥 Simulator Drone Racing — Student / Open 🚁 Mini FPV Drone Racing — Student / Open 💻 Programmable Drone Projects Contest — Student / Open

📍 Timeline & Details: 📅 Date: August 19, 2026 📍 Location: Astana, Kazakhstan 🔞 Age: 18+ 🎓 Categories: Student / Open ⭐️ Special nominations: best engineering project, best software solution, AI application, computer vision, best UAV design, best team project, best innovative project, audience choice award, best debut, best female project 🔗 Register here: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScVza3Cu6r41hEXen2XrmCekfWHed2L_1hNSogBHb0XzQfk7A/viewform Building the future. Conquering the sky! 🚀