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🏷Grant Opportunity: Youth4Climate Call for Solutions 2026 🌍 ⚡️Great news for eco-activists! Applications are open for the global Youth4Climate Call for Solutions 2026. This is your chance to secure major funding for your climate action projects. 💰 Grant Amount: Up to $30,000 to implement or scale your project! 💡 Project Focus Areas:

🌍 Themes: Sustainable energy, agriculture & food, climate/peace & security, oceans & blue economy, sustainable fashion & textiles, architecture for climate adaptation. 👥 Who can apply: Youth aged 18–29, youth-led NGOs, initiatives, and companies. 🎁 Additional perks: Training, mentorship, webinars, and practical tools for project development.

📍 Key Details: 📅 Deadline: April 30, 2026. 🔗 Details & Apply: youth4climate.info Build the solutions that will save our planet! 🚀

Стартует отбор 100 000 участников во II этап программы «AI-Sana» Министерство науки и высшего образования Республики Казахстан совместно с АО «Фонд науки» при поддержке ОФ «Қазақстан халқына» объявляет о начале масштабного отбора для участия во II этапе программы «AI-Sana». ЕСЛИ ВЫ ХОТИТЕ: ✅ работать на стыке технологий и Искусственного интеллекта ✅ запускать собственные проекты ✅ стать частью крупнейшего AI-движения страны НЕ УПУСТИТЕ ВОЗМОЖНОСТЬ ПРОЙТИ ОТБОР! ТРЕБОВАНИЯ К УЧАСТНИКАМ: - действующие студенты, магистранты и докторанты организаций высшего и (или) послевузовского образования Республики Казахстан, а также магистранты, докторанты, обучающиеся по международной стипендиальной программе «Болашак» в 2026 году; - прохождение базовых курсов по искусственному интеллекту в рамках I этапа программы AI-Sana или других курсов по ИИ; - наличие базовых знаний английского языка (сертификат, подтверждающий знание английского языка, не требуется). * для дальнейшего прохождения программы необходим базовый английский, т.к. работа с ИИ-моделями, кодом (Python) и профильными материалами ведется на английском, где качество и точность ответов ИИ наиболее высоки. СРОКИ ТЕСТИРОВАНИЯ: 2 – 15 марта 2026 года (до 23:59) Пройти регистрацию и тестирование можно: https://aisanatesting.kz либо через официальный сайт: https://aisana.gov.kz ЧТО ДАЁТ УЧАСТИЕ? ✅ Обучение у мировых экспертов Обучение под руководством Пола Кима - советника Lumos Capital Group, члена Совета по развитию искусственного интеллекта при Президенте РК, а также ведущих международных экспертов, включая представителей университетов Stanford, MIT, инвесторов и венчурных фондов Кремниевой долины ✅ Практика ИИ От теории до реального кода на Python в Google Colab. Вы поймете, как работают нейросети и языковые модели, и сможете применять их к реальным задачам. ✅ Предпринимательское мышление Обучение у венчурных инвесторов и основателей стартапов. Вы узнаете, как оценивают идеи по ту сторону питча. ✅ Работа с реальными кейсами Энергетика, АПК, здравоохранение, финансы, образование и другие ключевые отрасли Казахстана. ✅ Готовый бизнес-план Капстоун-проект: 240 критических вопросов по 12 фазам развития стартапа. Оценка ИИ-системой, публикация лучших работ в Peer Gallery. ✅ Резидентство в Alem.ai КАК ПОПАСТЬ ВО II ЭТАП? 1. Пройдите регистрацию (необходимо иметь действующую почту Gmail) 2. Пройдите тестирование: a. тест состоит из 25 вопросов b. к каждому вопросу представлены 4 варианта ответов, из которых надо выбрать 1 верный c. максимальное время прохождения тестирования – 120 минут. d. время прохождения тестирования также учитывается как дополнительный критерий отбора. e. по итогам тестирования допускаются участники, набравшие наивысшие баллы. f. в случае успешного прохождения теста, на указанную при регистрации почту придет письмо с информацией о зачислении на программу с персональным логином и паролем. Подробнее о программе «AI-Sana» на официальном сайте: https://aisana.gov.kz/ Желаем успехов и высоких результатов!

🏷Hackathon: Women in STEM Hackathon (WISH) 👩‍💻 ⚡️ Girls in Tech, it's your time to shine! The largest offline Women in STEM Hackathon in Data Science, ML, and AI is here. Get ready for 24 hours of coding, innovation, and teamwork to solve real business cases. 💰 Prize Pool: 1,200,000 KZT sponsored by Freedom AI Labs. 💡 Event Details:

👩‍💻 Who: Female school, college, and university students aged 16+. 👥 Team: 2–4 members. 📅 Dates: March 14–15, 2026. 🏢 Location: Astana, Nazarbayev University (Offline).

⏳ Deadline: March 11, 2026. 🔗 Register here: wish.nuacmw.kz Gather your dream team and show what you can do! 🚀

🏷Education: AI-Sana Program (Stage II) 🤖 ⚡️ Ready to build real-world AI solutions? The massive selection process for the second stage of the AI-Sana state program has begun. This is your chance to upgrade your skills in Artificial Intelligence and tech entrepreneurship! The training is supported by top experts from Stanford, MIT, and other international partners. 💡 Program Highlights:

⚙️ Hard Skills: Developing ML models, working with Python, Google Colab, Jupyter, LLMs, and APIs. 🚀 Startup Skills: Building an MVP, validating ideas, design thinking, and AI ethics. 👥 Who can apply: Students (Bachelor's, Master's, PhD), graduates of basic AI courses, and candidates with basic English proficiency.

📍 Timeline & Details: 📅 Registration & Online Test: March 2 – 15, 2026 (until 23:59). 🎓 Study Period: March 25 – June 10, 2026. 🔗 Where to register: at aisanatesting.kz and aisana.gov.kz. Don't miss the opportunity to become a next-gen AI specialist! 🚀

🏷Science Competition: University Research Competition (NIRS & NIRM) 🏆 | ❗️ FINAL DEADLINE EXTENSION ⚡️ Great news! The deadline for the University Research Competition has been extended once again! You now have a few extra days to perfect your research and compete for a spot at the National level. The best papers will be submitted to the National Research Competition, where winners receive diplomas from the Ministry of Science and Higher Education. 🎓 💡 Competition Details:

📅 NEW Registration Deadline: March 10, 2026, 09:00 AM 🚨 📝 Requirements: • Up to 2 projects per participant under a scientific advisor. • Authors must be from the same academic program. 📄 Required Documents: • Research paper (PDF, 20-40 pages, Times New Roman 12). • Abstract (Appendix A). • Author information. • Supervisor’s review (free format).

🔗 Registration Links: 🎓 For Students: Apply Here 🎓 For Master's Students: Apply Here Good luck to all participants! Let your research shine! 🚀

🏷Global Hackathon: Decentrathon 5.0 🚀 ⚡️ Ready for the biggest IT event in the country? Astana Hub and BAITC, with the support of the Ministry of AI and Digital Development, are launching Decentrathon 5.0 — the largest multi-location hackathon in Kazakhstan. This is your chance to build breakthrough solutions in two main tracks: Artificial Intelligence (AI) and Blockchain! 💡 What to expect:

🎯 Real Industry Cases: Work on actual challenges from leading organizations (no fake tasks). 🤝 Networking & Hiring: Meet founders, companies, and secure real career opportunities. 👤 Mentorship: Get direct access to industry experts and refine your project. 🍕 Vibe & Perks: Exclusive limited-edition merch, pizza time, and great energy!

📍 Hackathon Details: 📅 Dates: March 27 — April 5, 2026. 🌍 Format: 20 cities across Kazakhstan. The opening ceremony takes place on March 27 in Shymkent (at the Digital Qazaqstan forum), followed by online work. 👥 Scale: 3000+ developers and 1500 teams expected. 🔗 Registration: decentrathon.ai Code, connect, and shape the tech future! 🚀

🏷Science Competition: University Research Competition (NIRS & NIRM) 🏆 |❗️ DEADLINE EXTENDED ⚡️ Great news! The deadline for the University Research Competition has been extended. You now have more time to perfect your research and compete for a spot at the National level! The best papers will be submitted to the National Research Competition, where winners receive diplomas from the Ministry of Science and Higher Education. 🎓 💡 Competition Details:

📅 NEW Registration Deadline: March 2, 2026 🚨 📝 Requirements: • Up to 2 projects per participant under a scientific advisor. • Authors must be from the same academic program. 📄 Required Documents: • Research paper (PDF, 20-40 pages, Times New Roman 14). • Abstract (Appendix A). • Author information. • Supervisor’s review (free format).

🔗 Registration Links: 🎓 For Students: Apply Here 🎓 For Master's Students: Apply Here Good luck to all participants! Let your research shine! 🚀

🏷Science Conference: "Student and Science: A Look into the Future" 🔬 ⚡️ Dear students and master's students! The International Educational Corporation invites you to participate in the XXVI Republican Student Scientific Conference. This is a great opportunity to present your research and gain recognition on a national level! Authors of the best reports will be awarded diplomas and letters of appreciation. 🏆 The conference will cover 19 different areas, including IT, radio engineering, architecture, design, economics, and construction. 📍 Key Details:

📅 Dates: April 6–7, 2026. ⏳ Submission Deadline: April 1, 2026. 🗣 Official Languages: Kazakh, Russian, and English.

📝 Publication Requirements: 📄 Paper Volume: 3 to 5 pages in Word format. 🛡 Originality: Text uniqueness must be strictly above 50%. 💰 Participation Fee: 3000 KZT. Don't miss the chance to contribute to the scientific community! 🚀

🏷Startup Event: ABC Weekend 🚀 ⚡️ Build your startup in 48 hours! On February 28 – March 1, Nazarbayev University will host ABC Weekend. This is a 36-hour immersive experience to turn your idea into a structured project. 🔥 Top Benefit: Participants get a chance to skip directly to Stage 2 of the ABC Incubation program!. 💡 What to expect:

🧠 Ideation: Generate or refine your startup concept. 👥 Teambuilding: Meet motivated people and form a team. 🎤 Pitching: Learn how to pitch to investors. 🤝 Mentorship: Get guidance from experienced founders.

📍 Event Details: 📅 Date: February 28 – March 1 (09:30 – 18:00). 🏢 Location: Nazarbayev University, Astana. 💰 Price: 5,200 KZT (10,500 KZT on the day of the event). 🎓 Students: 50% Discount! 🔗 Register: Link in bio @nuris_startups Secure your spot among future founders! 🚀

🏷Case Championship: Centras Strategy Challenge 2026 🏆 ⚡️ Ready to win a million? Centras is launching a major case championship for 3rd and 4th-year students. This is your ticket to big business and real money. 💰 Prize Fund — 1,700,000 KZT: 🥇 1st Place — 1,000,000 KZT 🥈 2nd Place — 500,000 KZT 🥉 3rd Place — 200,000 KZT 📝 Participation Requirements:

• Team: Gather 4–6 students (3rd-4th year). • Video: Record a creative 1-minute team introduction. • Documents: Write an essay on "How I define 'Success'" and attach CVs of all members. • Solution: Solve the business case better than anyone else!

⏳ Deadline: End of February. 🔗 Apply here: centras-challenge.kgforum.kz Prove that you are the best strategists! 🚀

🏷Hackathon: DATASAUR 2026 — DS / ML / AI 🦖 ⚡️ Ready for a massive Data Science challenge? Join the two-day offline hackathon Datasaur'26. This is your chance to solve real industry-level cases and compete for a huge prize pool! 💼 The cases are prepared by top companies: QazCode (Beeline Kazakhstan) and Freedom Broker, supported by the NU Impact Foundation. 💰Prize Fund: 2,000,000 KZT 🔥 📝 Hackathon Details:

👥 Team: 1–4 participants. 📅 Dates: February 21–22, 2026. 🏢 Location: Astana, Nazarbayev University, Green Hall.

🎁Perks: ☕️ 2 coffee breaks. 🎁 Activities with merch giveaways. 📸 Photo booth during the event. 🤝 Networking with sponsor representatives. ⚠️ Urgent: DEADLINE IS TODAY! (February 19) 🔗 Hurry up and register: Google Forms Gather your team and claim the prize! 🚀

🏷Career Opportunity: SheCodes 4.0 Hackathon 💻 ⚡️ SheCodes is back! AIESEC in Astana is launching a new season of the legendary career hackathon for women. This is your place to shine, gain experience, and prove that you deserve a Job Offer from top companies!. 💡 Participation Rules:

👩‍💻 Who: Women aged 18–30. 👥 Format: Individual or Team (1–4 members). 🏆 Goal: Create a cool solution and showcase your talent.

📍 Key Details: 📅 Date: February 21–22 ⏳ Deadline: February 20, 23:59 (Hurry up!) 🏢 Location: Nazarbayev University, Blue Hall 🔗 Registration: Google Forms 📢 Telegram Channel: SheCodes 4.0 Don't be afraid to show yourself! 🚀

🏷Reminder: 1 Week Left! ⏳ ⚡️ The deadline is approaching! This is a friendly reminder that submissions for the University Research Competition (NIRS & NIRM) close on February 23. You have one final week to polish your papers, get your supervisor's review, and submit your application. The best papers will advance to the National level! 🏆 📍 Key Details:

📅 Deadline: February 23, 2026. 📄 Required: Research paper (PDF), Abstract, Author info, Review.

🔗 Submission Links: 🎓 For Students: Apply Here 🎓 For Master's Students: Apply Here Hurry up! We are waiting for your research. 🚀

🏷Global Opportunity: Red Bull Basement 2026 🐂 ⚡️ Silicon Valley is calling! Applications are open for Red Bull Basement, a global initiative for students with innovative tech and startup ideas. This is your chance to showcase your project globally, secure investment, and travel to the USA. 🏆 Prizes & Benefits:

🇺🇸 Trip to the USA: The National Winner will represent Kazakhstan at the World Final in Silicon Valley. 💰 Funding: A chance to win $100,000 for project realization and $25,000 in Microsoft Azure credits. 🤝 Mentorship: Access to global experts and networking opportunities.

📝 Who can apply: • University and college students (18+). • Teams of 1–2 members. • Focus: AI, Cloud computing, and Software solutions. ⏳ Deadline: March 15, 2026 🔗 Apply here: redbullbasement.com One idea can change the world! 🚀

🏷Opportunity: QazaqArt Accelerator 🎨 ⚡️ Turn your art into a business! QazaqArt launches the first 3-month offline accelerator in Kazakhstan for creative entrepreneurs. Whether you are an artist, designer, musician, or creator, this is your chance to monetize your talent and get listed in a global artist catalog! 🌍 💡 What you will learn:

🧠 Modules: Strategy, finance, copyright law, marketing, Kaspi tools, talent management. 🎤 Practice: Showcase your work and get expert feedback. 🏆 Outcome: Project pitching, certificate, and a spot in the QazaqArt catalog for international events.

🎁 Bonus: 10% discount if you watch the movie "Qyzym" (ticket photo + stories proof required). 📍 Key Details: 📅 Start Date: February 21, 2026 ⏳ Format: Offline, Saturdays (3–5 hours). 💰 Price: 70,000 KZT. 📞 Contact: +7 775 100 1888 (Nursulu). 🔗 Apply Now (RU form): Google Forms

🏷 Guest Lecture: Startup Marketing & Growth 📈 ⚡️ Join us tomorrow! We are hosting a guest lecture with Anna Nuguspanova, a strategic marketing and AI expert (Copenhagen Business School). Discover how to leverage Behavioral Segmentation (ABCDX) and Growth Cases to scale your startup using Data-Driven strategies. 💡 About the Speaker:

• Alumna of Digital Transformation UNDP Women in Tech Kazakhstan. • Director of A-WIN marketing agency & Founder of Marketing Training Hub. • Specialist in AI tools for marketing strategies.

📍Event Details: 📅 Date: February 10 (Tomorrow) ⏰ Time: 11:00 🚪 Room: C1.2.237L 🗣 Speaker: Anna Nuguspanova Don't miss the chance to learn from a top expert! 🔥

🏷Hackathon: Local Impact 2026 🚀 ⚡️ Attention Students! Are you ready to make an impact? Join the Local Impact Hackathon for a chance to win a cash prize and connect with future investors! We are looking for student and school teams to compete in the Startup Track (case battle). 💰 Prize Fund: 100,000 KZT + future collaboration with investors! 🔥 📝 Key Details:

👥 Who: University students & School teams (Grades 8–12). 🤝 Team: 1–4 participants. 📍 Location: Astana (Finals — Offline).

📅 Timeline: • Registration: Feb 5 – Feb 16 (23:59). • Project Work: Feb 17 – Feb 24 (Theme announced in TG). • Finals: Offline pitch event (Date TBA). ⚠️ Important: All announcements, including project themes, will be posted in our Telegram channel. Make sure to subscribe! 🔗 Registration: Notion link in Instagram bio 👆

🏷Opportunity: Technovation AI Ventures Accelerator 🚀 ⚡️ Calling all Girls in Tech! Applications are open for the AI Ventures Accelerator — a free 12-week global online program for young women (aged 19–24) ready to solve real-world problems using AI. Have an idea but no coding skills? No problem! You can start without any technical background. 💡 🏆 Grand Prize: A chance to win $10,000 in equity-free funding for your startup! 💡 Program Details:

👩‍💻 Who: Women aged 19–24 (Teams of 2–4 preferred, individuals accepted). 🎓 Curriculum: AI product building, business modeling, human-centered design. 🤝 Mentorship: Guidance from global experts. ⏳ Format: Online (March – June 2026), commitment ~10–15 hours/week.

⚠️ Note: No prior coding or AI skills required to join! 📅 Deadline: February 22, 2026 🔗 Apply here: technovation.org Turn your idea into a reality! 🚀