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Dear students! We are thrilled to announce the opening of applications for residency at the Astana IT University coworking space! Teams will present their projects to the innovation committee. Each presentation lasts 5 minutes, followed by a 5-minute Q&A session. Application reviews will take place on 6th January at 3:00 PM. Please note: We are accepting residency applications only until 09:00 AM on 5th January. Submit your applications and reports https://forms.gle/2jfyTzZ3wm2Kbny37 For questions contact the Department of Science and Innovation @padalecki4698 @Zh_Kambarova

🏷Startup Achievement: Victory at Digital Startup Awards 2025 🏆 ⚡️⬆️ Great news! The Smart Route startup team has achieved a major victory in the semi-finals of the international Digital Startup Awards 2025 held in Uzbekistan! 🇺🇿 Based on the pitch sessions, their startup entered the Top 15 best projects in Central Asia and was awarded a prize of $10,000! 💸 ℹ️ Digital Startup Awards is one of the largest international programs in the region with a total prize pool of $1,000,000, uniting startups from Central Asia and Central Eurasia. 💡⬆️ Project & Team Details:

Smart Route. A testament to hard work and perseverance on the path to success. 👥Supervisors: Didar Yedilkhan, Nursultan Khaimuldin 👤Team Members: Beksultan Turgunov Zhansultan Salman Nurgisa Qabarbek Dilnaza Maratova David Khamitskiy

Congratulations to the team on this outstanding result! Keep scaling new heights! 🚀

🏷Global Student Entrepreneur Awards 2026 — Applications Open 🎯 🔝The 7th National Final of the Global Student Entrepreneur Awards (GSEA) is now open for Kazakhstan’s students, master’s and PhD candidates who are running their own businesses alongside their studies. Annual global prize pool — 100,000 USD.💰 The National Final will be held in a hybrid format on January 22, 2026, in Almaty. The winner will represent Kazakhstan at the European Regional GSEA Final. 🌍Participants of the National Finals gain access to a powerful ecosystem of mentoring, networking, guidance from leading experts of the Entrepreneurs' Organization, and opportunities to scale their business globally.

💎 Applications are now open. ⏰ Application deadline: January 8, 2026 🔬Before applying, check the requirements and materials on the official page: eonetwork.org/GSEA/ — this will help you prepare a strong application and understand the global scale of the competition. ✍️Submit your application at: eonetwork.org/GSEA/Apply — choose Kazakhstan as your location.

❤️ Let’s make GSEA Kazakhstan 2026 an unforgettable experience and continue moving the world forward together with the global community of entrepreneurs! 🚀 📝For information about previous finals (2013, 2021–2025), visit: Facebook: GSEA Kazakhstan Community Telegram: Kazakhstan Smart Space — search GSEA 💡 The first GSEA competition was held in 1998 at Saint Louis University with student-entrepreneurs from Canada, Mexico, and the USA.

🏷AITU Startups secured a grant of 10,000,000 tenge! 🏆 Breaking news! Our students delivered an outstanding performance within the joint incubation program with Nazarbayev University (NU). 🔝 The Result: The FoodSave project has been awarded funding of 10,000,000 KZT to turn their innovative vision into reality! 💡⬆️Project Highlights:

🏆 FoodSave. A startup focused on sustainability and efficiency. 👤 Team member: Denis Shin 💻 Vbox. We also recognize the Vbox team for their excellent performance and high technological potential demonstrated during the competition.

Congratulations to our talented students on this well-deserved victory! Keep disrupting the industry and building amazing solutions! 🌍🚀

🏷Scientific Seminar: 2025 Results on Smart City Ecosystem 🏢 ✨ The AgroTech Research Center invites you to a scientific seminar dedicated to the key results of the project on developing intelligent models for the Smart City digital ecosystem! ✅ The event focuses on sustainable urban development and improving the quality of life through modern technologies. 👥 We will explore reports from researchers and invited experts covering Vertical farming, IoT sensors and AI integration. ✅⬆️Key topics of the session:

• Integration of AI and IoT sensors in Vertical Farming (Kuanysh Bakirov, Researcher) • Growing microgreens in hydroponics system: methods and growth specifications (Konysbaeva Dameliya, PhD) • Microgreen beetroot and tarragon to produce functional drinks (Sagyndyk Asem, PhD) • Evaluation of vertical farms for sustainability and food security (Bulkhairova Zhanna, PhD) • Development of artificial intelligence models and methods for analyzing the spatial distribution of green spaces for sustainable urban planning (Satbayev Syndar, Researcher) • Special invited guests (Razhanov Medeu, PhD, Director of Botanical Garden, Akhatov Kanat, Head of dendrology lab)

📅 When: December 05 (Friday), 16:00–17:30 📍 Where: C1.1.233 (Offline & Online) 🔗 Online connection: Microsoft Teams Link Don't miss the chance to dive into the AI models shaping the future of our cities! 🚀

🏷Поздравляем победителей конкурса внутриуниверситетских исследовательских грантов!🎉 🔝По итогам голосования и экспертной оценки определены три лучших проекта, Каждый из которых получит финансирование в размере 2 000 000 тенге для реализации своих идей.

🏆 1 место — Тлешова Жибек Проект по созданию интегрированной системы корреляции силлабусов с библиотечным фондом для повышения качества книгообеспеченности. 🥈 2 место — Мукушев Медет Разработка цифровой подсистемы карьерного центра MYDU CAREERHUB. 🥉 3 место — Смагулова Гульнур Проект по созданию цифровой студенческой экосистемы MYDU LIFE.

Поздравляем авторов проектов и желаем им успешной реализации своих научных инициатив!👏

Уважаемые коллеги и соискатели! В ТОО «Astana IT University» открыта вакансия Инженера-лаборанта лаборатории FabLab. Мы ищем специалиста, увлеченного цифровым производством и образованием. Основные обязанности: * Обеспечение работы и настройка оборудования (3D-принтеры, лазерные и фрезерные станки, и др.). * Контроль эксплуатации оборудования пользователями и обеспечение техники безопасности. * Участие в проектировании и разработке прототипов и изделий со студентами. * Проведение обучающих курсов и мастер-классов. * Ведение инвентаризации материалов и оборудования. Требования к кандидату: * Образование: Высшее (ИКТ, электроника, робототехника). Приветствуются профильные сертификаты. * Опыт: Не менее 1 года работы по специальности или в образовательной сфере. * Навыки: Уверенное владение CAD-программами, знание основ электроники, мехатроники и принципов работы цифрового производственного оборудования. Контакты: Резюме направлять на адрес: d.dauletiya@astanait.edu.kz По вопросам в телеграмм: @daniyarddd

🏷Student Achievement: Special Prize from BCC Invest 🏆 🔝Great news! The Astana IT University team delivered an outstanding performance at the Republican Contest of Student Projects and Research! During the finals at Nazarbayev University, our students' project was recognized by experts as professional and noted for its unique compliance focus (AML/CFT). 🤝 The Result: Victory in a special nomination from the co-organizer — "BCC Invest" company, along with an internship offer!

💡 Project Details: Topic: LikhSight: identification of connections for AML/CFT and anti-corruption checks. 👥 Team: • Nursultan Nysanov • Merey Zhaparkhanova

🎁 Award: Special prize and an invitation to an internship at BCC Invest. Congratulations to the team on this well-deserved victory! Keep building amazing solutions! 🚀

🏷Scientific Seminar: 2025 Results on Smart City Ecosystem 🏢 ✨ The Smart City Research Center invites you to a scientific seminar dedicated to the key results of the project on developing intelligent models for the Smart City digital ecosystem! ✅ The event focuses on sustainable urban development and improving the quality of life through modern technologies. 👥 We will explore reports from researchers and invited experts covering genetic algorithms for optimization and advanced data processing methods. ✅⬆️ Key topics of the session:

• Global Embeddings, Local Signals: Zero-Shot Sentiment Analysis of Transport Complaints (Aliya Nugumanova, PhD) • A Comparative Analysis of Crossovers in Genetic Algorithms for Route Optimization (Kazbek Rakhymzhan, PhD) • Special report from an invited guest (Ruslan Khamedov, PhD, JSC NIT)

📅 When: November 27 (Thursday), 17:00–18:00 📍 Where: C1.1.232 (Offline & Online) 🔗 Online connection: Microsoft Teams Link Don't miss the chance to dive into the AI models shaping the future of our cities! 🚀

🏷Forte AI Hackathon Week is starting! 🔝From November 21 to 28, ForteBank launches an online hackathon focused on creating AI solutions for the banking sector. 👥Participants will work on real tasks from the bank, building MVP prototypes throughout the week. The final project defense will take place on December 6 at ForteBank HQ in Astana — with an option to join online for those from other cities.

💰 Prize pool — 5,000,000 ₸ ⏰ Registration is open until November 21

🔗 All details and registration are available on the ForteBank website. Let’s build something powerful this week.🚀

🏷Startup at the MVP stage or higher? Applications for Pizza Pitch are open! 🚀 🔝Present your project to experts and investors—and compete for a prize fund of 1,500,000 ₸. 👥On December 25, 10 finalists of Pizza Pitch will take the stage at Astana Hub for a pitch session in a friendly atmosphere with pizza 🍕. This is a chance to get valuable feedback from mentors, investors, and trackers, and to get noticed by Astana Hub and its partners. ‼️ To make it to the list of finalists, it's important to apply by December 5. ✅⬆️Projects eligible for participation:

⚪️ At the MVP stage or higher, ⚪️ With an active BIN (LLP/IE), ⚪️With a correctly filled-out application form and attached materials.

🏆 Prize fund: • 1st place — 700,000 ₸ • 2nd place — 500,000 ₸ • 3rd place — 300,000 ₸ ⏳ Please note: registration is mandatory for everyone — both projects (by December 5) and guests (by December 25). 📅 Pizza Pitch — December 25, 15:30 📍 Astana Hub, Event Hall 🎯 Apply now and get on stage in front of investors 🔗 Registration for projects and guests — via the link.

🏷InnovateX 2025 x ARMETA.AI 🤖🚀 It’s time to show what you’re capable of! 💪 🔥ARMETA.AI is a company transforming the construction industry through artificial intelligence. Recently, they raised $1M in the U.S. and joined the Alchemist Accelerator in Silicon Valley! 🇺🇸💡 Now ARMETA.AI invites you to take part in InnovateX 2025 — a hackathon that will open new horizons and give you the chance to shine in the world of AI! ⚙️ ✅⬆️Why should you join InnovateX 2025?

1️⃣ Prize Pool — 1,500,000 ₸ Your chance not only to win, but to turn your idea into a real project! 🥇 1st place — 700,000 ₸ 🥈 2nd place — 500,000 ₸ 🥉3rd place — 300,000 ₸ 2️⃣ Professional growth with ArmetaAI Get a chance to join the ArmetaAI team and work alongside top AI specialists. Hiring right from the hackathon!📈 3️⃣ Mentorship support Receive guidance, feedback, and insights from ArmetaAI experts.🧠 4️⃣ SkillBox certificate worth 400,000 ₸ The main prize — a course that will help you grow as a specialist. And that’s not all — many more exciting prizes await! 🎓 5️⃣ 2 coffee breaks Recharge, share ideas, and connect with like-minded participants. ☕️ 6️⃣ Welcome package A memorable kit that will preserve the energy and emotions of this event. 🎁

🚀 Are you ready? Show your potential, boost your skills, and become part of an innovative AI community! 🔗 Register now: https://aiesecinastana.typeform.com/innovatex #InnovateBeyondLimits with AIESEC 🌍

🏷 UX/UI Design Workshop: From Idea to Interface 🎨 ✨AITU Science invites you to an inspiring workshop that bridges creativity and technology! Ever wondered how designers turn ideas into products people love to use? 💡 👤 Join us for an engaging session with Aruzhan Tukeyeva — Tech Orda Grant receiver and BDL School graduate, who will share her journey and insights into the world of UX/UI design. ✅⬆️ You’ll explore what user interface and experience really mean, the key skills every designer needs, how to build a Customer Journey Map (CJM), and each step of the UX process — from research to prototype. Aruzhan will also explain how to collaborate with clients as a freelancer and conduct a proper service agreement. ℹAt the workshop, you will learn:

• What UX/UI design is and why it’s essential today • How to create a clear and engaging CJM • How to plan UX steps effectively • How to build professional relationships with clients

📅 When: November 11, 18:35 📍 Where: С1.2.230 🔗 Register here: https://forms.gle/tJLi6RDt6q2Gn14Q6 Don’t miss the chance to develop design thinking skills that open doors to tech, creativity, and freelancing freedom! 🚀

Напоминаем, завтра последний день подачи заявок!

🏷Markethon 7.0 — Hackathon by DC Lab at NURIS Center! Ready to challenge yourself, build a creative idea, and turn it into a startup? 💡

⚪️Markethon is a dynamic platform where participants create marketing and business solutions, sharpen teamwork skills, and pitch their ideas to experts.✏️

📝 Register now by completing a short survey form: 👉Registration Form 🖼 Stay tuned and get inspired on Instagram: @markethon.art Don’t miss the chance to join a community where the ideas of the future are born! 🚀

Конкурс научно-прикладных проектов, финансируемых из средств Университета. Дедлайн приема заявок продлен до 5 ноября включительно! Финансирование до 2 млн тенге на проект. Важные сроки: Прием заявок: c 15 октября – 05 ноября 2025 г. https://forms.office.com/r/ze8KKvcVys 6 ноября — 10 ноября 2025 года – проверка заявок. Защита проектов/презентация 12–15 ноября 2025 г. Срок реализации: 1 декабря 2025 г – 31 июля 2026 г.

🏷Invitation to the Lecture by Magzhan Ikram 🔝At this session, we’ll talk about how to build AI products and startups that truly make an impact. 🤖💡 Magzhan Ikram — Co-founder and Chief R&D Officer of shai.pro, one of the fastest-growing AI companies in the region, which has raised $6M in investments! 🚀 He is also a co-founder of Oraclus ($500K funded) and iGPS Tech, and previously founded Microsec (Singapore) — a cybersecurity company for IoT. 🔒 ✨ At the lecture, you will learn:

• How to create AI products that attract clients and investors • How to avoid common mistakes when launching startups • How to connect technology, product, and business

📅 When: October 31, 16:30 📍 Where: C1.1.338 Don’t miss the chance to hear real insights from an entrepreneur behind several successful AI companies! 💬

🏷Invitation to the Lecture by Magzhan Ikram 🔝At this session, we’ll talk about how to build AI products and startups that truly make an impact. 🤖💡 Magzhan Ikram — Co-founder and Chief R&D Officer of shai.pro, one of the fastest-growing AI companies in the region, which has raised $6M in investments! 🚀 He is also a co-founder of Oraclus ($500K funded) and iGPS Tech, and previously founded Microsec (Singapore) — a cybersecurity company for IoT. 🔒 ✨ At the lecture, you will learn:

• How to create AI products that attract clients and investors • How to avoid common mistakes when launching startups • How to connect technology, product, and business

📅 Date: October 29, 17:00 📍 Location: Atameken Space Don’t miss the chance to hear real insights from an entrepreneur behind several successful AI companies! 💬

AITU — Winners of HackNU/25! On October 18–19, 2025, the largest student hackathon in Kazakhstan — HackNU/25, organized by NU ACM Student Chapter, took place at Nazarbayev University. The team of Astana IT University students: Alan Berikzhan(SE-2327) Abylai Slyamzhanov (SE-2330) Temirlan Zholtayev (SE-2331) took 1st place among 240 teams! The team presented an innovative AI solution for MyCar.kz, which automatically analyzes candidate resumes — assessing experience, skills, location, and language. Built-in AI agents ask clarifying questions, helping HR teams identify the best candidates. The project was developed under the mentorship of A.Mimenbayeva, Senior Lecturer, School of Artificial Intelligence and Data Science. Congratulations to the team and their mentor on this brilliant victory and for representing AITU with excellence!