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🏷 Want to publish your research in IEEE Xplore and get indexed in Scopus? 🔬 ⚡️ IEEE DG 2026 is an international student conference on digital technologies, co-organized by IEEE Kazakhstan Section, IEEE Ukraine Section, and the AITU Student Branch. 💡 Programme — research tracks:

💻 Computer Science ⚙️ Technology and Engineering Management 📡 Communications 🤖 Computational Intelligence 🦾 Robotics and Automation 📶 Signal Processing

📍 Requirements & Deadlines: ⏳ Paper submission deadline: June 25, 2026 📬 Notification of acceptance: August 16, 2026 📝 Final paper submission: September 1, 2026 📅 Conference dates: October 21–23, 2026 📍 Venue: AITU, 55/11 Mangilik El Avenue, Astana (hybrid format) 🌐 Language: English ✅ Accepted papers will be published in IEEE Xplore and indexed in Scopus 📌 Presentation by at least one author is mandatory 🔗 Submit your paper: https://cmt3.research.microsoft.com/IEEEEDG2026/Submission/Index 🔗 Conference details: https://sc.astanait.edu.kz/ Prepare your manuscript using the IEEE template and take your research to the international stage! 🚀

🏷 Does your organisation work in green energy or vocational education? 🔬 ⚡️ The PROGRESS × GIZ project is accepting applications for tandem partnerships between Central Asian organisations. 💡 About the Programme:

🤝 Format: A tandem is a partnership of at least two organisations from different CA countries 🌱 Focus areas: Energy efficiency, e-mobility, solar & wind energy, digital innovation, gender equality 🎯 Goal: Develop and implement practical solutions for vocational education aligned with green economy requirements

📍 Requirements & Deadlines: 🌍 Eligible countries: Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Tajikistan, Uzbekistan 📝 Minimum: 2 organisations registered in different countries ⏳ Application deadline: June 30, 2026, 18:00 📌 Submission: The lead organisation submits the application to the PROGRESS adviser in their country 🔗 Learn more: green-ca.net 🔗 Programme info (PDF): Download The green economy is being built right now — be part of it! 🚀

🏷 Got an idea that could actually help people? 💻 ⚡️ ITMLab 3.0 is a programme where social ideas turn into real IT products. A hackathon, experienced trackers, real users — and a chance to win a grant to bring your idea to life. 💡 Requirements:

👥 Who can apply: Students, IT specialists, startups, people with disabilities — anyone who wants to build meaningful technology 🏁 Kick-off: Hackathon and team formation 📝 Programme: 8 weeks working with experienced trackers across two tracks 🧪 Product: Development and testing with real users 🎤 Final: Prototype presentation to investors, experts, and government representatives

📍 Timeline & Details: ⏳ Application deadline: June 10, 2026 🌐 Learn more: itmlab.kz 🔗 Apply here: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSch8GnjG_Yr2fgbYwh-0SdJyYEBv1QoEPqZsdm1D3ZVRAbCqQ/viewform 🔗 Events calendar: startup.vg/calendar Turn your idea into technology that changes lives! 🚀

🏷 Got a social idea that could change the world? 🎯 ⚡️ SIA is a global competition for youth aged 18–30 across 30+ countries — where your project gets mentorship, expert support, and a real chance to grow into a sustainable business. 💰 Prize Fund: 3,000,000 ₸ 💡 About the Programme:

🌍 Format: International social startup competition 🎂 Age: 18–30 years old 🤝 Support: Mentorship and expert guidance throughout 🏛 Partners: NU Alumni and NU Impact Foundation (Nazarbayev University ecosystem)

📍 Requirements & Deadlines: ⏳ Application deadline: June 15, 2026 ✈️ Top 4 finalists travel to the SIA Summit in Montenegro — an international forum with participants from 30+ countries 🔗 Apply now: apply.socialimpactaward.net/kazakhstan 🔗 Events calendar: startup.vg/calendar Your idea has the power to change lives — make your move! 🚀

🏷 Ready to take your B2B startup to the global stage? 📚 ⚡️ Startup Wise Guys is now accepting applications for its flagship accelerator — expert mentorship, funding, and access to an international startup ecosystem. 💰 Grant: $100,000 — $500,000 💸 💡 About the Programme:

🎯 Focus: B2B startups in AI, cybersecurity, and IT 👤 Mentorship: Expert guidance on business strategy and go-to-market 🌐 Ecosystem: Access to a global network of startups and investors 📈 Goal: Strengthen strategy, improve GTM, and scale

📍 Requirements & Deadlines: 📅 Application deadline: December 31, 2026 🌍 Eligible countries: Worldwide 🏢 Organiser: Startup Wise Guys ✅ Apply now: startupwiseguys.com 🔗 More details: grants.fundsforngospremium.com Your startup deserves the global spotlight — make it happen! 🚀

🏷 Want to know where it all begins? 🎯 ⚡️ The opening speech and platform walkthrough for Newly are happening soon — join the call and get everything straight from the source. 📍 Details:

🎙 Format: Online meeting (Google Meet) 🔗 Platform link: https://newly.app/?ref=kazakhstancommunity

🔗 Join the call: https://meet.google.com/csu-hisg-mjw Don’t miss the start — be among the first! 🚀

🏷 Kazakhstan Sport Programming Championship 💻 ⚡️ Round 3 is your chance to climb the rankings! Registration for the 3rd qualifying stage of the RK Sport Programming Championship is now open. Free entry, online format, open from age 14. 💰 Prize Fund: 3,000,000 ₸ 📍 Timeline & Details:

📅 Date: May 31 ⏰ Time: 12:00 💻 Format: Online 📊 Scoring: Sum of your two best results across all stages counts toward the finals

🔗 Register here: https://cpfed.kz/contests/crk-qual-3/register?utm_source=tg&utm_medium=post&utm_campaign=champ3tour&utm_id=champ Sign up and secure your spot in the finals! 🚀

🏷 Ready to solve a real business challenge and compete for 2.5M tenge? 💻 ⚡️ AIESEC × Mastercard are launching a hybrid case championship in Data Analytics for youth aged 18–29. Real data, industry experts, and a direct shot at getting noticed by Mastercard. 💰 Prize Fund: 2,500,000 ₸ 💡 Requirements:

👤 Age: 18–29 years old 👥 Team: 3–5 members 📊 Format: Analyse a real business case + present your solution to industry experts 🌐 Mode: Hybrid (in-person + online)

📍 Timeline & Details: 📅 Dates: May 23 – June 6 ⏰ Registration deadline: May 21, 23:59 📍 Location: Almaty, MOK (KAU, KAZGASA) 🔗 Register here: https://myaiesec.tilda.ws/mdq Build your team and show what you can do with data! 🚀

🏷 Sunday Open — Startup Factor 🎯 ⚡️ What makes a startup succeed — or fail? Rysty Issagulova, Venture Analyst at Silkroad Angels, will break it all down: how projects get evaluated, what early-stage mistakes to avoid, and how to get your startup ready for the next level. 💡 Programme:

📊 How startups are evaluated and what drives success ⚠️ Common early-stage mistakes 📈 How to prepare your project for the next stage 💬 Q&A and feedback on participants' ideas 🎉 Activities and AITU Ventures announcement

📍 Details: 📅 May 17, 2026 (Sunday) ⏰ 11:00–13:00 📌 С1.1.328 🔗 Register here: https://forms.gle/4nFZwuF4Ws96W4RRA Got a startup idea? Come find out what it takes to make it real! 🚀

🏷 IEEE is officially launching in Kazakhstan — will you be part of history? 🎯 ⚡️ The IEEE Kazakhstan Section opens with IEEE Region 8 leadership, government officials, university representatives, and industry partners in attendance. 💡 Programme:

🤝 The role and benefits of IEEE for universities and industry communities 📊 Current status and development plans of the IEEE Kazakhstan Section 🌐 Strategy, collaboration opportunities, and future initiatives — open discussion

📍 Details: 📅 May 12, 16:00 — General Meeting of IEEE Kazakhstan Section Members with IEEE Region 8 Leadership | Atameken Space, AITU 📅 May 13, 10:00 — Official Opening Ceremony of the IEEE Kazakhstan Section at 2026 IEEE SIST Conference | Assembly Hall, AITU ✉️ RSVP: yedilkhan@gmail.com (Chair), cc: Akzhibek.Amirova@astanait.edu.kz (Secretary) Be part of the moment IEEE takes root in Kazakhstan! 🚀

🏷 Newly Mini Hackathon 💻 ⚡️ What if you could build your own mobile app today — no coding required? Astana IT University × Newly are making it happen — join a mini hackathon and go from idea to a real iOS/Android app in just one session. 💡 Requirements:

🤖 Format: Live online workshop with demo and hands-on session 📱 Challenge: Build your first app version in ~60 minutes 🎤 Speaker: Jahid Sakhi — Founding Growth & Community at Newly 🎓 Perks: Participation certificate + Social GPA + free access to Newly

📍 Timeline & Details: 📅 Date: May 16 ⏰ Time: 14:00–16:00 🌐 Format: Full online 🔗 Register: https://luma.com/x4h23t8n Bring your idea — and ship your app to the App Store. No code, no limits. 🚀

📣 Набор волонтеров на IEEE 2026 в AITU Открыт набор волонтеров для участия в международном мероприятии IEEE 2026, которое пройдет в AITU. 🔹 Даты и время: • 13–14 мая: с 08:00 до 18:00 • 15 мая: с 08:00 до ~21:00 🔹 Обязанности: • Навигация гостей по территории • Сопровождение участников (за каждым гостем будет закреплён волонтер) • Помощь в организации мероприятия 🔹 Условия: • Предоставляется обед • Официальное освобождение от занятий • Опыт участия в международном событии и новые знакомства 🔹 Требования: • Ответственность • Коммуникабельность 👥 Требуется: 20 волонтеров 📩 Если хочешь стать частью команды — заполни форму https://forms.gle/yyiU4JgBaRQnShCH6

🏷 ProjectExpo 2.0 — Poster Presentation Competition 🎯 ⚡️ From idea to the future. The School of Software Engineering presents ProjectExpo 2.0 — a poster presentation competition for students showcasing their bachelor diploma projects. Meet industry experts, get recognized, and compete for real prizes. 💰 Prize Pool: 🥇 1st Place — 150,000 ₸ 🥈 2nd Place — 100,000 ₸ 🥉 3rd Place — 50,000 ₸ 💡 Programme:

🎤 Presentation of diploma and innovative projects 🤝 Networking with experts and industry partners 🏆 Prizes and future development opportunities

📍 Details: 👤 Who: AITU students, especially 3rd-year 📅 Date: May 21, 2026 at 10:00 AM 📌 Venue: Open Space, Astana IT University ⏳ Poster submission deadline: May 10, 2026 by 16:00 📬 Posters are submitted by supervisors via the official form 🔗 Submit your poster: https://forms.office.com/r/0EujHB88wk Step up, present your project, and make it count! 🚀

🏷 CSIA Staff Recruitment 🔬 ⚡️ Want to drive science at AITU? CSIA is an AITUSA committee responsible for the university's scientific life. We're looking for those ready to organise events and make science more exciting for every student. 💡 What the staff does:

🧪 Organise scientific events and activities 🤝 Develop a culture of science across the university 💼 Work as part of the AITUSA team

📍 Details: 🎓 Open to all AITU students 📝 No requirements — motivation and initiative are what matter ⏳ Deadline: May 2 🔗 Apply here: https://forms.cloud.microsoft/r/X1rEXB3mKM Become part of the team shaping science at AITU! 🚀

🏷 Hackathon: Prompt Play Hackathon 2026 💻 ⚡️ Think you know how to talk to AI? Prove it! Astana IT University invites students to a hackathon focused on Prompt Engineering and gamification. Two stages, real prizes, and a chance to stand out. 💰 Prize Fund: 🥇 1st place — 250,000 ₸ 🥈 2nd place — 150,000 ₸ 🥉 3rd place — 100,000 ₸ 💡 What awaits you:

👥 Teams of 1 to 2 people 👤 Mentor support throughout 🛠 Full project development cycle 🎤 Final pitch in front of a jury

📍 Timeline & Details: 🌐 Stage 1 — online test: April 27 – May 1 👤 Stage 2 — offline defence: May 16, Astana 🔗 Register here: https://prompt2026.astanait.edu.kz Go solo or bring a partner — show the world what your prompts can do! 🚀

🏷 Education: Silkway Accelerator 7.0 📚 ⚡️ Is your startup ready for global scale? Astana Hub, in partnership with Google for Startups, has opened applications for Batch 7 of Silkway Accelerator — Central Asia's flagship acceleration program for tech startups at PMF and Scale stages. 💡 What You'll Get:

🗓 12 weeks of intensive offline acceleration in Almaty ☁️ Up to $100,000 in Google Cloud credits + Google Workspace 👤 Personal tracker + mentors from Google for Startups and Astana Hub 🏢 Free office and accommodation in Almaty for 2 non-local founders 🎤 Demo Day in front of investors, venture funds, and strategic partners 💼 Astana Hub Ventures shortlist — potential investment from $100K to $500K

📍 Details: 🌍 Eligibility: Kazakhstan, Uzbekistan, Kyrgyzstan, Tajikistan, Turkmenistan, Azerbaijan, Georgia, Mongolia 📦 Stage: PMF or Scale — a working product is required 💵 Program cost: $20,000 (can be covered via a SAFE agreement) ⏳ Application deadline: April 30, 2026, 23:59 🔗 Apply here: https://astanahub.com/ru/l/silkwayaccelerator2026 Silkway alumni have collectively raised over $48M in investment. Will Batch 7 be your turning point? 🚀

🏷 Education: Silkway Accelerator 7.0 📚 ⚡️ Is your startup ready for global scale? Astana Hub, in partnership with Google for Startups, has opened applications for Batch 7 of Silkway Accelerator — Central Asia's flagship acceleration program for tech startups at PMF and Scale stages. 💡 What You'll Get:

🗓 12 weeks of intensive offline acceleration in Almaty ☁️ Up to $100,000 in Google Cloud credits + Google Workspace 👤 Personal tracker + mentors from Google for Startups and Astana Hub 🏢 Free office and accommodation in Almaty for 2 non-local founders 🎤 Demo Day in front of investors, venture funds, and strategic partners 💼 Astana Hub Ventures shortlist — potential investment from $100K to $500K

📍 Details: 🌍 Eligibility: Kazakhstan, Uzbekistan, Kyrgyzstan, Tajikistan, Turkmenistan, Azerbaijan, Georgia, Mongolia 📦 Stage: PMF or Scale — a working product is required 💵 Program cost: $20,000 (can be covered via a SAFE agreement) ⏳ Application deadline: April 30, 2026, 23:59 🔗 Apply here: https://astanahub.com/ru/l/silkwayaccelerator2026 Silkway alumni have collectively raised over $48M in investment. Will Batch 7 be your turning point? 🚀

🏷 EPICS in IEEE — Student-Driven Community Engineering Projects 🔬 ⚡️ Got an engineering idea that can change lives? EPICS in IEEE invites students to submit proposals that tackle real technological needs in local communities. 💰 Grant: up to $10,000 + mentorship and project resources 💡 About the Programme:

🔍 Identify a problem in your local community 🤝 Partner with a non-profit organization 🛠 Design and deploy an engineering solution with your team ⏰ Projects must be completed within 1 year 🎓 All participants must be IEEE members

📍 Requirements & Deadlines: 📅 Accepting Proposals: March 1 – May 1, 2026 ⏳ Deadline: May 1, 2026 🔗 Training Course: epics.ieee.org/resources/ Engineering meets social good — submit your proposal and be part of the movement! 🚀

🏷 AITU Ventures FIRST Incubator 🎯 ⚡️ Missed the deadline? You've got another shot. The application deadline for AITU Ventures FIRST Incubator has been extended to May 20. Mentorship, resources, and a strong startup ecosystem — all waiting for you. 📍 Details:

⏳ New deadline: May 20

Apply now and build your startup the right way! 🚀

🏷 Science: Ministry of Agriculture of Kazakhstan Seeks Startups 🔬 ⚡️ Your project could reshape agriculture in Kazakhstan! The Ministry of Agriculture of the Republic of Kazakhstan is looking for startups, student teams, and research groups with ready-made agri-tech solutions — the best projects will be considered for pilot implementation at the national level. 💡 About the Programme:

🤖 AI & Big Data — algorithms for agricultural data analysis 🛰 Satellite Monitoring — tracking and analysis of farmland 🐄 Livestock & Crop Production — digital tools for the sector 📦 Product Traceability — tracking from field to shelf

📍 Requirements & Deadlines: 📝 What to submit: brief solution description, project stage, team info 🏆 Goal: pilot integration into Kazakhstan's agro-digital ecosystem 🔗 Submit your project: zhulduz.kambarova@astanait.edu.kz This is a real chance to bring your idea to national scale — go for it! 🚀