FINAL STAGE OF THE “SCIENTIFIC START-UP PROJECTS” COMPETITION CONCLUDED AT AMANZHOLOV UNIVERSITY

Amanzholov University held the final stage of the “Scientific Start-up Projects” competition aimed at supporting and developing student research initiatives.

This year, 14 projects prepared by 21 students were submitted for the competition. Of these, nine projects represented the natural sciences and technical field, one project focused on pedagogy and psychology, and four projects were submitted in the social sciences and humanities.

During the final stage, participants presented their projects to the competition commission and provided detailed information on their scientific novelty, practical significance, competitive advantages, implementation mechanisms, prospects for practical application, and expected socio-economic impact.

The competition commission included Zhumagali Beisenbayuly Yessenbek, Member of the Board – Vice Rector for Scientific Work and Chairman of the Commission; Valentina Nikolaevna Nikolaeva, Researcher at the Laboratory of Plant Biology and Biotechnology of the National Scientific Laboratory for Collective Use; Gulnur Dauletkhanovna Sharapiyeva, Head of the Department of Science and Commercialization of Research Projects; Dastan Bolatuly Buitkenov, Leading Researcher at the Surface Engineering and Tribology Research Center; and Didar Kynatuly Seit Zhan, Deputy Head of the Department of Educational Work and Social Affairs. Alisher Adiletuly Nauryzbayev, Specialist at the Department of Science and Commercialization of Research Projects, served as Secretary of the Commission.

The submitted projects were evaluated according to a number of criteria, including scientific novelty, technological features and uniqueness of the developments, practical significance, cost-effectiveness, expected economic and social impact, and the quality of project presentations.

The competition is designed to support proactive students, develop project-based thinking and entrepreneurial skills, and create opportunities for the further implementation of promising scientific ideas.

Following the competition, the winners will receive cash prizes. The amount of the awards will be determined in accordance with the competition regulations and the approved budget for the current financial year.

The names of the winners will be announced separately after the competition commission completes its evaluation.