4 March 2026
SELECTION OF 100,000 PARTICIPANTS FOR THE SECOND STAGE OF THE “AI-SANA” PROGRAM STARTS
The Ministry of Science and Higher Education of the Republic of Kazakhstan, together with JSC “Science Fund” and with the support of the Public Foundation “Kazakhstan Khalkyna,” announces the start of a large-scale selection for participation in the second stage of the “AI-Sana” program.
If you want to:
work at the intersection of technology and artificial intelligence
launch your own projects
become part of the country’s largest AI movement
Do not miss the opportunity to pass the selection!
Participant Requirements:
Current students, master’s and doctoral students of higher and/or postgraduate education institutions in the Republic of Kazakhstan, as well as master’s and doctoral students studying under the international scholarship program “Bolashak” in 2026;
Completion of basic artificial intelligence courses within the first stage of the AI-Sana program or other AI courses;
Basic knowledge of English (no certificate required).*
*For further participation in the program, basic English is required, as work with AI models, code (Python), and specialized materials is conducted in English, where AI responses are most accurate and effective.
Testing Period:
March 2 – 15, 2026 (until 23:59)
You can register and take the test:
Through the PlatonusApp mobile application (for students of HEIs using the Platonus platform);
If your university does not use the Platonus platform — via the link: https://aisanatesting.kz or through the official website: https://aisana.gov.kz
What Participation Offers:
✅ Learning from World Experts
Training under Paul Kim, advisor at Lumos Capital Group, member of the AI Development Council under the President of Kazakhstan, and leading international experts, including representatives from Stanford and MIT, investors, and venture funds of Silicon Valley.
✅ AI Practice
From theory to real Python code in Google Colab. Understand how neural networks and language models work and apply them to real tasks.
✅ Entrepreneurial Mindset
Training with venture investors and startup founders. Learn how ideas are evaluated beyond the pitch.
✅ Work with Real Cases
Sectors include energy, agriculture, healthcare, finance, education, and other key industries in Kazakhstan.
✅ Ready Business Plan
Capstone project: 240 critical questions across 12 phases of startup development. Evaluated by AI systems, with the best works published in the Peer Gallery.
✅ Residency at Alem.ai
How to Get into the Second Stage:
Complete registration (a valid Gmail account is required)
Take the test:
The test consists of 25 questions
Each question has 4 answer options, only 1 of which is correct
Maximum test duration – 120 minutes
Test completion time is also considered as an additional selection criterion
Participants with the highest scores will be admitted based on test results
If successful, a confirmation email with a personal login and password will be sent to the registered email address
More details about the “AI-Sana” program can be found on the official website: https://aisana.gov.kz/
We wish you success and high achievements!