Scientists and Business Join Forces to Address Regional Technological Challenges

A Regional Strategic Session titled “Science and Business as the Foundation of Regional Growth in North Kazakhstan Region: 2026–2028” has commenced at Kozybayev University. The three-day event is being held in the format of a scientific and business hackathon and is aimed at transforming the agro-industrial sector of Northern and Central Kazakhstan. The session is organized with the support of the Akimat of the North Kazakhstan Region, JSC Science Fund, and SIMCON Consulting Company (Kazakhstan).

“We held a similar session in 2024. This time, we initiated the event to raise issues related to the development of regional science. We strive to ensure that the results of our researchers’ work become real technologies that are in demand by enterprises and contribute to regional development. I am confident that our strategic session will become an important step toward launching new projects that will make a significant contribution to the development of the North Kazakhstan Region and strengthen the country's scientific and technological potential,” said Chairman of the Executive Board - Rector Yerbol Issakayev while welcoming the hackathon participants.

More than 40 agricultural enterprises, livestock farms, research institutes, machine-building plants, and manufacturing companies are participating in the scientific and technological session. Business representatives present real technological challenges, while experts structure commercially viable solutions, demonstrate market potential, and identify opportunities for business growth.

Participants are developing solutions within three tracks:

1. Crop Production Diversification (Meltwater collection and management systems;т Carbon-based forest shelterbelts; Regional soil fertility monitoring system; Breeding and adaptation of early-maturing sunflower varieties аnd other initiatives)

2. Livestock Production Diversification (Production of feed pellets (alfalfa); Secondary utilization of lagoon waste (biotechnological treatment); IT-based cattle feeding and stress management systems; Genetic reproduction and breeding of adapted livestock аnd other initiatives)

3. Engineering and Manufacturing Diversification (Reverse engineering; 3D printing technologies; Automation solutions; Materials science аnd other areas)

As a result of the session, six strategic regional scientific projects will be developed, and sustainable consortia between research teams and businesses will be established to ensure a scientific and innovation breakthrough for regional enterprises.