Information for Participants

General Regulations for the “{project_name}” Challenge

1. General Information

“{project_name}” is an innovative project challenge that brings together students, researchers, and industry representatives. Over three days, teams will develop solutions to challenges formulated by industrial partners. This format ensures the practical significance of the developments and allows for the rapid creation of applied solutions for real-world industry needs.

2. Goals and Objectives

The goal of the challenge is to develop digital and agritech solutions using artificial intelligence, strengthen ties between science, education, and business, and unlock the potential of youth.

Objectives of the challenge:

  • To stimulate youth innovative entrepreneurship;
  • To form teams capable of solving applied problems;
  • To integrate science, education, and business;
  • To identify and support talented students and young professionals;
  • To develop project-based thinking and teamwork skills.

3. Challenge Participants

Students, young researchers, and startup teams from higher education institutions in Kazakhstan and abroad are eligible. Participation is in teams of 7 to 10 members. A participant can only be a member of one team.

4. Project Requirements

Challenges are formulated by industrial partners. All projects must aim to solve specific problems in agriculture, including:

  • Digitalization of the agro-industrial complex;
  • Implementation of IT solutions for monitoring and management;
  • Development of innovative technologies in crop and livestock farming;
  • Environmentally sustainable solutions for the agricultural sector.

5. Format and Stages

Preparatory Stage (until December 11)

The list of challenges is published on the official website. Registration and team formation begin.

Challenge Kick-off (December 12, Day 1)

Grand opening, presentation of challenges, case selection by teams, and the start of work.

Project Development (December 13, Day 2)

Solution development, model creation, mentoring sessions, and intermediate pitches.

Final Pitches (December 14, Day 3)

Presentation of results to the jury, project evaluation, and award ceremony.

6. Conditions of Participation

  1. Submitting an application via the official website implies consent to these Regulations.
  2. The main task is to develop a solution prototype that meets the criteria of novelty and originality.
  3. A ready-made prototype created before the official start of the challenge is not allowed to participate.
  4. Each team must prepare and present its solution.

7. Jury and Evaluation Criteria

The jury includes representatives from universities, industrial partners, and independent experts. The maximum total score is 25 points.

Criterion (0-5 points)
Relevance and Significance
Innovation and Originality
Practical Applicability and Scalability
Quality of the Business Model
Teamwork and Presentation Quality

How to Participate?

1

Assemble a Team

Find like-minded people (7-10 members).

2

Submit an Application

Fill out the form on our website.

3

Receive Confirmation

We will send you all the necessary information.

Register