On March 10, the Innovation Center under the Ministry of Science, Higher Education and Innovations of the Kyrgyz Republic hosted the award ceremony for the winners of the 2025 pilot program “Student Startup.”
As a result of the competition, among the ten best student projects selected nationwide, students of the B. Sydykov Kyrgyz-Uzbek International University achieved victory with three initiatives, once again proving the university’s strong scientific and startup potential.
Winning projects:
– Center for Supporting Children with Autism and Disabilities, aimed at developing emotional cognition — grant of 450,000 KGS;
– Digital Osh — grant of 1,000,000 KGS;
– Kids Web Kyrgyzstan — grant of 430,000 KGS.
Minister of Science, Higher Education and Innovations Gulzat Isamatova attended the ceremony, emphasizing that supporting students’ innovative initiatives is a key direction in developing science, technology, and youth entrepreneurship in the country.
Rector of KUIU, Doctor of Economics, Professor Abdilbaet Mamasyidikov, also took part in the event, noting that the “Student Startup” program gives students great motivation:
“This project is being launched for the first time in our country. I believe it will inspire young people to develop and implement new innovative ideas. I express my deep gratitude to the ministry and the innovation fund for organizing the certificate awarding ceremony at such a high level,” said the rector.
All winning teams received certificates of grant support to implement their projects.
This achievement is the result of students’ creative thinking, scientific exploration, and commitment to innovation. The Kyrgyz-Uzbek International University will continue to support youth startup initiatives and create conditions for the realization of new ideas.
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