Astana Hub should become a core of innovation ecosystem created in Kazakhstan - Nursultan Nazarbayev
Before the start of the event, the Head of State got acquainted with the projects of Kazakhstani start-up companies, examined research laboratories, and also heard reports on the activities of the IT university and the progress in implementing the Digital Kazakhstan state program.
Speaking with the welcoming speech, the President of Kazakhstan thanked those present for participating in the official launch of the Astana Hub International Technopark of IT Start-ups.
“I am glad to welcome you in our young, hospitable capital - Astana. I would like to thank Prime Minister of Estonia, Mr. Jüri Ratas, and all foreign guests for participating in the official opening. This event is important for Kazakhstan in the conditions of the fourth industrial revolution”, Nursultan Nazarbayev said.
The Head of State stressed the special significance of the digitalization process in the further progress of the country and society.
“The Internet, artificial intelligence, 3D printing technology and blockchain actively penetrate all spheres of human life, and this is a key trend of modern times. Digitalization has become one of the important factors for the development and competitiveness of states. The leading countries of the world, as well as their associations, such as the G-20 and the European Union, have already adopted their strategic documents on digitalization”, the President of Kazakhstan said.
Nursultan Nazarbayev separately focused on the process of implementing the digitalization program in our country and the results achieved in this direction.
“Kazakhstan was one of the first in the CIS to begin the introduction of electronic public services. Last year we launched the Third Modernization of Kazakhstan. There are already concrete achievements”, the Head of State said.
Nursultan Nazarbayev stressed that the Astana Hub International Technopark of IT Start-ups should become a core of the innovation ecosystem created in Kazakhstan.
“Technopark participants will be able to enjoy simplified visa and labor regimes, they will also be presented with tax and other benefits. A mentoring institute was created at its base, within which experts accompany start-up teams”, the President of Kazakhstan said.
In addition, the Head of State focused on the necessity to provide assistance to talented young people involved in the development of IT technologies.
“We need to create a new generation of IT talents. Our main task is to help clever and talented guys. We fully support private initiatives, programming schools, spartakiads, robotics and cyber sport olympiads. Curricula have been updated at universities”, Nursultan Nazarbayev said.
The President of Kazakhstan also informed the participants of the event about the creation in the country of the Business Angels Club (QazAngels), the Association of Venture Capitalists and the Co-investment Fund.
In conclusion, the Head of State urged everyone to take an active part in the development of innovations and digital technologies, pointing out the opportunities available for this.
Photo by Bauyrzhan Zhuasbayev
