On November 13, 2026, as part of the III International Congress of Young Scientists, dedicated to the 35th anniversary of Kazakhstan’s Independence and the 80th anniversary of the National Academy of Sciences, a roundtable discussion entitled “From Scientific Results to the Market: Barriers and Mechanisms for Commercializing Scientific Developments” was held.
The event was organized by the National Academy of Sciences of the Republic of Kazakhstan under the President of the Republic of Kazakhstan and hosted by AlmaU.
The main objective of the meeting was to identify effective ways to transform scientific ideas into in-demand technologies and competitive products by bringing together researchers, entrepreneurs, and experts.
In his opening remarks, Academy Vice President Abai Serikkanov emphasized the need to strengthen cooperation between science and business and create favorable conditions for the practical application of research findings.
Renata Kudaibergenova, Vice-Rector for Research and Commercialization at AlmaU, also delivered welcoming remarks.
The meeting went beyond the traditional roundtable format, developing into an engaging and substantive professional discussion. Speakers presented compelling practical case studies, shared their experience in implementing scientific developments, and openly discussed the challenges involved in bringing research from the laboratory to the marketplace. Their presentations generated genuine interest among participants, encouraged an active exchange of views, and prompted discussion of concrete opportunities for cooperation.
Following the meeting, a resolution will be prepared outlining proposals to improve the mechanisms for commercializing research findings and strengthen cooperation between science and business.
The discussion was moderated by Balzhan Makhatova, Head of the Academy’s Department for Knowledge Promotion and Dissemination. At the conclusion of the event, the speakers were presented with certificates from the National Academy of Sciences.
The roundtable clearly demonstrated the importance of open dialogue between science and business, particularly when meaningful discussions lead to concrete initiatives and new opportunities for joint work.