AlmaU contribution

AlmaU supports applied innovation through laboratories, industry cooperation, research projects and technology commercialisation.

Activities and documented evidence

AlmaU AI Lab: Connecting Artificial Intelligence, Research and Industry

On 11 December 2025, AlmaU officially opened the AlmaU AI Lab Center for Artificial Intelligence within its School of Digital Technologies and Economics. The new centre was established to connect education, research, industry and entrepreneurship through the development and application of artificial intelligence technologies.

Industrial Digitalisation: Partnership with Dassault Systèmes

On 13 October 2025, AlmaU and Dassault Systèmes signed a memorandum of cooperation focused on industrial digitalisation in Kazakhstan. The discussions addressed opportunities for joint research and development projects responding to the technological needs of Kazakhstan’s industrial sector.

Technology Commercialization Center: Translating Research into Economic Value

Established in 2022, AlmaU’s Technology Commercialization Center (TCC) serves as an institutional bridge between researchers, entrepreneurs, investors and industry. The Center supports the development of commercialisation strategies for research-based technologies and assists project teams in identifying potential industrial partners and investors.

Five Innovative Projects Advance in the 2026 Almaty Grant Competition

In July 2026, AlmaU announced that five university innovation projects had successfully passed the first stage of the Almaty City Akimat’s grant competition for the implementation of scientific and scientific-technical results. The projects were supported through the University’s Technology Commercialization Center.

Student-Led Innovation and Applied Research

AlmaU promotes research-based learning through projects that address real-world technological and environmental challenges. Within its collaboration with Lehigh University, students are developing a longitudinal research methodology to investigate the performance of portable air purification technologies under the environmental conditions of Almaty.

Supporting University Spin-Offs and Agricultural Innovation

AlmaU also contributes to the development of innovation pathways connecting scientific research with agricultural production. Through cooperation involving its Technology Commercialization Center and the National Agrarian Science and Educational Centre, the University has explored commercialisation approaches for research-based enterprises.

Evidence and related news (original links retained)

Official evidence: Opening of AlmaU AI Lab, 11 December 2025

Official evidence: AlmaU and Dassault Systèmes Sign Cooperation Memorandum

Official evidence: AlmaU Technology Commercialization Center

Official evidence: AlmaU News: Five Projects Advance in the Grant Competition

Official evidence: AlmaU and Lehigh University Identify New Areas for Cooperation, June 2026

Official evidence: AlmaU Expands International Collaboration Through Science and Technology, June 2026

Institutional evidence: Zeynep College

Official evidence: AlmaU and NASEC: Spin-Off Development and Technology Commercialisation

Official evidence: HDSE Leadership Intensive 2026

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• https://almau.edu.kz/en/almau-submits-three-projects-to-the-almaty-akimat-scientific-grant-competition/