On August 7, the review of applications for the 2026 Scientific Grant Competition of the Almaty City Akimat began at Turan University.
AlmaU submitted three projects selected for their strong potential for practical application, implementation, and commercialization:
- Almaty Predictive Culture Analytics (APCA) – an AI-based predictive analytics system for cultural institutions in Almaty. The project is led by Tatiana Soldatenko, PhD, CMC-AF, Associate Professor at the Institute of Entrepreneurship, Graduate School of Business, AlmaU.
- Zabota.asia – De-identified Registries for Local Research – a digital no-code platform for de-identified patient registries focused on chronic non-communicable diseases, with AI-powered analysis of pharmacotherapy outcomes. The project is led by Aidа Salimzhankyzy Omir, PhD. It was presented by the principal investigator Gleb Krasnov, a physician and CEO of Digital Doctor Kazakhstan LLP.
- HYDROROCK Smart Tree Irrigation – an intelligent underground irrigation system for urban trees featuring IoT sensors and digital monitoring. The project is aimed at the efficient use of water resources and sustainable urban greening in Almaty. The project is led by Darhan Esayuly Yerezhep, PhD, Associate Professor. It was presented by the principal investigator Zhaniya Khaibullina, PhD.
Each project is designed for a 12-month period, with the requested funding amounting to KZT 34.8 million.
The initiatives address three important areas of Almaty’s development: the digital transformation of the urban environment, social sustainability and healthcare, as well as the development of the Green Almaty initiative. All projects are focused on achieving tangible practical results, with potential for further scaling and commercialization.