Qazaqstan Investment Corporation has signed a Memorandum on Strategic partnership of development institutes in the field of science, digitalization and industry

As part of the Digital Bridge 2025 international technology forum, participants in the panel session "Artificial Intelligence and the Innovation Lifecycle: Synergy of Kazakhstan's development institutions" signed a Memorandum on strategic partnership between development institutions in the fields of science, digitalization and industry. The Memorandum was signed by: “Qazaqstan Investment Corporation” JSC, National Agency for the Development of Innovations “QazInnovations” JSC, Science Fund JSC, “Center for Trade Policy Development QazTrade” JSC, “Development Bank of Kazakhstan” JSC and The National Institute of Intellectual Property.

The document establishes the intention of the parties to join forces to form a single innovation cycle and create an effective ecosystem aimed at accelerating the technological development and industrial breakthrough of the country.

The parties agreed to create a single platform for interaction, develop the activities of the Innovation Headquarters as a coordination platform, promote projects in the field of digitalization, support exports and international commercialization, as well as work together to protect and commercialize intellectual property.

The Digital Bridge 2025 Forum, held under the theme "Generative Nation", traditionally gathers startups, corporations, venture funds, development institutions and international experts, becoming a key platform for discussing the prospects of digital transformation and the introduction of artificial intelligence into the economy of Kazakhstan.

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Qazaqstan Investment Corporation JSC is a private equity fund established in 2007, whose main mission is to promote sustainable economic growth in Kazakhstan by attracting direct investment and supporting projects that contribute to the modernization and competitiveness of key industries. It is a subsidiary of Baiterek NMH JSC. See additional information on the website https://qic.kz/ru.

National Agency for the Development of Innovations QazInnovations JSC is a national agency that develops Kazakhstan's innovation ecosystem, including providing grants, supporting business incubators, providing analytics and methodological support, and creating an innovation infrastructure. See additional information on the website https://qic.kz/ru.

Science Fund JSC provides scientific and technical services to business entities in the field of science and technology, and also uses design and engineering equipment to achieve the best results. See additional information on the website https://qic.kz/ru .

Center for Trade Policy Development QazTrade JSC is a single operator for export development under the Ministry of Trade and Integration of the Republic of Kazakhstan, supporting SMEs through the promotion of domestic products to foreign markets. See additional information on the website https://qic.kz/ru.

Development Bank of Kazakhstan JSC is a national development institution that finances medium- and long-term projects aimed at developing the manufacturing industry, infrastructure, and medium and large businesses in Kazakhstan. Its activities contribute to attracting investment, developing the country's non-resource potential, and improving investment activity. It is a subsidiary of Baiterek NMH JSC. See additional information on the website https://qic.kz/ru .

The National Institute of Intellectual Property a state enterprise with the right of economic management, of the Committee on Intellectual Property Rights of the Ministry of Justice of the Republic of Kazakhstan carries out state registration and protection of intellectual property objects, including trademarks, inventions, industrial designs and other objects. See additional information on the website https://qazpatent.kz/ru