Info session Hult Prize Kazakhstan
On October 16, 2025, the Kazakh National Agrarian Research University (KazNARU), the Institute of Green and Sustainable Development, held an Information session within the framework of the Hult Prize KazNARU. The workshop was attended by students of the Faculty of Engineering Technologies of KazNARU, Kazakh University of International Relations and World Languages. Abylai Khan, Kazakh-British Technical University (KBTU), and others. The Hult Prize is an annual competition for ideas that address pressing social issues such as food security, access to water, energy, and education. The Hult Prize named after Bertil Hult, the prize is awarded to college students and is often referred to as the "Nobel Prize for Students". It is more than just a presentation; it is a strategic opportunity with far-reaching consequences: – Investor Magnetism. The Demo Day acts as a powerful magnet for investors, including business angels, venture capitalists, and corporate funds.
This meeting helped students to form their business ideas, learn more about the program, apply for positions, and much more, from the invited guests were: Regional Manager – Central and South Asia at the Hult Prize Foundation in UK - Ms. Supriya Jangre, Ms. Yana Dabaghie – MENA Regional Manager.
Students actively participated and asked questions.
Ms. Yana Dabaghie shared the main points of the event, welcomed the guys and noted the importance of organizing and participating in this event. She highlighted 3 important areas:
1) What is Hult Prize, why is it important to participate;
2) How important it is to create your first startup;
3) What are the advantages and opportunities in the future.
Ms. Maiya Suyunchaliyeva (Leading Specialist of the Institute of Green and Sustainable Development and Hult Prize National Coordinator in Kazakhstan) also welcomed the guests and students, noted the importance of this meeting, answered all the questions.
Also at the end of the event prize was awarded.
The event was organized by the Institute of Green and Sustainable Development with the aim of developing startup areas on the basis of the university and participation in international rankings.