Kazakhstani eco-startups will present their projects at the global UNIDO competition in Istanbul

The National GCIP Kazakhstan Forum 2024, held in Astana, identified the best representatives in the field of green technologies. Five startups won the prestigious Global Cleantech Innovation Programme: Science and Technology Water Center, Smart Energy Solutions, Faceplate, MuratBeton Technology, and Kaz-REEcycling, which also received the "Award for Women's Leadership." These projects demonstrated advanced solutions in water technologies, smart energy, material recycling, and sustainable waste management.

The winners received cash prizes and the opportunity to represent Kazakhstan at the global UNIDO final in Istanbul in 2025 and the COP30 climate summit in Brazil.

The forum was opened by the Minister of Ecology and Natural Resources of Kazakhstan, Yerlan Nysanbayev, who emphasized the importance of green technologies for the country's sustainable development:
"The ultimate goal of GCIP Kazakhstan is to make the country a regional leader in the field of green technologies."

A memorandum of cooperation between IGTIC, TusHoldings, and the Zagreb Innovation Centre was signed at the event, opening access for Kazakh startups to international resources and technologies.

An important part of the forum was a panel discussion on the prospects for the development of clean technologies, as well as workshops and a business game called "UN Summit," focused on climate negotiations.