The final of the Smart Space competition supported by Bank CenterCredit successfully concluded in Almaty
On April 12, the final of the Smart Space competition took place in Almaty, bringing together more than 80 project teams from 40 leading educational institutions of Kazakhstan. The competition aimed to stimulate the interest of the younger generation in scientific creativity and technological entrepreneurship in the field of high technologies, particularly in the space industry.
The goal of the project is to select and support the best project teams for their further inclusion in the business projects of the initiative industrial-innovative and scientific-educational program "International Space Networking Community (MK2S)," which unites education, science, and entrepreneurship.
Bank CenterCredit supported the project, emphasizing its commitment to supporting scientific and educational initiatives aimed at developing the country's innovative potential and involving young people in breakthrough research and development.
"Kazakhstan Smart Space is not just a platform for exchanging knowledge and innovative ideas but also a vivid example of our shared commitment to progress, innovation, and the development of young talent. Bank CenterCredit values the opportunity to contribute to the scientific potential and creativity of youth, especially in the field of education. We are convinced that the younger generation plays a key role in the exploration and conquest of space," said Didar Khalyk, a representative of Bank CenterCredit.
During the Smart Space competition, master classes, teleconferences with thought leaders in the fields of TRIZ, PRIZ, STEM, and STEAM, presentations of internship and acceleration program opportunities, as well as tasks from leading partners in the space industry, were conducted. The main event was the Space Cup KZ Smart Space 2024 tournament, where teams competed for the title of "Best Young Project Manager in the SpaceTech field." Winners in three age categories: 7-12 years, 12-16 years, and 16-22 years, were awarded various prizes, including a tour to the Baikonur Cosmodrome and annual subscriptions to the PRIZ Guru Hub platform.