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MISSION. We are building an intellectual ecosystem where knowledge generation transforms into applied technologies. Our goal is to train a new generation of researchers and integrate knowledge-intensive solutions into the real economy to ensure technological sovereignty and sustainable progress for Kazakhstan.
PHILOSOPHY: SYNERGY OF INTELLECT AND SUSTAINABILITY
- AI-First Strategy: Following the national "AI-Sana" vector. Artificial Intelligence is not just a subject of study, but a foundational basis for the transformation of science, economy, and public administration.
- Impact Orientation (UN SDGs): Scientific inquiry is focused on creating measurable social and economic impact:
- SDG 4: Intellectualizing education through the implementation of adaptive AI.
- SDG 8 & 9: Stimulating technological entrepreneurship and innovation infrastructure.
- SDG 11: Designing cognitive services for "smart cities."
- Convergence of Sciences: Blurring the boundaries between STEM, social, and digital disciplines to address complex contemporary challenges.
Department`s main functions
- Designing the Future (Strategy & SDGs)
- Forming a portfolio of breakthrough projects in green energy, inclusion, and resource security.
- Verifying the university's scientific agenda for alignment with global sustainable development indicators.
- Artificial Intelligence Expansion (AI-Sana)
- Administering the roadmap of the national project "AI-Sana" within the university's perimeter.
- Deploying infrastructure for AI-driven research: using neural networks and predictive analytics at all stages of the research cycle.
- Scaling specialized competence centers: AI in Education, AI in Urbanistics, AI in Fintech.
- Effective Innovation & R&D Management
- Centralized coordination of grant activity with a priority on high-tech developments.
- Aggressive commercialization support: from intellectual property protection to bringing R&D products to market.
- Launching an accelerator for student startups based on artificial intelligence architecture.
- Global Integration & Technological Networking
- Direct interaction with the Kazakh Ministry of Digital Development, Astana Hub, and the Damu Fund for seamless implementation of university developments.
- Collaboration with international centers of excellence in sustainable development and DeepTech.
- Predictive Analytics & Audit
- Automated scientometric analysis of research productivity using AI tools.
- Publishing an annual strategic report: "Turan-Astana: Impact on SDGs & AI-Sana."
Contacts
Head of the Science and Commercialization Department – Nurmanov Almas Maratbekovich
a.nurmanov@tau-edu.kz
8 (7172) 39-81-18 (ext. 108)
Astana, st. Dukenuly, 29
Educational building "B", room 216
Working hours - from 09:00 to 18.00 hours