Announcement of the Startup Project Competition “TAU Startup Battle”
Turan-Astana University announces the launch of the “TAU Startup Battle” competition, aimed at supporting innovative ideas, fostering entrepreneurial thinking, and developing a startup ecosystem.
Competition Goal
To identify and support promising startup projects, stimulate innovation activity, and promote technological and social entrepreneurship.
Registration and Application Submission
To participate, applicants must submit the following materials by March 30, 2026 (inclusive) to the email address:
k.shebeko@tau-edu.kz
- Project team information (full names of participants, status — student / master’s student / doctoral student / entrepreneur, university or organization, contact details);
- Project presentation;
- Brief project description.
Eligible Participants:
- undergraduate, master’s, and doctoral students of Turan-Astana University;
- students of other universities in the Republic of Kazakhstan and foreign universities;
- young entrepreneurs, startup founders, and authors of business ideas;
- project teams including students, graduates, and professionals from various fields.
Faculty members and industry experts may participate as mentors or members of the expert jury.
Project Format
Projects at the idea, prototype, or early implementation stage are accepted, provided they contain an innovative component and demonstrate social, economic, or technological relevance.
Each project must include:
- a description of the problem and proposed solution;
- target audience;
- innovative approach;
- implementation or monetization model (if applicable);
- information about the project team and role distribution.
Presentation Requirements:
- presentation time — up to 7 minutes;
- video demonstration is allowed (up to 1 minute).
Evaluation Criteria:
- Originality of the idea — novelty and uniqueness;
- Feasibility — soundness of the model and realism of the proposed solution;
- Innovation — level of technological, scientific, or social innovation;
- Team — competence, experience, and role distribution;
- Social/Economic Impact — potential impact on society or the market;
- Scalability Potential — sustainability and growth prospects of the project.
Awards:
- 1st, 2nd, and 3rd places;
- special nominations (at the discretion of the jury).
Winners and finalists may receive:
- certificates for participation in TAU-InnoHub acceleration programs;
- mentoring and expert consultations;
- access to the university’s infrastructure;
- additional prizes provided by sponsors.
The competition is held in accordance with the Regulations on the “TAU Startup Battle” Student Startup Project Competition.
Contact Person:
Konstantin Shebeko, Doctor of Economics, Professor
Head of the Entrepreneurship Center
Turan-Astana University
k.shebeko@tau-edu.kz