INTERNATIONAL CONFERENCE “TAU Forum on University Entrepreneurship Ecosystems”
to be held in Astana on April 29, 2026
Turan–Astana University announces the International Scientific and Practical Conference “TAU Forum on University Entrepreneurship Ecosystems”, which will take place on April 29, 2026, in Astana.
The event will be held in an on-site format with the option of online participation, ensuring broad international engagement and accessibility for participants from different countries.
What is the Forum about?
The purpose of the conference is to create an expert platform for discussing and promoting effective models of university entrepreneurship, the development of innovation ecosystems, startup culture, technology transfer, as well as interaction between science, education, and business.
The Forum will become a focal point for representatives of universities, research centers, startups, government bodies, and business organizations interested in developing an entrepreneurial environment based at universities.
Main objectives of the Conference:
• Analysis and discussion of best international practices in building university startup ecosystems;
• Exchange of experience in acceleration programs, technology transfer, and venture support;
• Formation of partnership networks between universities, business, and government institutions;
• Development of a resolution with recommendations for university education and innovation policies.
Key thematic areas:
- The university as a center of innovation and entrepreneurship
- Startup incubators and acceleration programs
- Research laboratories and technology transfer
- Integration of education, science, and business
- Financial mechanisms for supporting university startups
- The role of alumni in developing the entrepreneurial environment
- Digital platforms and team building
- International university cooperation in innovation
Who can participate:
• Faculty members and researchers
• Students and young entrepreneurs
• Representatives of universities and research organizations
• Business community representatives
• Representatives of government bodies and international organizations
Participation formats include on-site and online presentations, as well as project and startup pitches.
Publication of scientific articles in the journal “Izvestiya of Turan–Astana University” is предусмотрена: https://journal.tau-edu.kz.
Outcomes of the event:
• Publication of conference materials in the journal “Izvestiya of Turan–Astana University”: https://journal.tau-edu.kz
• Adoption of the conference resolution
• Creation of a database of participants and projects for further cooperation
Participation in the conference and publication of materials are free of charge.
Attention to non-resident participants: travel and accommodation expenses in Astana are covered by the sending organization or by the participants themselves.
Please send participation applications to k.shebeko@tau-edu.kz by April 24, 2026 (inclusive) using the following form.
APPLICATION FORM
for participation in the “TAU Forum on University Entrepreneurship Ecosystems”
- Full name (in full)
- Academic degree, academic title, position
- Affiliation
- Proposed topic
- Form of participation:
– on-site with presentation;
– online with presentation;
– online without presentation (for all interested participants);
– project / startup presentation - Contact information (phone number, e-mail)
Materials for publication should be submitted directly to the journal “Izvestiya of Turan–Astana University”: https://journal.tau-edu.kz.
We recommend reviewing in advance the “Author Guidelines / Article Requirements” of the journal at: https://journal.tau-edu.kz.
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