This year, the competition received over 200 applications. Following a multi-stage selection process, 11 finalist teams were chosen to present their projects to a jury of experts, investors, and representatives of the technology ecosystem.
The final event was attended by distinguished guests, including Sayasat Nurbek, Minister of Science and Higher Education of the Republic of Kazakhstan , and Nico Caprez, Vice President of Global AI Infrastructure Growth at NVIDIA . His presence was particularly significant: NVIDIA is one of the key global players shaping the AI industry. This is the layer where the future of the digital economy is being built, and his participation reflects growing international attention to Kazakhstan’s deep tech ecosystem.
The total prize pool of the competition amounted to 16 million KZT, fully funded by the NU Impact Foundation.
Winners of DeepTech Bäige 2026:
1st Place – AI DRONE (7,000,000 KZT)
AI DRONE presents an unmanned aerial vehicle equipped with an intelligent control system based on Large Language Models (LLMs).
2nd Place – ROBIO (5,000,000 KZT)
ROBIO is developing an AI-powered tactile glove for biomedical screening.
3rd Place – BUNKSENSE (3,000,000 KZT)
BUNKSENSE is an autonomous AI solution for monitoring feeding at livestock complexes.
Audience Choice Award – From Earth to Orbit (1,000,000 KZT).
This project showcases Kazakhstani battery technologies designed for sustainable energy and the aerospace industry, aiming to provide high-performance power solutions for extreme conditions.
DeepTech Bäige continues to serve as a key platform for supporting science-driven startups and fostering the development of advanced technologies in Kazakhstan. The program is implemented by NURIS and Astana Business Campus with the support of the NU Impact Foundation, part of the Nazarbayev University ecosystem.
