Our university hosted a seminar titled “Horizon Europe: International Opportunities for Integrating Science and Industry.” The event brought together faculty members, researchers, doctoral students, young scientists, and specialists responsible for implementing research projects.
The speakers included Aizhan Samambayeva, PhD, representative of the National Contact Point for “Cluster 4: Digital, Industry and Space” under the Horizon Europe programme of the Ministry of Science and Higher Education of the Republic of Kazakhstan and an independent expert on industrial technology adaptation; Sherzod Kurbanbekov, PhD, Director of the Research Institute of Natural Sciences, Nanotechnology and New Materials; and Tulkinjon Gaipov, Director of the Sustainable Development Research Centre.
Horizon Europe is the European Union’s research and innovation funding programme for 2021–2027. It provides grant support for research projects, promotes international scientific cooperation, and facilitates the introduction of new technologies into industry.
The seminar aimed to introduce participants to funding opportunities for international research projects under Horizon Europe, examine mechanisms for cooperation with European research consortia, and provide informational and methodological support for integrating research outcomes into industrial processes through technology transfer and commercialization.
The seminar was opened by Ainash Oshibayeva, Vice-Rector for Research and Strategic Development. She wished the participants productive work and expressed confidence that the event would serve as a valuable platform for sharing knowledge and experience.
Sherzod Kurbanbekov and Tulkinjon Gaipov then presented in detail the project proposal titled “From Laboratory to Industry: Innovative Technologies for Raw Material Processing, Critical Material Recovery and Industrial Waste Management.” Aizhan Samambayeva delivered a presentation titled “From a European Grant to Industrial Impact.”
The seminar addressed the preparation of international grant applications under Horizon Europe, participation in European research consortia, engagement of potential partners, and research project funding mechanisms. Particular attention was also given to ways of introducing scientific developments into industry through technology transfer and commercialization.
Following the meeting, participants received practical recommendations on joining international research projects and securing funding for their implementation. Further areas of work related to the preparation and submission of grant applications were also identified.
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