Kazakhstan to Launch a Unified Digital Science Portal

Kazakhstan will unveil its digital portal, Science of Kazakhstan, on November,30. The platform will consolidate information on scientific equipment and research findings, El.kz reports.

The announcement was made by Minister of Science and Higher Education Sayasat Nurbek during a briefing at the Kurultai, in an interview with astanatv.kz.

What the Portal Will Include

Researchers will be able to check whether the equipment required for their research is available in the country. According to Nurbek, the catalogue will help prevent unnecessary and duplicate procurement. The platform will also provide access to the results of scientific projects and programmes.

The Minister also highlighted the existing one-stop service operating under the auspices of Astana Hub. It provides information on ongoing projects, their allocated funding, the goods and services procured using these funds, and the tasks already completed.

Where the Platform Will Be Unveiled

The presentation will take place at the Kazakhstan Research University of Artificial Intelligence. The portal’s functionality will be demonstrated during a round-table discussion.

According to Nurbek, development of the platform has been underway for three years, with individual modules already operational for approximately two years.