The document formalizes the parties’ intention to establish systematic collaboration in identifying opportunities for the adoption of innovative and advanced technologies, as well as creating an effective channel of interaction between the industrial sector and the technology community.
A key focus of the partnership will be identifying and engaging technology companies from the Astana Hub ecosystem to address applied operational challenges faced by the North Caspian Project operator.
“Partnership with North Caspian Operating Company is not just an agreement, but a shift toward a new model of interaction between the oil and gas industry and the innovation ecosystem. Today, major technological breakthroughs emerge at the intersection of startup agility and large-scale industrial capabilities. For Astana Hub, this is an opportunity to bring Kazakh and international startups to real industrial challenges, where their solutions can not only be tested but also implemented with measurable impact. We are creating an environment where innovation is no longer an experiment, but a working tool for transforming entire industries, including a strategically important one such as oil and gas,” said Astana Hub CEO Magzhan Madiev.
Key interaction formats such as Demo Days and specialized technology sessions will play an important role in this process. NCOC representatives will be able to directly engage with promising startups, evaluate their solutions, and consider pilot projects as well as potential deployment of digital and IT solutions.
In turn, Astana Hub will assist in identifying and selecting technology companies, organizing meetings, presentations, and solution demonstrations. This will ensure a transparent and structured collaboration process between the industrial company and the innovation ecosystem.
The partnership also provides NCOC with access to a broad database of startups, IT companies, and manufacturers registered within Astana Hub, significantly expanding its technological development and digital transformation capabilities.
The cooperation is expected to become an important step in advancing open innovation in Kazakhstan, strengthening ties between the oil and gas industry and the Astana Hub ecosystem, and creating new opportunities for the adoption of advanced technologies in strategically important sectors of the economy.
As a reminder, the event takes place within the framework of Kazakhstan’s Year of Artificial Intelligence, highlighting the national priority of AI development. The continued advancement of infrastructure, regulatory frameworks, and human capital forms a long-term foundation for technology adoption across key sectors of the economy.
The document formalizes the parties’ intention to establish systematic collaboration in identifying opportunities for the adoption of innovative and advanced technologies, as well as creating an effective channel of interaction between the industrial sector and the technology community.
A key focus of the partnership will be identifying and engaging technology companies from the Astana Hub ecosystem to address applied operational challenges faced by the North Caspian Project operator.
“Partnership with North Caspian Operating Company is not just an agreement, but a shift toward a new model of interaction between the oil and gas industry and the innovation ecosystem. Today, major technological breakthroughs emerge at the intersection of startup agility and large-scale industrial capabilities. For Astana Hub, this is an opportunity to bring Kazakh and international startups to real industrial challenges, where their solutions can not only be tested but also implemented with measurable impact. We are creating an environment where innovation is no longer an experiment, but a working tool for transforming entire industries, including a strategically important one such as oil and gas,” said Astana Hub CEO Magzhan Madiev.
Key interaction formats such as Demo Days and specialized technology sessions will play an important role in this process. NCOC representatives will be able to directly engage with promising startups, evaluate their solutions, and consider pilot projects as well as potential deployment of digital and IT solutions.
In turn, Astana Hub will assist in identifying and selecting technology companies, organizing meetings, presentations, and solution demonstrations. This will ensure a transparent and structured collaboration process between the industrial company and the innovation ecosystem.
The partnership also provides NCOC with access to a broad database of startups, IT companies, and manufacturers registered within Astana Hub, significantly expanding its technological development and digital transformation capabilities.
The cooperation is expected to become an important step in advancing open innovation in Kazakhstan, strengthening ties between the oil and gas industry and the Astana Hub ecosystem, and creating new opportunities for the adoption of advanced technologies in strategically important sectors of the economy.
As a reminder, the event takes place within the framework of Kazakhstan’s Year of Artificial Intelligence, highlighting the national priority of AI development. The continued advancement of infrastructure, regulatory frameworks, and human capital forms a long-term foundation for technology adoption across key sectors of the economy.