It all started with an idea: to build not just workshops in Aktau, but a full-fledged ecosystem where students, schoolchildren and young engineers can learn, create, make mistakes and try again. Today, YU Technopark is an entry point into the digital economy for a new generation of Kazakhstanis.

In June 2025, YU Technopark launched an AI school based on the international 01 Edu model, an educational system without teachers and lectures based on the principles of peer-to-peer and teamwork. This is not just a course, it is a challenge to familiar formats.

"We have abandoned classical formats. Every student learns to solve real-world problems, going from a beginner to a confident digital specialist," said Yerlan Turgenbayev, coordinator of 01 Edu.

From June 2 to June 27, 2025, PISCINE is taking place - the entrance intensive and the first qualifying stage inside the 01 Edu model. 260 students from the fields of "Information Systems" and "Computer Engineering and Software" participate in it.

In the first week, the participants solved more than 60 individual tasks and 5 team projects, demonstrating growth in algorithmic thinking, programming languages and team dynamics.

Based on the results of PISCINE, 90 best students will be selected to continue their two-year studies in the areas of artificial intelligence, DevOps, algorithms and generative AI. 01 Edu is not just about training specialists. It is a school of thought, independence and digital leadership.

In parallel with the launch of the AI school, the first stream of the FabLab program was completed, which included three tracks: robotics, 3D design and textile art.

"For many students, this was their first experience working with high-precision equipment. We have created not just courses, but a space where an idea turns into a physical object," said robotics specialist Yryszhan Sansyzbai.

On May 21, 2025, YU FabLab joined the global FabLabs network, which unites more than 2,300 digital laboratories in 120+ countries. This is not just a status, but a recognition of the laboratory's quality and potential on a global level.

On April 18, 2025, the President of the Republic of Kazakhstan visited YU Technopark as part of a working trip. The Head of State personally got acquainted with educational programs, laboratories and innovative solutions developed by young engineers.This visit became a symbol of national recognition of the importance of digital and engineering education in the region and confirmed the strategic role of YU Technopark in the development of human capital in Western Kazakhstan.

The purpose of the technopark is not only to teach students new technologies, but also to create a practical environment where knowledge is transformed into real products. Students here not only learn, but create everything from programmable robots to products on CNC machines, from digital design to smart systems.

"We are building a culture of creativity. This is a place where young people learn to work with their hands, head and heart," Omar Tashim, director of the technopark.

The YU Technopark team adheres to a simple but powerful philosophy:

We are not copying Silicon Valley - we are building our own.