The 29th International Oil and Gas Exhibition and Conference (KIOGE) will be held in Almaty from September 25 to 27, 2024, bringing together key players in the oil and gas industry of Kazakhstan.

KIOGE is an authoritative platform for the presentation of innovative technologies and key trends in the development of the oil and gas industry. The event promotes the development of relevant economic ideas and the development of specific solutions for the oil and gas sector.

ACF PIT, formerly known under the Tech Garden brand, with the support of the Ministry of Digital Development, Innovation and Aerospace Industry of the Republic of Kazakhstan, and the Ministry of Energy of the Republic of Kazakhstan, announces the start of the third Industry 4.0 Startup Battle KIOGE. Which will be held as part of the international exhibition and conference "Oil and Gas" KIOGE.

Recall that the previous two competitions were held in 2023 and 2024 and proved that Industry 4.0 Startup Battle has become an important platform for startups in the field of industrial digitalization.

The first Industry 4.0 Startup Battle held in 2023 was a real challenge for innovative industrial startups, including Fast Track for all products and programs from Tech Garden. The prize fund of $22,000 was divided between iSIDA Electronics (1st place - $10,000), SmartView (2nd place - $7,000) and AgriMo (3rd place - $5,000).

The second Industry 4.0 Startup Battle was held as part of the VI International Digital Forum Digital Almaty 2024. Startups in the areas of Digital Oil Field, ESG and Smart Mining participated in this competition.

The prize fund was increased to $200 thousand, and the winners received cash prizes and the opportunity to conduct pilots at industrial enterprises.The winners received financial support in the following areas:

The Best ESG Startup $15,000 – KazagroTech;

The Best Digital Oil Field StartupP $15,000 – NeuronOil;

The Best Smart mining Startup $15,000 – ASPANS;

MOST Investable Startup $25,000 – Wes;

GVA'S Favorite Startup $25,000 – Dereknet;

O.R.I.S. by A-business received a VK Cloud grant of 10 million tenge.

Equipmetry, SmartView, iMedHub Forus received grants of $20,000 for the use of Yandex Cloud.

5 startups received certificates for participation in the exhibition as part of the Skolkovo Startup Village 2024 conference. These are AIMI, InPro-Tech, Ikem Technologies, KIT Drone, "Gidropondy biologiyalyk zhem".

At the same time, a number of companies were awarded trips to MINEXPO in Las Vegas, USA. The lucky winners were AIMI, OST engineering, Dereknet, Wes.

Join the Industry 4.0 Startup Battle KIOGE and open new horizons for your startup! At this grand event, the prize fund has not only been increased - each participant will receive unique opportunities. Take advantage of the chance to receive bonuses from partners, the opportunity to conduct pilot testing at industrial enterprises and gain valuable experience with real results. The organizers will support you at every stage, helping to create an unrivaled pitch-deck that will impress the jury.

Submit an application for participation on the website startupbattle.techgarden.kz from August 1 to 23. After passing the initial selection, you will be able to take part in the semi-final, which will take place on September 6, where 15 of the most promising startups in the field of Industry 4.0 will be selected.The finalists will present their projects on September 25 at the international exhibition and conference "Oil and Gas" KIOGE.

This battle is not just a competition, it is an opportunity for startups in the field of industrial digitalization to receive support and recognition. Industry 4.0 Startup Battle KIOGE will gather the best ideas, solutions and innovations, creating conditions for their implementation.

The event is held with the support of the Ministry of Digital Development, Innovation and Aerospace Industry of the Republic of Kazakhstan, the Ministry of Energy of the Republic of Kazakhstan and partners.

Don't miss your chance!

Find out more about the battle, directions and selection criteria at:

https://startupbattle.techgarden.kz

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LinkedIn: Tech Garden Kazakhstan

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Contacts:

Maria Bartoshchuk: +7 (777) 398 20 25

ACF PIT is a digital IT hub for Industry 4.0 in Kazakhstan, aimed at developing the ecosystem of the technology market and supporting industrial enterprises in their digital transformation.

 

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