On December 2, 2025, the Department of Economics and Business at the International Engineering and Technology University held the startup project competition titled “I Am an Entrepreneur”. Students from all academic programs of the department took part in the competition.

More than 50 applications were submitted, and the expert commission selected the best projects. Participants presented initiatives in tourism, finance, entrepreneurship, and innovative development, demonstrating creative thinking and a strong practical vision of their ideas.

The winners of the competition were:

First Degree Diploma
Darhan Ayazhan, Tur-25-1.2r

Second Degree Diploma
Roman Stepanets, Tourism-23-3r
Abai Otarbayev, Tolebi Bolatbekov, Assel Kozhamzharova, Amir Shangarbai — Tur-24-1r

Third Degree Diploma
Veronika Zlyotova, Svetlana Kim, Valeria Yanova — Fin-23-1r
Kamilla Toybaeva, Ivan Gladkikh, Gulden Saiynkyzy, Rinat Bakyt
Gulzhazira Erzhanqyzy, Zhan Baikhonov, Zulfiya Qalila, Dilnaz Kazieva — Tur-24-1.2k

The competition became an important platform for identifying talented students, supporting entrepreneurial initiatives, and developing practical skills in startup project design.

The Department of Economics and Business continues to actively support student initiatives and create opportunities for innovative thinking and professional growth.