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The results of the startup competition held in the capital of Kazakhstan as part of the Digital Bridge 2025 international technology forum were announced. The winners received cash grants of $25,000 each, as well as special prizes from the forum's partners. The organizers emphasized that the competition's results provided a significant boost to the development of the innovation ecosystem in Kazakhstan and the entire Central Asian region.
The grand prize went to Moon.AI, a startup that developed an AI-powered operating system for small and medium-sized businesses. The solution securely stores corporate data and functions as a "digital employee" available 24/7.
The winner of the "Best Social Startup" category was WeGlobal.AI, a platform that helps schoolchildren choose their future professions and provides psychological support using artificial intelligence technologies.
Mirai Tech, a project team that developed wearable AI-powered sensors for sports and medical rehabilitation, received a special partner award. The devices track users' physical condition in real time and help improve the effectiveness of training and rehabilitation programs.
A grant from the national telecommunications operator Kazakhtelecom was awarded to the MacDent platform, designed to automate the work of dental clinics and medical centers.
The startup MindShield won the "Discovery of the Year" award for creating a mobile app and bracelet for the early diagnosis of Parkinson's disease. This development allows for the early detection of the disease's first symptoms, significantly increasing the effectiveness of treatment.
The TrustExam project, which developed an AI-based system to prevent cheating during exams and remote testing, received a special "Exponential Growth" prize from entrepreneur Pavel Durov.
The forum organizers noted that the projects presented demonstrated a high level of technological solutions and the potential for scaling in international markets. They stated that such initiatives demonstrate that Kazakhstan and Central Asia are capable of shaping a competitive digital future by relying on their own innovations and talent.
