On February 24, 2025, the Startup competition of innovative ideas in the format of technical creativity was held at the Kostanay Polytechnic Higher College, dedicated to the implementation of the SMART BALA project. The event brought together more than 20 participants who presented their unique developments.

The purpose of the competition was to stimulate innovation among students, develop their creative potential and support the implementation of promising projects. Participants demonstrated a high level of training and creativity, presenting a variety of projects covering various areas.

According to the results of the competition, the jury determined the best works:

• Childless Alexander presented the project “COMFORT PLATFORM – DIGITAL SOLUTION FOR DISABLED AND PENSIONERS,” aimed at improving the quality of life of people with disabilities and the elderly.

Bobkova Anastasia has developed a project “Technological process for making gluten-free chickpea bread,” which offers an innovative approach to the production of healthy foods.

• Solyanik Artem presented a layout “Parametric type sensors” for students with myopia disease, designed specifically for students suffering from myopia.

• Alekseev Artem has developed a project “Creating an eco-system for private medical offices” aimed at optimizing the work of medical institutions.

• Kuseubaeva Karina presented the project “PsychologistTest – Platform for analyzing the psychological state of students using AI,” which uses artificial intelligence to analyze the psychological state of students.