Status and Purpose : The College Business Incubator (hereinafter referred to as the Incubator) is a structural subdivision established to support entrepreneurial activity, innovative ideas, and startup projects within the college.
Legal Framework ): The Incubator operates in accordance with the legislation of the Republic of Kazakhstan, these Regulations, the College Charter, and local regulatory acts.
Resource Base : The Incubator operates by utilizing the college’s material and technical infrastructure, human resource potential, and the opportunities provided by partner organizations.
Operational Basis : The Incubator operates on a non-profit basis.
I. Main Goals
Support and Development: Providing comprehensive support for the growth and implementation of innovative and startup projects.
Competency Building: Developing entrepreneurial mindsets and professional business skills among students and faculty members.
Strategic Partnership: Strengthening the collaboration between the college and industrial enterprises to foster real-world integration.
Professional Training: Preparing responsible, creative, and globally competitive young entrepreneurs for the modern economy.
II. Key Objectives
To achieve the stated goals, the Incubator shall undertake the following responsibilities:
Educational Programming: Organizing specialized entrepreneurship courses, intensive training sessions, and professional masterclasses.
Consultancy Services: Providing expert advisory support in legal frameworks, financial planning, marketing strategies, and management techniques.
Commercialization Support: Assisting in the technical development, scaling, and market entry (commercialization) of startup projects.
Financial Facilitation: Providing guidance and assistance in applying for national and international grants and investment programs.
Innovation Culture: Cultivating an ecosystem that promotes innovative thinking and creative problem-solving among students.
Global Positioning: Preparing and coaching project teams for participation in prestigious national and international startup competitions.
Incubator Participants and Requirements
1. Eligibility for Participation The following categories are eligible to participate in the Incubator’s programs:
College Students: Current students enrolled in any department.
College Alumni: Former graduates seeking to develop their business projects.
College Faculty and Staff: Teachers and employees involved in innovation or project mentoring.
External Participants: Partners, entrepreneurs, and mentors admitted based on the official decision of the Incubator Director.
2. Participants’ Obligations All participants are strictly required to:
Comply with the Internal Code of Conduct of the Incubator.
Adhere to the requirements and standards set forth in these Regulations.
1. Leadership and Administration The Business Incubator is managed by a Director, who is officially appointed by the College Principal. The Director is responsible for the strategic oversight and day-to-day operations of the unit.
2. Strategic Cooperation The Incubator’s activities are built upon a foundation of mutual cooperation with:
Business partners and private enterprises.
Governmental and non-governmental organizations.
Scientific research institutions and industrial facilities.
3. Engagement of External Expertise The Incubator reserves the right to engage external specialists and business mentors to conduct professional consultations, specialized training sessions, and workshops for its participants.
4. Accountability and Reporting On an annual basis, the Incubator Director shall submit a comprehensive report to the College Administration detailing the performed activities, project progress, and achieved outcomes.
1. Idea generation and project selection.
2. Training in business modeling, financial planning, and marketing for startups.
3. Project acceleration and development of commercialization pathways.
4. Establishing partnerships with investors, business communities, and the Regional Chamber of Entrepreneurs.
5. Organization of a coworking space, a creative center, or a prototyping area (depending on the college’s capabilities).
Projects admitted to the Incubator are determined through a competitive selection process.
Selection criteria:
Innovation and relevance;
Feasibility of practical implementation;
Social or economic impact;
Author’s motivation and readiness.
The Project Selection Commission is established by the order of the College Principal.
The decision on admission is finalized through an official protocol.
1. Rights of Participants:
Use the material and technical resources of the Incubator.
Receive mentoring, advisory, and methodological support.
Submit projects to grant and investment platforms.
Participate in all events organized by the Incubator.
2. Obligations of Participants:
Comply with the internal regulations of the Incubator.
Provide timely information regarding the progress of the project.
Handle property and equipment with care.
Ensure the protection of intellectual property rights.
Copyright protection is maintained in accordance with the legislation of the Republic of Kazakhstan.
Intellectual property rights belonging to the project author are fully preserved.
If a project is created using the college’s resources, an additional agreement is formalized between the parties.
The Incubator is provided with the following resources:
Coworking Area;
Computers, internet, and multimedia equipment;
Project development tools (depending on availability: 3D printers, robotics, workshop equipment, etc.).
The safe use of the material facilities is ensured by the relevant departments of the college.
The funding of the Incubator is carried out through the following sources:
College budget funds;
Sponsorship and charitable contributions;
State and international programs aimed at entrepreneurship development;
Revenue from methodological services (provided the right to conduct business activities exists).
Participants undergo a safety induction briefing.
Damage caused to the Incubator’s property shall be compensated in accordance with the legislation of the Republic of Kazakhstan and the internal documents of the college.
Violation of safety requirements may serve as grounds for the exclusion of a participant from the Incubator.
Amendments and additions to this Regulation shall be introduced by the decision of the college administration.
The Regulation enters into force from the date of its approval and remains valid until subsequent amendments are introduced.