Education and Investments — A Partnership Shaping the Future
The Private Equity Fund Central Asia Capital has signed strategic agreements with the Kyrgyz National University named after Jusup Balasagyn (KNU) and the Kyrgyz-Russian Slavic University (KRSU). The partnership aims to develop practice-oriented education, support startups, and create employment opportunities for students.
The Vice-Rector for Investments at KNU, Gulbara Sydykova, and the Rector of KRSU, Sergey Volkov, noted that collaboration with the fund will open new opportunities for students for professional and scientific growth, as well as strengthen interaction between universities and business.
"Our agreements with KNU and KRSU are a significant step towards creating conditions where students gain knowledge and apply it in real business. This is a strategic investment in the future of Kyrgyzstan's economy,"
— emphasized Anton Sobin, Chairman of the Board of Directors of Central Asia Capital.
Acceleration School and Startup Competition
One of the key areas of cooperation will be the Acceleration School, where KNU and KRSU students can bring their ideas to life as real business projects.
Within the framework of the school, a startup competition will be held, where participants will receive mentoring support, training from the fund's experts, and the opportunity to attract investments.
The winners of the competition will be able to count on grants and collaboration with the funds and partner organizations of Central Asia Capital.
"We want young people not to be afraid to start their own business and see that it is possible to build a business in Kyrgyzstan without leaving the country," emphasized Anton Sobin.
New Opportunities for KNU Students
The collaboration with the Kyrgyz National University named after Jusup Balasagyn aims to develop practice-oriented education and prepare specialists capable of applying knowledge in the real economy. As part of the agreement, the fund and the university will launch programs and initiatives to help students gain modern skills and a confident start in their professions:
Education that meets market demands.
The educational programs will be updated considering the current demands of the economy — focusing on economics, finance, management, and information technology.Scholarship Programs and Grants.
Central Asia Capital will finance scholarships and grants for students who have achieved high results in their studies and research activities, in order to support their academic and professional growth.Internships and Practice.
Students will be able to undergo educational and production practice in the fund's subsidiary and partner companies, gaining real work experience in business and the investment sector.Collaboration with Business Experts.
Leaders and specialists from the fund will participate in educational programs at KNU: conducting master classes, lectures, and consultations, assisting students in preparing graduate and research projects.Support for Graduate Employment.
The fund will assist graduates in job searching by providing access to vacancies within its structures and among partner companies.Participation in Competitions and Acceleration Programs.
Students will be able to join accelerators, startup competitions, and educational initiatives of the fund, to develop their own ideas and receive support for their implementation.Career Counseling and Experience Exchange.
Regular meetings with representatives of the fund will help students better navigate the professional environment, develop entrepreneurial thinking, and plan their careers.
Support for Innovations and Student Projects at KRSU
The partnership with KRSU aims at developing innovative initiatives, supporting student startups, and creating modern university infrastructure. Within the framework of the agreement, the fund is implementing a number of programs and projects that open new opportunities for students:
Startup and Entrepreneurship Development.
Students will be able to participate in the fund's acceleration programs, develop their own projects, and receive mentoring, financial, and expert support.Scholarship Programs and Grants.
Central Asia Capital will finance scholarships for students studying in key fields — digital economy, engineering and biomedical technologies, management, and entrepreneurship.Joint Educational Programs.
The fund and the university will launch advanced training and business education courses, including MBA programs in partnership with RANEPA and IESE Business School.Internships and Employment.
Students will have the opportunity to intern at the fund's companies and its partners, while graduates will receive support for employment.Development of Scientific Research.
The fund and the university will jointly implement research projects aimed at developing new technologies and solutions that are in demand in business and industry.Development of University Infrastructure.
Central Asia Capital will finance the creation of an innovative laboratory, modernization of sports equipment, and landscaping of the KRSU territory — including a new park and bike parking. The fund will also assist in developing the "Zhashtyk" educational and health complex on the shores of Lake Issyk-Kul.Talent Search and Support.
For students with outstanding results, named scholarships and special academic programs will be established, aimed at developing leadership and research competencies.
Education, Innovation, and Regional Development
The agreements with KNU and KRSU are an important step toward forming a modern educational ecosystem where business and universities act as partners.
The fund's projects aim at developing human capital, supporting talented youth, and creating conditions under which knowledge transforms into real economic results.