Innovations for a Brighter Future
Nazarbayev University is dedicated to excellence in research, striving to make a meaningful impact on the socio-economic development of Kazakhstan and the region. Its research spans both fundamental and applied fields, with a strong focus on STEM disciplines, life sciences, social sciences, and education — aligning with the country’s key development priorities.
NU continues to strengthen its research capabilities to tackle global challenges through collaboration with government, industry, research institutions, and other key stakeholders.
NU continues to strengthen its research capabilities to tackle global challenges through collaboration with government, industry, research institutions, and other key stakeholders.
Revolutionizing Therapy for Children with Autism:
AI-Powered Smart Insoles
AI-Powered Smart Insoles
We have developed an innovative AI-powered insole designed to support children with autism in improving motor coordination and sensory integration. These smart insoles use advanced sensors to monitor gait and foot pressure, providing real-time data to caregivers and therapists. This data-driven approach enhances therapy effectiveness, leading to better mobility and sensory adaptation.
With a growing demand for accessible and data-driven therapeutic tools, our solution stands at the intersection of AI, wearable technology, and healthcare. This market presents a significant investment opportunity, addressing a critical need while offering scalability in pediatric therapy, rehabilitation, and beyond. Partner with us to bring this groundbreaking technology to families and healthcare providers worldwide.
With a growing demand for accessible and data-driven therapeutic tools, our solution stands at the intersection of AI, wearable technology, and healthcare. This market presents a significant investment opportunity, addressing a critical need while offering scalability in pediatric therapy, rehabilitation, and beyond. Partner with us to bring this groundbreaking technology to families and healthcare providers worldwide.
Insole_AI sensor
Our research translates into tangible benefits for Kazakhstan and the region. We showcase success stories, highlight innovations, and demonstrate the positive impact of our work on socio-economic development.
The Domestic Anticancer Drug DVC Developed by NU
Cancers, especially those associated with KRAS mutations—most commonly found in pancreatic, colorectal, and lung cancers—remain a serious medical challenge. We are developing a domestic anticancer drug to compete globally and improve survival rates for patients with aggressive cancers.
Our patented formula combines a high-dose stereoisomer of vitamin C with low-concentration arsenic, disrupting the redox balance of cancer cells and causing their death. Currently in clinical trials, the drug is exclusively licensed to Nazarbayev University, with plans for large-scale production and international expansion.
With Kazakhstan now producing the vitamin C stereoisomer, the drug is also planned to be manufactured in a powder form, bringing new hope to patients worldwide and marking an important step toward a healthier future.
Our patented formula combines a high-dose stereoisomer of vitamin C with low-concentration arsenic, disrupting the redox balance of cancer cells and causing their death. Currently in clinical trials, the drug is exclusively licensed to Nazarbayev University, with plans for large-scale production and international expansion.
With Kazakhstan now producing the vitamin C stereoisomer, the drug is also planned to be manufactured in a powder form, bringing new hope to patients worldwide and marking an important step toward a healthier future.
Anticancer drug_DVC
Preservation and Long-Term Transport of Donor Hearts/Organs
Kazakhstani cardiac surgeons are developing a device that removes and preserves the human heart, significantly improving transplantation outcomes. The technology keeps organs viable for at least 24 hours, with future plans to include kidney preservation. Surgeons can sustain a heart for up to 29 hours and successfully perform transplants.
Unlike existing systems, this device preserves an isolated organ for a longer period while enabling full treatment, including intravascular ultrasound for evaluation and nourishment, ensuring a safer transplant process.
Unlike existing systems, this device preserves an isolated organ for a longer period while enabling full treatment, including intravascular ultrasound for evaluation and nourishment, ensuring a safer transplant process.
CodiPlay: Kids' IT Education
CodiPlay is an educational platform designed to enhance IT literacy among children worldwide. The CodiPlay app enables children to learn programming in Scratch, C++, and Python through engaging mobile games. It includes:
CodiPlay – a mobile app that helps schoolchildren learn programming on their smartphones.
CodiKit – a kit for building IoT gadgets, from traffic lights to smart home systems.
CodiTeach – a platform designed to support teachers in teaching programming languages.
Currently, CodiPlay operates in 450 educational institutions across 10 countries, including the UK, South Korea, Saudi Arabia, Turkey, and Azerbaijan.
This year, the startup raised $9 million to expand in the MENA region and aims to integrate 3,000 schools into its ecosystem over the next two years.
CodiPlay – a mobile app that helps schoolchildren learn programming on their smartphones.
CodiKit – a kit for building IoT gadgets, from traffic lights to smart home systems.
CodiTeach – a platform designed to support teachers in teaching programming languages.
Currently, CodiPlay operates in 450 educational institutions across 10 countries, including the UK, South Korea, Saudi Arabia, Turkey, and Azerbaijan.
This year, the startup raised $9 million to expand in the MENA region and aims to integrate 3,000 schools into its ecosystem over the next two years.
CodiPlay: Kids' IT education
Novel CO₂-Foam Assisted Formulation
for CO₂ Sequestration Using a Visual Glass Micromodel
for CO₂ Sequestration Using a Visual Glass Micromodel
Our high-precision glass micromodel enables real-time visualization of multiphase flow, fluid trapping, and pore-scale interactions in porous media. This advanced setup provides unparalleled clarity in studying CO₂ sequestration, capturing CO₂ migration, capillary trapping, and water displacement. By analyzing these processes at the microscopic level, we enhance the understanding of CO₂ trapping efficiency, wettability effects, and fluid dynamics—critical for optimizing long-term CO₂ storage.
Additionally, our platform investigates foam-assisted nanofluids, polymer-surfactant formulations, CO₂-EOR, and gas flooding techniques, offering insights into their efficiency in enhanced oil recovery (EOR). By integrating experimental findings with advanced reservoir modeling, our research bridges lab-scale studies with field applications, advancing CO₂ storage, sustainable hydrocarbon recovery, and cleaner energy solutions.
Additionally, our platform investigates foam-assisted nanofluids, polymer-surfactant formulations, CO₂-EOR, and gas flooding techniques, offering insights into their efficiency in enhanced oil recovery (EOR). By integrating experimental findings with advanced reservoir modeling, our research bridges lab-scale studies with field applications, advancing CO₂ storage, sustainable hydrocarbon recovery, and cleaner energy solutions.
Novel CO₂-Foam Assisted Formulation
Innovation is the driving force that connects individuals and society by transforming discoveries into real-world solutions, fostering creativity, and improving quality of life through new technologies and ideas.
The Future in Your Hand: Reinventing the Mouse for Health and Performance
We are developing a new generation of ergonomic computer mice designed to prevent repetitive strain injuries (RSI) and improve user comfort. Led by Associate Professor Jose Berengueres at Nazarbayev University, the project reimagines a device that has remained virtually unchanged for 60 years.
Using insights from human-centered design, 3D printing, and flexible materials, our team created two prototypes — the Fleximouse, a squeezable mesh-body mouse that adapts to the user’s grip, and the A-frame hinge mouse, a vertical model proven to reduce wrist strain. Both designs demonstrate how small adjustments in hand fit can significantly impact comfort and long-term health.
With the rise of remote work, gaming, and digital professions, demand for health-conscious input devices is rapidly growing. This innovation opens new opportunities in the global ergonomic technology market, improving wellbeing while boosting productivity. We invite partners to join us in shaping the future of human-computer interaction through smarter, safer, and more adaptive design.
Advancing Environmental Safety: Next-Generation CO2 Gas Sensors
for Air Quality Monitoring
for Air Quality Monitoring
At the Advanced Sensors Laboratory (ASL), we are advancing innovative CO2 gas sensors designed for precise monitoring of air environments.
Our technology utilizes metal oxide nanostructures including ZnO, Ti-doped ZnO, and CuO/ZnO heterojunctions to achieve high sensitivity, selectivity, and fast response under real-world conditions. Fabricated using magnetron sputtering and electrospinning, these nanostructured thin films deliver real-time CO2 detection and environmental feedback, supporting clean-air initiatives, workplace safety, and climate research.
As industries move toward sustainable and low-emission technologies, our scalable sensor platform provides a reliable foundation for environmental protection and smart monitoring systems.
Join us in bringing next-generation gas sensing innovations from laboratory research to practical applications for a cleaner and safer world.
Our technology utilizes metal oxide nanostructures including ZnO, Ti-doped ZnO, and CuO/ZnO heterojunctions to achieve high sensitivity, selectivity, and fast response under real-world conditions. Fabricated using magnetron sputtering and electrospinning, these nanostructured thin films deliver real-time CO2 detection and environmental feedback, supporting clean-air initiatives, workplace safety, and climate research.
As industries move toward sustainable and low-emission technologies, our scalable sensor platform provides a reliable foundation for environmental protection and smart monitoring systems.
Join us in bringing next-generation gas sensing innovations from laboratory research to practical applications for a cleaner and safer world.
Next-Generation CO2 Gas Sensors
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