TECHNOLOGY COMMERCIALIZATION PROJECT

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The specific development objective of this pilot project is to demonstrate significantly improved scientific performance and commercial relevance of research performed by inter-disciplinary teams of scientists selected through transparent competitive process. By using merit based selection procedures, the project will help to rebuild, strengthen and restructure selected segments of Kazakhstan's R&D base. The project will also help to link this rejuvenated R&D capacity to national and international technology markets. The Project consists of three key components: (i) a competitive grant program to strengthen Kazakhstan's science base by supporting high quality R&D, establishment of an internationally peer-reviewed journal as well as a world class instrumentation center; (ii) a technology commercialization office to link Kazakh scientists to local and international technology markets; and (iii) the establishment of a Project Management Unit to implement the project.