An important step towards deepening cooperation in the field of science and innovation was made in the Republic of Kazakhstan, where the National Center for Innovation and Entrepreneurship (NCIE) and the Institute of Botany and Phytointroduction, part of the Committee of Forestry and Wildlife of the Ministry of Ecology and Natural Resources, entered into a memorandum of intent.
The agreement was signed between the General Director of NCIE, Mr. Aslanbek Kuandykovich Dzhakupov, and the General Director of the Institute, Ms. Sitpayeva Gulnar Tokpergenovna. This important document sets the framework for collaboration in several key areas.

Within the framework of government programs regulated by sectoral government scientific bodies and other authorized institutions, the parties intend to cooperate in such areas as:

• Transformation of scientific organizations, development of scientific potential and strengthening of the personnel reserve.
• Modernization of scientific infrastructure, including the development of web resources, information systems of scientific organizations, licensed software, as well as international certification and standardization in accordance with GLP and GSP.
• Development of digital skills of scientists through certified trainings.
• Creation of offices for the commercialization of scientific products, technologies and innovations, including the practice of co-financing applied scientific research from interested business partners.
• Development of international cooperation in the field of science, including the participation of Kazakhstani scientists in international teams and strategic partnerships of scientific organizations with international scientific centers.

This memorandum reflects the desire to strengthen scientific ties and encourage innovation in Kazakhstan, and also reflects the country's readiness to actively participate in global scientific research and innovation initiatives.