Republican competition in the field of invention "Shapagat"
RSE "National Institute of Intellectual Property" and the Ministry of Justice of the Republic of Kazakhstan announce the launch of the Republican Contest of achievements in the field of invention "Shapagat" (hereinafter – the Shapagat contest).
The purpose of the competition is to support and stimulate the inventive activities of Kazakhstani scientists and outstanding achievements of domestic enterprises.
The competition is held in the following nominations: "Invention of the Year", "Female inventor", "The most active inventor", "The best innovative company", "Young Inventor" (for young scientists and students aged 18-35 years). The patent holders of the Republic of Kazakhstan, who have valid patents for inventions issued in 2024, participate in the nominations "Invention of the Year", "Female Inventor" and "Young Inventor".
The award of the honorary title "Honored Inventor of the Republic of Kazakhstan" is provided within the framework of the Shapagat competition.
An application for the award of "Honored Inventor of the Republic of Kazakhstan" is initiated by government agencies, scientific organizations or public associations, enterprises, institutions or organizations that have introduced the invention(s) into production.
The members of the Commission award the title of "Honored Inventor of the Republic of Kazakhstan" according to the following criteria:
- the total number of patents received and valid for inventions, as well as author's certificates;
- the results of the introduction and application of the most important and widely used, patented inventions in various sectors of the economy. The overall economic effect of the introduction and application, their social significance;
- (reviews of enterprises, institutions, organizations, persons engaged in scientific or scientific-technical activities, acts on the introduction of an invention);
-the duration of the activity in the field of invention;
- the number of registrations of the transfer and (or) granting of the right to use the invention.
The winners of the competition will be determined by the Competition Commission, which will include representatives of government agencies, scientific organizations, business sector, innovation development institutes and public organizations. The assessment will be based on a number of criteria, including social significance, economic impact, environmental safety, competitiveness, and successful technology implementation in production and commercialization.
The winners of the competition will be awarded with diplomas, statuettes and monetary certificates from 500 thousand to 1 million tenge.
Applications and petitions for participation in the Shapagat Competition and for the award of the honorary title "Honored Inventor of the Republic of Kazakhstan" are accepted from June 9 to October 15, 2025.
For any questions, please contact the Office of Commercialization and Contract Research: Petroleum Building, 607 office, 292-57-29, ext. 73-91