Kazakh-British Technical University, through the SDG Projects Department of its Academy of Corporate Education, organized the Eco Showcase competition in a hackathon format aimed at supporting student initiatives in the fields of ecology, sustainable development, and innovative technologies.

Eco Showcase is an interactive platform focused on developing practical skills in sustainable entrepreneurship and eco-innovation. The project provided young people with opportunities to explore the potential of green business, strengthen entrepreneurial competencies, and engage with experts and like-minded peers.

The event was conducted in accordance with the principles of the United Nations Global Compact — the world’s largest corporate sustainability initiative that unites organizations committed to human rights, labor standards, environmental protection, and anti-corruption principles. In addition, the project was implemented within the framework of the United Nations Academic Impact, a global network of higher education institutions promoting UN values through education, research, and community engagement. The competition also contributed to the achievement of the UN Sustainable Development Goal 12 — Responsible Consumption and Production, while supporting the national environmental initiative “Таза Қазақстан”, which promotes environmental awareness and responsibility among young people.

The competition brought together students from leading universities in Kazakhstan, including SDU University, Satbayev University, Al-Farabi Kazakh National University, and KBTU. International students studying in Kazakhstan also participated, highlighting the inclusive and global nature of the event.

Throughout the competition, participants addressed pressing environmental and social challenges, demonstrating creativity, analytical thinking, and strong teamwork skills.

According to the competition results:

1st Place — Team LWP (KBTU)
Participants:
• Boribaiuly Batyr — 4th-year student of the Chemical Technology of Organic Substances program
• Sultanmakhmut Baidybek — 4th-year student of the Chemical Technology of Organic Substances program

2nd Place — Team Muda Hunters (SDU University)
Participants:
• Akhmetzhan Zhumagazyuly
• Zheken Yersultan
• Baldikov Amir
• Ospanova Lyazzat
• Toleubekova Yerkenaz

3rd Place — Team Cause I Am (SDU University)
Participants:
• Zhumat Ayaulym
• Zharylkasyn Fariza
• Kadyrbek Rabia
• Toiganbek Dinara

The SDG Projects Department expressed sincere gratitude to all participants for their engagement, initiative, and contribution to developing sustainable solutions. Such initiatives strengthen inter-university and international cooperation, foster innovative thinking, and promote the Sustainable Development Goals.

The organizers also expressed special appreciation to Bakimov Daniyar, CEO of Rocket Plastic, and Toguzbayeva Gulnaz Keneskhanovna, Director of the Strategic Development Department at SDU University, for their support, cooperation, and meaningful contribution to the development of youth ecological and innovation initiatives.