On July 1, 2024, the Head of State of the Republic of Kazakhstan signed an important bill “On Science and Technology Policy”. The purpose of the draft Law is the development of science and the implementation of technological policy to implement the results of scientific achievements to ensure the competitiveness of the country, and intersectoral coordination of scientific, scientific, technical and innovative activities. This law is aimed at creating favorable conditions for the development of science and the successful commercialization of scientific achievements. It regulates public relations in the field of science, scientific and technical activities and commercialization of its results, as well as establishes the basic principles and mechanisms for the development of the national scientific system of the Republic of Kazakhstan.
The new law is designed to stimulate innovative activity, provide support for scientific research and technological developments, as well as promote their implementation in various spheres of the economy and public life. This is an important step in strengthening the country’s scientific potential and its readiness to meet the challenges of global technological development.
This event marks that the law supports Kazakhstan’s strategic course towards innovative development and becoming a leading player in the field of science and technology in Central Asia.
