From January 12 to 16, a Kick-off meeting for the project "Implementation of Innovative Technologies in the Digitalization of Technological Processes and Production" (DIGITECH), funded by the EU under the Erasmus+ program, was held in Bishkek.

The Kyrgyz-German Institute of Applied Informatics officially launches the ambitious "DIGITECH" project, which aims to improve the quality of education and employability of graduates by equipping them with advanced skills in the digitalization of technological processes and production, modernizing teaching methods, and promoting closer collaboration between academia and industry.

The Kick-off meeting brought together key stakeholders to identify strategic steps and create a shared vision for successful completion:

1. Ministry of Science, Higher Education, and Innovation;

2. Ministry of Digital Development of the Kyrgyz Republic;

3. National Erasmus+ Office in Kyrgyzstan;

4. Osh Technical University (project coordinator);

5. Hamburg University of Applied Sciences, Germany;

6. University of Maribor, Slovenia;

7. Kyrgyz-German Institute of Applied Informatics;

8. Yerevan State University;

9. Armenian State University of Economics;

10. Georgian Technical University;

11. University of Business and Technology (Georgia).

"We are excited to launch the DIGITECH project, which aims to launch a new bachelor's degree program in "Digitalization and Automation of Industry" at INAI, advanced training courses, and the creation of a "Digital Twin" technology lab. The kickoff meeting allowed us to align our efforts and lay the foundation for effective work in the coming years," noted Aida Tologonova, Rector of INAI. During the meeting, participants discussed key stages, assigned areas of responsibility, and agreed on success metrics.