December 8, 2025 – Astana. Key strategic agreements were signed in Astana at the National Cleantech Forum GCIP-Kazakhstan 2025, opening new pathways for the development of green technologies and sustainable projects in Kazakhstan. The Forum marked the completion of the GCIP-Kazakhstan 2025 acceleration program, implemented by the International Green Technologies and Investment Projects Center (IGTIC) with the support of the United Nations Industrial Development Organization (UNIDO) and the Global Environment Facility (GEF). The event brought together startups, investors, government representatives and international partners.
The program included the final pitching session, the work of an independent jury and Investor Connect, which served as a platform for forging the first partnership agreements between startups and the private sector. One of the key outcomes was the strategic partnership between the technology platform Tapqan Tech and the company BIRCH. The collaboration brings together the digitalization of the heavy machinery market and the development of eco-villages, creating a unique model for Kazakhstan. BIRCH will gain access to Tapqan’s digital operating tools, enabling transparent management of heavy machinery, while Tapqan will be able to scale its Green Fleet program, which features a fleet of electric and hybrid equipment. According to preliminary estimates, equipment leasing under BIRCH projects will exceed 500 million tenge, while the overall cooperation potential is valued at up to $1 million. During Investor Connect, an additional agreement was signed between SUNNY HOUSE and BIRCH to introduce autonomous green energy systems in eco-villages.
IGTIC also signed a cooperation agreement with Samruk-Kazyna Invest LLP. The framework document outlines joint efforts to reduce carbon emissions, advance green energy, expand waste recycling, attract foreign direct investment, localize high-tech production, and develop educational and expert platforms. The agreement creates opportunities for detailed development of future projects.
The parties discussed several priority areas for collaboration, including initiatives to localize equipment for water and air quality monitoring, develop solutions under Article 6 of the Paris Agreement (carbon offsets), and advance alternative energy technologies. The agreement establishes a foundation for designing investment mechanisms that combine IGTIC’s technological capabilities with the financial instruments of SK Invest to scale green projects across Kazakhstan.
Commenting on the signed agreements, Saken Kalkamanov, Chairman of the Management Board of IGTIC, noted:
“GCIP-Kazakhstan demonstrates that the country is shaping its own strong cleantech ecosystem. The agreements signed today represent not only support for individual initiatives, but also a step toward forming a green technology market capable of attracting investment, driving innovation and exporting solutions. Such partnerships allow environmental ideas to evolve into real projects and contribute to building a sustainable future.”
The agreements reflect the growing potential of Kazakhstan’s cleantech industry and strengthen GCIP-Kazakhstan’s role as a national platform for advancing green innovation. The Forum confirmed the market’s readiness for long-term partnerships, and the signed documents represent an important step toward scaling sustainable technologies and attracting international capital into environmentally focused projects.
