Kazakhstan
Head of Project Management Unit: Roza Yergali
Email address: r.yergali@igtipc.org
Joined GCIP since 2022
қазақ | казахский
Why should I join GCIP?
The Global Cleantech Innovation Program (GCIP) is a key initiative of the United Nations Industrial Development Organization (UNIDO), supported by the Global Environment Facility (GEF). It focuses on promoting innovation and entrepreneurship in CleanTech to create new green-oriented jobs.
GCIP provides comprehensive business acceleration services designed for early-stage CleanTech startups and SMEs. Participants receive support to develop and validate robust business models while enhancing CleanTech and entrepreneurship ecosystems. Joining GCIP Kazakhstan provides potential applicants with access to extensive training, international expert mentoring, and valuable worldwide networking opportunities. Participants also have the chance to secure funding and gain global market exposure.
If you are a startup or SME meeting the requirements, we encourage you to apply for the GCIP Kazakhstan Accelerator and lead CleanTech innovation for positive environmental and economic impact.
Opportunities of Participation in GCIP
The Global Cleantech Innovation Programme (GCIP) is a key initiative of the United Nations Industrial Development Organization (UNIDO), supported by the Global Environment Facility (GEF). It focuses on promoting innovation and entrepreneurship in CleanTech to create new green-oriented jobs.
GCIP provides comprehensive business acceleration services designed for early-stage CleanTech startups and SMEs. Participants receive support to develop and validate robust business models while enhancing CleanTech and entrepreneurship ecosystems.
Through participation in GCIP Kazakhstan, startups and SMEs gain opportunities for professional growth, access to international expertise, and connection to the global CleanTech community. The programme also helps strengthen the national innovation ecosystem by fostering collaboration among entrepreneurs and experts.
GCIP Kazakhstan: Progress and Achievements
Kazakhstan is the first country in Central Asia to join the Global Cleantech Innovation Programme (GCIP). Over the past three years, GCIP Kazakhstan has received more than 550 applications from all regions of the country, with over 120 startups successfully passing the first selection stage and joining the acceleration program.
Kazakhstani participants have already achieved international recognition. In 2024, Ozen-M became the world vice-champion, while ReCompo was recognized among the best projects at the global GCIP competition during Cleantech Days 2024 in Vienna. In September 2025, the company Murat Beton Technology won first place at the GCIP Global Finals in Istanbul, further strengthening Kazakhstan’s reputation as a leader in CleanTech innovation. Most recently, during Cleantech Days 2026, the Kazakhstani startup HydroTech was ranked among the Top 3 winners of the GCIP Global Competition in the Emerging category and received the international award “Special Recognition: Youth Leadership”, highlighting the growing global impact of Kazakhstan’s clean technology innovators.
Even after graduation, startups alumni and GCIP Kazakhstan national experts continue community building through the GCIP advanced acceleration and post-acceleration programs. Most of the innovative ideas and solutions developed by these startups are potentially scalable globally. This motivates International Green Technologies & Investment Projects Center (IGTIC), the primary operator of the GCIP program in Kazakhstan, to double the efforts to develop an effective ecosystem for CleanTech startups. Adhering to the principles of inclusivity and diversity, GCIP Kazakhstan Accelerator ensures to be accessible to both women and men from all regions of the country.
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GCIP 2023
Ikem Technologies specializes in the processing of liquid hydrocarbon waste and heavy feedstock. Waste is a global problem that requires a multitude of creative solutions. All waste from the oil industry and the products that oil produces are, to some […]
GCIP 2023
Sagi is a mobile application that aims to increase the recycling rate and reduce the negative impact on the environment. It motivates users to actively participate in the recycling process by offering them specific benefits in the form of gifts […]
GCIP 2023
CTSolutions reliably separates feedstocks into commercial oil of the 1st quality category, purified water, and solid phase waste. The solution is a universal technology for the step-by-step separation of feedstocks on centrifugal equipment. It allows the processing of all types […]
GCIP 2023
Cryoadsorbent focuses on the development and production of an organic sponge based on cryogel capable of effectively absorbing toxic organic pollutants from industrial wastewater, including phenols, cresols, and chlorophenols.
GCIP 2023
Ozen-M aims to solve the problem of water resources management in Kazakhstan and the whole region. 7 out of 8 river basins of Kazakhstan are transboundary. Ozen-M’s goal is to promote digitalization in the management of water structures, water distribution, […]
GCIP 2023
Tau Innovative Solutions (Re-Compo) recycles composite packaging into building materials. In Kazakhstan and around the world, there are some types of waste that cannot be recycled or are poorly recycled for a number of reasons. One of them is composite […]
GCIP 2023
SmartEnergyTree is a solar and wind powered smart tree with Wi-Fi. It is an energy installation with self-cleaning systems, rainwater collection and irrigation of surrounding plants, Wi-Fi distribution, electric vehicle sockets and many other functions. It is equipped with an […]
GCIP 2025
HydroTech Atm offers an innovative solution to water scarcity by harvesting moisture from the air using metal–organic frameworks (MOFs). These materials efficiently capture water vapor even in low-humidity conditions, making the technology particularly suitable for arid regions. The system operates […]
GCIP 2025
Forest Hero is a digital MRV platform (measurement, reporting, and verification) designed to improve transparency, accessibility, and scalability of forestry carbon projects. The solution automates monitoring, reporting, and verification processes, reducing costs and complexity compared to traditional approaches and facilitating […]
GCIP 2025
SpaceLab develops satellite-connected IoT systems and industrial sensors, enabling real-time monitoring, disaster prevention, and ecological protection across remote, hazardous, and underserved environments worldwide
GCIP 2024
Faceplate develops data-driven digital tools for optimizing operational processes, improving energy efficiency, and enhancing business management. The solution minimizes environmental impact by reducing resource losses and implementing a digital approach to management.
GCIP 2024
The Science and Technology Water Center project focuses on wastewater treatment and biological restoration of water bodies using microalgae. The solution helps eliminate mass fish contamination, reduce greenhouse gas emissions, and improve water quality without the use of aggressive chemical […]
GCIP 2024
Murat Beton Technology develops fiber–slag–sulfur concrete (FSSC) produced using oil sludge and sulfur waste. The material does not require water during production, recycles industrial waste, and demonstrates improved environmental and performance characteristics compared to conventional concrete.
GCIP 2024
Kaz-REEcycling processes end-of-life computer hard drives to extract and reuse rare earth metals such as Nd, Pr, and Dy. The project reduces the environmental burden of electronic waste and supports the development of a circular economy.
GCIP 2024
Smart Energy Solutions develops an energy efficiency platform that applies machine learning algorithms to analyze large volumes of data. The solution integrates with smart meters, helps identify inefficient energy consumption, and reduces electricity losses.