ASTANA, Kazakhstan, March 11. The issue of necessary support for the localization of electronics production, including equipping laboratories and creating a technological base for microelectronics, was discussed at a government meeting chaired by Prime Minister Olzhas Bektenov, focused on the development of science, Trend reports.
In the course of the meeting, Ablay Sargasqaev, the head of the VR UniBlock startup, presented a domestic project to create a new generation of wireless systems with minimal data transmission latency, which is crucial for AI, autonomous vehicles, and XR technologies. This is necessary to ensure safety and efficiency in various sectors. He underlined that the company's plans include delivering the first test FPGA kits by March 2025, and by June 2025, pre-industrial production of SoC will begin. The company already holds 7 patents and is working on a strategic partnership with AMD/Xilinx.
While the meeting was underway, Ablay Sargasqaev stressed that for the full development of microelectronics in Kazakhstan, localization issues need to be addressed. This requires specialized equipment, laboratories, and personnel, which universities should start developing.
The Prime Minister supported the need for microelectronics
production localization. Olzhas Bektenov instructed the Minister of
Digital Development, Innovations, and Aerospace Industry, Zhaslan
Madiev, and the Minister of Science and Higher Education of
Kazakhstan, Sayasat Nurbek, to work out specific support
measures.
Today, Kazakhstan convenes a high-level governmental assembly in
the capital city of Astana. The agenda encompasses the advancement
and digitization of scientific paradigms.