For the first time, entrepreneurs from Kazakhstan will take part in the prestigious international “Quality Innovations of the Year” competition.

Our country will be represented by entrepreneurs who produce innovative medical products, materials for moisturizing arid soil, clothes from recycled waste, meat delicacies in vacuum-packed, and others - a total of six applicants.

Participants presented their projects at the NCE RK "Atameken" at an online conference dedicated to the World Quality Day. This year's holiday is celebrated on November 8th.

“Today, business understands that it is quality that is the main tool for competitiveness. It will not be possible to fill the domestic market with essential goods and go out for export without continuous improvement of the quality of products,” – Lazzat Ramazanova, head of the secretariat of the Presidium of the NCE RK “Atameken”, noted, welcoming the participants.

Ekofarm LLP is one of the companies that will represent the country at the competition. The company is the only in Kazakhstan, producing disposable, sterile vacuum tubes for collecting and storing blood. The peculiarity of the products is that they exclude the contact of the health worker with the patient, which guarantees maximum safety.  

“Today, almost all hospitals, clinics and laboratories in Kazakhstan use our products,” - the head of the research and development department of EcoFarm LLP said.

Maya Suyunchaliyeva presented the “Innovations in the fashion industry” project. She intends to recycle plastic cartridges and use them for the production of clothing with creative thematic patterns, drawing attention to the issues of "green economy".

Kadyrzhan Makangali from Almaty has established the production of national meat delicacies, and intends to ensure that the brand is firmly associated with Kazakhstan abroad.

“We know about Italian pizza, about German sausages, about Czech sausages. Similarly, the people abroad, should associate “Kazakhstany Kazy” with us. We have improved the taste of the national dish and produce it in vacuum packaging. The shelf life allows bringing delicacies abroad, to treat guests and thus promote the brand,” – Kadyrzhan Makangali presented his project.

“Atameken” actively promotes the quality of domestic goods, works and services. For the fourth year, the National Chamber has organized competitions for the award of the President of the Republic of Kazakhstan “Altyn Sapa” and the republican exhibition-competition “The Best Goods of Kazakhstan”. It voluntarily accompanies the enterprises of the participants to the competition for the prize of the Commonwealth of Independent States for achievements in the field of quality.

Under the patronage of the National Chamber, a competition to award the right to use the "Uly Dala Eli" umbrella brand is held for the third time. The award is presented to the best domestic producers, promoting the brand of Kazakhstan in international markets.

“Last year, three Kazakhstani enterprises at once became laureates and diplomats of a quality contest at the CIS level. And today the participants of “Altyn Sapa” try their hand at the international level in the large-scale competition “Quality Innovations of the Year”, which was initiated in Finland and has been held since 2007. Of course, we will continue to accompany and help our participants in both domestic and international competitions,” – Lazzat Ramazanova noted.

According to the chairman of the Kazakhstan Quality Organization Azat Abdrakhmanov, all the works that won the competition will be carefully selected and evaluated, taking into account high criteria. The value and relevance of innovation, its effectiveness, ease of use, customer orientation and society will be among them.

“The best innovations are evaluated by a strict international jury with the participation of independent experts from European countries... Our organization is part of the organizing committee since 2014, but this year, for the first time, business will be able to present its products. “Atameken” that the relevance of quality issues in our country reaches a new level with the support of “Atameken,” – Azat Abdrakhmanov said.

The winners of the republican stage were awarded diplomas, the finalists will be honored in February next year.

Note: The main goal of the “Quality Innovation of the Year” contest is to increase productivity, the quantity and quality of innovation in the world to improve people's lives. The first competition was organized in Finland in 2007. The event was initially positioned as a national competition, but soon it gained wide popularity and authority among specialists in the field of quality. Today, the contest “Quality Innovation of the Year” is an important international event with the participation of the best companies from many countries wishing to participate in the current year and in the near future.