STUDENT HACKATHON «SMART FOOD INDUSTRIES» SUCCESSFULLY CONCLUDES AT ATU

On November 12, 2026, the «Smart Food Industries» student hackathon successfully concluded at Almaty Technological University.

Throughout the day, student teams developed innovative solutions for the food industry, presenting projects ranging from digital food waste tracking systems to automation and robotics technologies.

Hackathon Winners:

Track 1: Digital Food Waste Management System for University Campuses

1st Place — Team «Youngsters»

2nd Place — Team «Аламан»

3rd Place — Team «Biospark»

Track 2: Smart Automation & Robotics for Food Waste Management

1st Place — Team «Dynamix»

2nd Place — Team «Humanoids»

3rd Place — Team «3arys»

In addition to the main awards, the jury recognized several teams in special categories. «Nova Drones» also presented cash prizes to several teams in recognition of their innovative approaches and technologically advanced solutions.

The «Smart Food Industries» hackathon contributes to the achievement of the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs):

SDG 2 — Zero Hunger: promoting efficient food utilization and reducing food losses;

SDG 9 — Industry, Innovation and Infrastructure: integrating digital technologies, automation, and robotics into the food industry;

SDG 11 — Sustainable Cities and Communities: developing smart and environmentally friendly university campuses;

SDG 12 — Responsible Consumption and Production: reducing food waste and promoting responsible consumption practices;

SDG 13 — Climate Action: minimizing the negative environmental impact of food waste.

The projects presented by participants demonstrated how student-driven innovations can make a meaningful contribution to the sustainable development of the university, the city, and the country.

Almaty Technological University congratulates the winners and prize recipients and extends its sincere gratitude to all participants, mentors, jury members, organizers, and «Nova Drones» for their support and valuable contribution to the development of student innovation!