Our Impact
300+
Kilograms of Waste Collected
5K USD
Business School Promotion
#3
Waste Supplier for Local Recycling
Achievements & Recognition
$5,000 USD Award
"BASQAR" Business School
Winner of the Innovation Challenge 2024. Recognized for sustainable business model and environmental impact.
National Startup Winner
Kazakhstan Innovation Competition
First place in the national environmental technology category.
#3 Waste Supplier
Local Recycling Industry
Became the third-largest waste supplier for local recycling facilities.
Detailed Achievements
Competitions & Awards
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Nazarbayev University Innovation Challenge
$3,000 USD prize + mentorship program
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National Environmental Tech Competition
First place, recognized by Ministry of Environment
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Student Innovation Award
Best environmental solution by a student team
Partnerships & Recognition
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Astana Motors Partnership
Corporate waste management contract
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Karachaganak Petroleum
Industrial waste processing agreement
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Local Government Recognition
Official endorsement for city-wide implementation
Media Coverage
Local News
Featured in regional environmental publications
TV Coverage
Interview on national environmental program
Podcast Feature
Guest appearance on startup innovation podcast
Our Journey
MVP
Released the first working MVP to validate core AI sorting and data flow end-to-end.
First experimental launch at school
Deployed the MVP in a school environment to gather usage data, validate assumptions, and iterate quickly.
Model 2
Released the second model with improved accuracy and reliability based on the first pilot’s insights.
The Factory
Prepared the factory setup for assembly, quality control and scalable production workflows.
Second experimental launch (Uralsk)
Conducted a city pilot in Uralsk to validate performance in a broader, real-world environment.
Model 3
Next-generation model targeting higher accuracy, durability and easier maintenance.
Meet Our Team
Adil Yergen
Founder & CEO
Environmental Science & AI Engineering
Led the vision and technical development of Tazalyq AI from concept to implementation.
Makhambet Otepkali
Technical Lead
AI/ML Engineering
Developed the core AI algorithms and machine learning models for waste classification.
Our Advisors & Mentors
Woojin Lee
Environmental Science Professor, Nazarbayev University
Provided guidance on environmental impact assessment and sustainability strategies.
Medet Beisekenov
STEM teacher, Nazarbayev Intellectual School
Mentored us through the business development process and competition preparation.
Our Technology
How Our AI Works
1. Image Capture
High-resolution cameras capture waste items in real-time
2. AI Analysis
Deep learning models classify waste into recyclable categories
3. Smart Sorting
Automated systems sort waste into appropriate bins
Technical Stack
Key Innovations
Multi-Modal Classification
Combines visual and sensor data for 95%+ accuracy
Real-Time Processing
Sub-second classification for continuous operation
Adaptive Learning
AI improves accuracy with each sorting cycle
Technology Demo
Interactive demo of our AI waste sorting system
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Community Impact
Before Tazalyq AI
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Mixed waste collection with low recycling rates
- Low recycling rates (15%)
- Manual sorting required
- High contamination rates
After Tazalyq AI
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Automated sorting with high recycling efficiency
- 85% recycling rate improvement
- Fully automated process
- 95% sorting accuracy
What Our Partners Say
Beknur Nesipbayev
Astana Motors
"Tazalyq AI has revolutionized our waste management process. We've seen a 300% increase in recycling efficiency."
Murat Baimenov
Local Government
"This technology is exactly what our city needed. The environmental impact is remarkable."
Environmental Impact
kg waste collected
recycling rate
carbon reduction
trees equivalent saved
My Leadership Journey
What Inspired Me
Growing up in Kazakhstan, I witnessed firsthand the environmental challenges our country faces. The sight of improperly sorted waste and low recycling rates motivated me to find a solution that combines my passion for environmental science with cutting-edge AI technology.
I believe that technology should serve humanity and our planet. Tazalyq AI represents my commitment to creating sustainable solutions that benefit both the environment and the economy.
Challenges I've Overcome
Technical Development
Learning AI/ML from scratch while balancing academic responsibilities
Business Development
Building partnerships with skeptical corporations and government entities
Team Building
Assembling and leading a diverse team with different skill sets
Funding & Resources
Securing initial funding and managing limited resources effectively
Skills I've Developed
Technical Skills
- AI/ML Development
- Computer Vision
- IoT Integration
- Cloud Architecture
Leadership Skills
- Team Management
- Strategic Planning
- Public Speaking
- Negotiation
Our Future Vision
Scaling Plans
National Expansion
Deploy systems across all major cities in Kazakhstan
International Markets
Expand to Central Asian countries and beyond
Advanced AI Models
Develop next-generation waste classification systems
Environmental Goals
5-Year Roadmap
National deployment
Regional expansion
International launch
Advanced AI integration
Global leadership
Companies and Organizations Trust Us
Trusted by leading organizations in Kazakhstan and beyond