WINNERS OF THE “YOUNG ENTREPRENEURS’ PLATFORM – 2026” HACKATHON
In the era of the Revival of the New Era of the Powerful State under the leadership of the esteemed President of Turkmenistan, Serdar Berdimuhamedov, the development of the digital economy and the enhancement of young people's innovative capabilities and entrepreneurial skills are among the key priorities of state policy. Guided by the confidence that the National Leader of the Turkmen People, Hero-Arkadag, and the esteemed President of Turkmenistan place in the younger generation, higher education institutions across the country regularly organize modern intellectual and innovation competitions.
In this context, the International University of Industrialists and Entrepreneurs recently held the “Young Entrepreneurs’ Platform – 2026” Hackathon for students from higher education institutions across Turkmenistan. The event aimed to identify and develop young people's ability to think quickly and effectively, apply innovative technologies, and design creative entrepreneurial projects.
Allanur Shyhyyev and Nuryagdy Haljanov, students of the Institute of International Relations of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Turkmenistan, distinguished themselves through their creativity, innovative thinking, and ability to propose effective solutions within a limited timeframe. Their performances received high recognition from the judges, with Allanur Shyhyyev being awarded the First-Degree Diploma and Nuryagdy Haljanov receiving the Third-Degree Diploma.
Organized in accordance with the guiding principle that “Our great future is closely linked to our educated, broad-minded young people who have fully mastered innovative technologies,” the competition marked an important step towards further advancing digital innovation and youth entrepreneurship in Turkmenistan.
Elmira KLYCHEVA,
the 1st year student of the Faculty of International Economic
Relations
of the Institute of International Relations
of the
Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Turkmenistan