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On 13 November 2025, an information seminar for academic staff was held in the Rectorate Conference Hall of Kyrgyz-Turkish Manas University (KTMU), organized by the National Erasmus+ Office in Kyrgyzstan.

During the event, the organizers provided comprehensive information on the types of projects and implementation processes of Erasmus+, the European Union’s program covering education, youth, and sports.

“Active Participation in International Cooperation is Important”

In his opening speech, KTMU Deputy Rector Prof. Dr. Almaz Ibraev emphasized the importance of higher education institutions actively engaging in international projects and collaborations. Prof. Dr. Ibraev stated: “Erasmus+ projects offer universities strategic responsibilities and international opportunities. We must take an active part in global developments and make the best use of the program’s potential. Our first project addresses fields that are gaining importance both internationally and in Kyrgyzstan. We plan to integrate the outcomes that will help our students gain essential competencies into the curriculum. Moreover, issues such as the protection of Issyk-Kul, ecology, and climate change are important areas in which our university can assume responsibility.”

He concluded his remarks by thanking the National Erasmus+ Office in Kyrgyzstan and noted that scientific and international projects will become even more significant in the coming period.

Manas University to Strengthen its Entrepreneurship Ecosystem Through Erasmus+ Project

During the seminar, it was stated that Manas University aims to build a sustainable entrepreneurship ecosystem within the framework of its Erasmus+ project, and that the Manas E-LAB Project carried out in this context has been successfully completed and received the necessary support.

Faculty member of the Faculty of Economics and Administrative Sciences, Department of Management and Project Coordinator Assoc. Prof. Dr. Azamat Maksudunov highlighted that the Manas E-LAB student club, which forms the basis of the project, aims to strengthen ties between the university and the private sector. “We developed our Erasmus+ project on the infrastructure of this club. It is a source of pride for us that our university is the coordinating institution of the project,” he said. Assoc. Prof. Dr. Maksudunov thanked the project team and the university administration and noted that the work will continue.

The project’s priority activities include establishing the infrastructure necessary for students to bring their ideas to life, creating an entrepreneurship laboratory, updating curricula, supporting startup initiatives in cooperation with the private sector, and providing mentorship services.

Representative of the National Erasmus+ Office in Kyrgyzstan Nurgul Kasenova provided participants with detailed information about the project types, objectives, application requirements, processes, implementation period, and current competitions under the Erasmus+ program. Kasenova noted that gaining the ability to develop joint projects with different countries offers significant opportunities for academic staff in terms of international experience.

The event concluded with a question-and-answer session.

Detailed information about Erasmus+ projects can be found at https://e-lab.manas.edu.kg