Centras Group challenges you—start thinking strategically now and pave your way to a promising future!

About Us

Centras Group is a leading holding company in Kazakhstan, combining expertise in professional services. The group includes companies with extensive experience and a well-deserved reputation: the brokerage company “Centras Securities”, the insurance company “Centras Insurance,” the life insurance company “Kommessk-Ömir,” Popeyes restaurants, SOS Medical Assistance clinics, the partner platform Kazakhstan Growth Forum (KGF), the incubator Alpha Lab, and the technology division iHUB.

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Who is our challenge for?

For 3rd and 4th-year students ready to challenge themselves and the business world. Applications are accepted from teams of the following universities in Almaty:

  • NARXOZ University
  • KIMEP University
  • Kazakhstan-British Technical University (KBTU)
  • Almaty Management University (AlmaU)
  • International University of Information Technologies (IUIT)
  • Satbayev University
  • Farabi University (KazNU)
  • SDU University
  • Turan University
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About the сontest

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Prize Fund

  • 1st place – 1,000,000 KZT
  • 2nd place – 500,000 KZT
  • 3rd place – 200,000 KZT
  • And invaluable mentoring from top corporate managers
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Useful Networking

Gain access to leading Kazakhstani experts and mentoring from professionals. Learn business approaches and case-solving practices—add this achievement to your resume. Use the opportunity to be shortlisted by top companies.

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Skill Development

  • Systematic vision and problem statement
  • Formulation and prioritization of hypotheses
  • Analytical skills and the ability to identify insights
  • Understanding frameworks and teamwork
  • Networking and presentation skills
Work performance is influenced by skills, abilities, and competence. The concept of the individual.
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Stages

I. Problem Statement

  1. Teams receive a task, study the issue, and present their conclusions to the jury.
  2. Teams have the opportunity to discuss the problem and get more information from mentors from the company whose business case is being considered.
  3. Lectures providing tools for solving the case.

Evaluation Criteria:

  1. Analytical approaches and conclusions.
  2. Information presentation and evidence base.
  3. Critical thinking.

Duration:

1 week

II. Hypothesis Development

  1. Teams form hypotheses to solve the problem.
  2. Evaluation and prioritization of hypotheses.
  3. Presentations and video recording of hypothesis pitches.

Evaluation Criteria:

  1. Ability to generate ideas, analyze implementation opportunities.
  2. Ability to evaluate and prioritize.
  3. Pitching skills.

Duration:

1 week

III. Concept Development

  1. Formation of the concept based on the selected hypothesis.
  2. Strategy development to solve the problem.
  3. Project defense.

Evaluation Criteria:

  1. Systemic approach and vision.
  2. Consistency of all stages (1-3).
  3. Presentation skills.

Duration:

1 week

What do you need to do?

! Each university can have an unlimited number of teams participating.
! The team composition is 4 people from the same university.
! Applications are accepted until February 28, 2025.

The application consists of:

  • A resume for each team member.
  • A video presentation of the team on the topic “60 Seconds to Centras”. Your task is to introduce:
    • Team name
    • Team composition
    • What sets you apart from other participants
    • Strong qualities that will help you win the challenge.
  • An essay of 1 page (description can be found here).
  • Team registration and submission of contest materials to the organizer.

The selection stage will take place in March 2025!

Any questions?

Email: marketing@kgforum.kz
Phone: +7 7014288490
Submit an application!

Our Partners

Leading employers in Kazakhstan

Alpha Lab, launched in 2017 as a small initiative group of five employees, quickly grew into a large team of more than 30 talented specialists.

Popeyes Kazakhstan restaurants offer a truly unique product for our country. Authentic New Orleans cuisine: delicious and crispy chicken pieces, Cajun-style fries, original sauces, and, of course, the iconic Chicken Sandwich!

Centras Insurance is one of the most technologically advanced companies in Kazakhstan’s insurance market. The team constantly creates new products and improves existing ones to anticipate all possible risks.

Kommesk-Ömir is the first insurance company in independent Kazakhstan. Its standards are based on principles of quality management: customer orientation, management motivation and engagement, a process approach, and continuous improvement.

marketing@kgforum.kz
+7 7014288490