Bishkek, Oct. 14, 2026 /Kabar/. Talented young scientists from Kyrgyzstan may gain the opportunity to participate in educational and research programs at leading scientific centers in Singapore and China, including on a grant basis. Temir Sariev, President of the Chamber of Commerce and Industry (CCI) of Kyrgyzstan, discussed this matter with representatives of the international scientific community.
According to the CCI, the meeting was attended by Professor Konstantin Novoselov, a 2010 Nobel Prize laureate in Physics and Director of the Institute for Functional Intelligent Materials at the National University of Singapore. He received the award jointly with Andre Geim for research on graphene, a material that has opened up new possibilities in electronics, energy, and modern technologies.
Professor Ge Qi, Director of International Relations at the Institute for Functional Intelligent Materials at the National University of Singapore, also participated in the meeting.
The parties discussed involving young specialists from Kyrgyzstan in educational and research programs, selecting promising candidates, and developing cooperation with foreign scientific centers.
Temir Sariev highlighted the importance of investing in human capital and training researchers capable of working with cutting-edge technologies.
According to him, developing scientific potential is crucial for strengthening the innovation-driven economy and creating domestic high-tech solutions.
