• MOU Signed: The Ministry of Digital Development, Innovations, and Aerospace Industry of Kazakhstan (MDDIAI), Qazaqstan Investment Corporation JSC (QIC), ewpartners, and Agribot have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) to establish Kazakhstan as a key innovation hub for advanced robotics and AI, connecting China, the Middle East, and Central Asia.
• Leverage Expertise: The partnership will leverage ewpartners' proven track record and deep expertise in cross-border investments between Asia and the Middle East to co-build regional ecosystems.
• Joint Venture and R&D Center: Leading Chinese AI and robotics company AgiBot will establish a joint venture and R&D center in Kazakhstan, accelerating robotics innovation and Industry 4.0 applications.

Astana, Kazakhstan – 31/01/2025 – The Ministry of Digital Development, Innovations, and Aerospace Industry of Kazakhstan (MDDIAI), Qazaqstan Investment Corporation JSC (QIC), ewpartners, and AgiBot have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) to advance Kazakhstan’s technology and artificial intelligence (AI) sectors. This strategic collaboration will position Kazakhstan as a key regional hub for cross-border innovation, leveraging ewpartners’ expertise in facilitating investments between Asia and the GCC.

The parties recognize the growing trade, investment, and industrial cooperation between China, the GCC, and Kazakhstan, particularly in ICT and technology-driven sectors. By leveraging advanced technologies from Asia and China, this initiative will enhance Kazakhstan's global competitiveness, supporting the country’s national strategy to bolster economic and innovation development.

Backed by Middle Eastern sovereign wealth funds and international investors, ewpartners will apply its cross-border investment expertise to position Kazakhstan as a prime destination for international technology investments. As part of the partnership, the parties will seek to mobilize capital from Kazakhstan, the GCC, China, and international markets to spur investments in Kazakhstan, with a focus on digital infrastructure, Industry 4.0, robotics, and AI.

A cornerstone project under this agreement is the first potential joint initiative identified by ewpartners and MDDIAI: the establishment of a joint venture and state-of-the-art R&D center in Kazakhstan, led by AgiBot, a global leader in robotics and artificial intelligence. Renowned for its expertise in designing and producing humanoid robots and developing data-driven automation technologies, AgiBot will collaborate with local universities and technology hubs to create a center of excellence focused on robotics innovation, production, and commercialization.

Zhaslan Madiyev, Minister of MDDIAI, stated: “This strategic partnership represents a major step forward in our goal to transform Kazakhstan into a technology-driven economy. By collaborating with ewpartners, we are paving the way for the localization of international technologies and innovative solutions that will propel our national agenda and enhance economic resilience.”

Yerbolat Zholat, Chairman of the Management Board at QIC, added: “We are excited to collaborate with ewpartners, whose unparalleled investment and technological expertise will drive the mobilization of capital and the development of local technology enterprises. This partnership will foster economic diversification and ensure sustainable growth in Kazakhstan.”

Cliff Chau, Managing Partner of ewpartners, commented: “We are honored to lead this strategic collaboration and look forward to working closely with MDDIAI and QIC to mobilize capital and capabilities from China, the GCC, and other international markets to advance the development of technology enabled industries in Kazakhstan.”

Jiang Qingsong, Chief Sales Officer of AgiBot, remarked: “We are thrilled to partner with ewpartners and Kazakhstan’s esteemed institutions to establish a robotics innovation and R&D center. AgiBot is committed to sharing our technological expertise and fostering innovation to position Kazakhstan as a global leader in robotics and AI.”

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