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BANK KOMPANION AND RCA LIVING SUPPORTED THE NATIONAL STAGE OF HULT PRIZE KYRGYZSTAN 2026

Bank Kompanion and RCA Living became one of the sponsors of the national stage of Hult Prize Kyrgyzstan 2026, an international social entrepreneurship competition organized by Enactus Kyrgyzstan, bringing together young leaders, students, and teams from across Kyrgyzstan. The event is the national stage of one of the world’s largest platforms for youth entrepreneurship and social startups.

This year, 23 student teams from all regions of Kyrgyzstan participated in the competition, presenting projects in technology, ecology, inclusion, sustainable development, and social innovation. Participants introduced solutions aimed at improving people’s quality of life and advancing modern social initiatives.

The winner of the national stage was the Enactus team from I. Razzakov Kyrgyz State Technical University with the project Navio — an innovative smart cane for visually impaired people. The device includes geolocation features, obstacle detection above 0.5 meters from the ground, an emergency assistance button, and other technological solutions designed to make mobility safer and more convenient for people with visual impairments.

The winning team earned the opportunity to represent Kyrgyzstan at the next stage of Hult Prize in London, United Kingdom.

At the opening ceremony, Gulzamira Turatbek kyzy, Managing Director of Bank Kompanion, delivered a welcome speech emphasizing the importance of supporting youth initiatives, innovative thinking, and projects that create positive social impact.

“For Bank Kompanion, it is important to support initiatives that contribute to the development of entrepreneurship, innovation, and social responsibility. Such projects help shape a new generation of leaders ready to create sustainable solutions for the future,” noted Gulzamira Turatbek kyzy.

Supporting educational, youth, and social initiatives is part of Bank Kompanion’s ESG approach and reflects the Bank’s commitment to promoting an inclusive and sustainable society.

About the organizations:

Enactus Kyrgyzstan is an international student organization that develops youth entrepreneurship, leadership, and social initiatives through practical projects. Enactus brings together students, business representatives, and academic communities to create solutions aimed at sustainable development and improving people’s quality of life.

Hult Prize is one of the world’s largest international competitions for student social entrepreneurship projects, often referred to as the “Nobel Prize for students.” The competition unites youth teams from around the world that develop innovative business solutions to address social and environmental challenges. The final stages are held internationally with the participation of leading experts, investors, and representatives of the global business community.