August 13, 2020
We are glad to share with you the good news about the Big Idea Challenge 2020.
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The winners were announced on July 29, 2020. The winner of the "People Choice" category is our finalist Eldar Gayipov with his idea of hand-made souvenirs in the traditions of the nomadic peoples "Chukoland", and the winners of "Social Impact" category are Kanat Abdyzhaparov and Farukh Karimzhanov with the idea of an inclusive "Baatyr" GYM for people with special needs.
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The winners will work with experienced UK mentors and receive advisory support to develop their projects.
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In addition, the idea of Kanat and Farukh became the champion of the Creative Spark project in Kyrgyzstan according to the results of the assessment of an international jury. In addition to mentoring, the team will receive £ 2,000 to develop their idea.
*Big Idea Challenge 2020 is an international idea competition within the framework of the British Council Creative Spark project, which takes place in seven countries, including Kyrgyzstan. In Kyrgyzstan, the project is being implemented by three partnerships, including the AUCA Center for Continuing Education and Enactus Kyrgyzstan.
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We are insanely proud of our guys and wish them success! You are great fellows!