Geneva, July 10, 2026 – Kazakhstani startup Mirai Tech proudly represented Kazakhstan in the finals of the prestigious WIPO Global Awards 2026, organized by the World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO).

In 2026, more than 1,300 applications were submitted from 126 countries. Following a multi-stage selection process, Mirai Tech advanced to the group of 33 finalists, becoming one of the few innovative projects to receive international recognition from WIPO.

The Kazakhstani startup competed in the special “Sport” category, established in line with the theme of World Intellectual Property Day 2026 – “Intellectual Property and Sport.”

The company developed innovative battery-free insoles capable of tracking movements and assessing injury risks. This solution opens new possibilities for enhancing athlete safety and monitoring their physical condition.

Mirai Tech`s advancement to the WIPO Global Awards 2026 finals is itself a significant achievement and confirms the growing potential of Kazakhstan`s innovation ecosystem. Participation in the WIPO award finals demonstrates that Kazakhstani startups are capable of competing at the international level and offering technological solutions based on the effective use of intellectual property.

The Permanent Mission of the Republic of Kazakhstan to the World Trade Organization (WTO) congratulates the Mirai Tech team on this high international recognition and wishes them continued success in promoting Kazakhstani innovations on the global stage.

Source : https://www.gov.kz/memleket/entities/mfa-wto/press/news/details/1256758?lang=ru