Kyrgyzstan launches contest for state support of youth initiatives

Kyrgyzstan has announced a national competition to provide state support for youth initiatives, aiming to bolster the country's youth policy and economic engagement. The Ministry of Culture, Information, Sports, and Youth Policy launched the contest as part of the Program for Support and Development of Youth Entrepreneurship in the Kyrgyz Republic for 2025-2028.

The primary goal is to encourage the development of youth entrepreneurship, expand employment opportunities, and actively involve young citizens in the nation's economic life. This will be achieved by supporting socially significant, educational, cultural, and entrepreneurial projects proposed by young people.

Eligibility for the competition extends to citizens aged 14 to 35. This includes students, schoolchildren, emerging entrepreneurs, young professionals, activists, and creators of innovative projects in fields such as education, culture, ecology, social technologies, and entrepreneurship. The application period runs from June 1 to July 1, with the results to be announced on July 15.

Winners will receive state support of up to 200,000 Kyrgyz soms to implement their projects. Beyond financial aid, they will also benefit from methodological and organizational assistance. Furthermore, successful participants will gain priority access to acceleration, educational, and business incubation programs offered under the state program, enhancing their long-term development prospects.