The Creative Industries Development Fund has announced the winners of its grant support competition for startups and innovative projects in the fields of domestic literature, book publishing, and digital reading technologies. Ten projects have been selected, with funding of approximately 50 million tenge.

A total of 172 applications were submitted. Grant support amounts to up to 5 million tenge per project. The winning projects include projects creating digital libraries, children's books, comics, and interactive products aimed at promoting reading and increasing access to Kazakh literature.

The following projects received grant support:

1. "Söz-Kazyna"
A digital platform for reading classic Kazakh literature with interactive word explanations. The project aims to improve accessibility to classic works and facilitate comprehension of literary texts.

2. Oqiber
A platform for reading literature in Kazakh with a built-in intelligent dictionary powered by artificial intelligence. The technology allows users to receive explanations of words directly as they read.

3. "Bir Bettik Kitap: Kazakh Fairy Tales"
A series of illustrated collections of Kazakh fairy tales for children in a single-page format. The project offers a compact, visual introduction to national fairy tales and aims to develop an interest in reading from an early age.

4. "Kazakh Comics Series"
A project to create comics in the Kazakh language and prepare English-language versions for the international market. The initiative combines literary creativity and visual storytelling, expanding opportunities for promoting Kazakh content abroad.

5. "Satti.asia"
Interactive coloring books and digital materials introducing children to the cities, history, landmarks, nature, and cultural heritage of Kazakhstan. The project combines educational content with creative activities.

6. "Tәttі ертегі"
A project to publish children's books in Kazakh and organize interactive events aimed at promoting reading. The main focus is on engaging children in the literary environment through modern interaction formats.

7. "Abai Library"
A digital library with an electronic catalog, online reading capabilities, and artificial intelligence tools. The platform is designed to simplify the search for literary works and access to e-books.

8. "Dombyra үйренгім келеді"
A project to publish print and electronic versions of a textbook on learning to play the dombra in English. The publication is aimed at an international audience and promotes Kazakhstan's musical heritage.

9. "TULGA"
A multilingual digital platform for comics about historical figures of Kazakhstan. The project provides inclusive reading formats and introduces the audience to national history through visual stories.

10. "COMPARA"
A multilingual platform powered by artificial intelligence for the comparative analysis of Kazakh and world literature. The system focuses on working with text sources and studying literary works in a comparative context.

The grant program aims to develop domestic literature, support book publishing, and implement digital solutions for reading. Particular attention is paid to increasing the volume of high-quality content in the Kazakh language, creating products for children, and using modern technologies in literary work.

Supporting such initiatives will expand the selection of domestic literary products, increase their accessibility, and create additional opportunities for entrepreneurship in book publishing, education, and digital content.

The implementation of grant projects will facilitate the creation of new Kazakh books, digital platforms, and educational products, as well as the promotion of national literature and a culture of reading.