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ENTREPRENEURSHIP / CLEANTECH / INNOVATION

NarminakhonImangaliyeva

Building ventures at the intersection of technology, sustainability, and social impact.

Explore My WorkMedia & Press
Portrait of Narminakhon Imangaliyeva

01 — Philosophy

MY PHILOSOPHY

My philosophy involves questioning established norms to transform the untried into reality. I hold that years lived, sex assigned at birth, and class position ought not set boundaries on capability; rather, concepts formed, deeds performed, and results generated must demonstrate their own worth.

02 — Featured Ventures

Built With Purpose.

01

AuaLine

CLEANTECH / ENVIRONMENTAL INNOVATION

AuaLine explores how air pollution particles can be transformed into useful pigments and inks, connecting environmental innovation with creativity and design.

Narmina holding the 5,000,000 ₸ Grand Prix check at RES+EXPO in front of international flags
Narmina receiving a certificate of recognition with flowers at an official ceremony in Almaty
Narmina receiving the government grant certificate with flowers
Narmina accepting the Grand Prix award on the RES+EXPO main stage

Achievements

  • Grand Prix Winner — Eco Startup Competition Central Asia 2026

    AuaLine received the Grand Prix at Eco Startup Competition Central Asia 2026, joining other winning climate startups from across Central Asia and showcasing an innovative approach to green technology and sustainable development.

  • GCIP Kazakhstan accelerator

    Featured as a GCIP Kazakhstan participant (Apr 2026).

  • Patented technology

    AuaLine's process for extracting and chemically processing carbon particles is described by the company as patented technology. The official registration details are not publicly listed.

02

Triad

ENTREPRENEURSHIP / PROJECT DEVELOPMENT

Role
Co-founder
With a co-founder who has 8 million followers.
Mission
TRIAD is a private education platform and invite-only community for Gen Z, connecting ambitious young people with entrepreneurs, founders, and professionals.
Milestones
Vision Forum — 1,500+ attendeesEduPath Forum₸7.5M+ in sponsorship funding secured
Outcomes
Large-scale educational events bringing together students, speakers, and partners across Kazakhstan.
Triad project

03 — Achievements

Milestones That Matter.

50+

Awards & distinctions

Entrepreneurship, innovation, science, academic olympiads, dance and more.

$70,000

Startup investment secured

Total investment raised for AuaLine.

Grand Prix

Eco Startup Competition Central Asia 2026

Awarded to AuaLine.

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Major events organized

Youngest

Innovator in Kazakhstan

Letter

Letter of Appreciation from the President of Kazakhstan

30u30

Forbes 30 Under 30-related recognition

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Full-ride

Received a full-ride scholarship to a private school, becoming the first recipient of its kind in the school’s 30-year history.

Grants & Funding

Reported figures, listed individually in their original currency.

$10,000

Grant

Associated with Kazakhstan's Ministry of Natural Resources.

₸3,000,000

Grant

Associated with Kazakhstan's Ministry of Culture and Information.

$10,000

Startup competition grants

Total across startup competitions, including individual awards of about $8,000.

04 — Events & Leadership

Creating Spaces for Ideas.

Organizing events, speaking at conferences, and connecting people who build the future.

Private Community & Exclusive Events

Narminakhon is developing a private educational and networking community for ambitious students from different fields. It connects young project creators with entrepreneurs, founders, investors, and experienced professionals through practical learning, mentorship, and personal conversations.

Practical learning

Conversations with people building businesses and initiatives, grounded in their experience and the decisions behind their work.

Meaningful connections

Private gatherings bring selected, high-achieving students together with professionals across business, philanthropy, sport, the arts, and creative industries.

Mentorship & access

An environment for discussing ideas, developing projects, and building relationships with people and networks students may not otherwise encounter.

Reported event funding

≈ $20,000

First major community launch — planned

According to Narminakhon, approximately $20,000 has been raised and allocated to the community’s first major, large-scale launch event. The event is upcoming; its name and date have not been announced here.

Event funding only — separate from AuaLine investment, grants, and student fundraising.

Narmina presenting an experiment during a TV show appearance

Speaking engagements

Narmina holding the World Projects Competition winner's trophy

Conferences & competitions

Narmina on stage at the Forbes Kazakhstan 30 Under 30 announcement

Awards & recognition

05 — Beyond Business

Different Skills. One Perspective.

01

Startup mentorship

Helping students move from an initial idea to a workable project: defining a problem, developing a solution, planning next steps, and understanding how an initiative can grow. The emphasis is practical project development, not just motivation.

02

Powerlifting

Strength, discipline and consistency. Narminakhon reports a Kazakhstan championship title and gold medals at competitions involving CIS countries and Central Asia; official event names and categories remain unverified.

03

Violin

Six years of violin — patience, practice and craft.

04

Leadership

Founding and developing AuaLine, collaborating with teams and experts, organizing events, and supporting student projects. Her work brings together venture development, international competitions, and community building.

05

Dance

Narminakhon reports a first-place finish with her team at World of Dance. The competition edition and official result remain unverified; this is a team achievement, not an individual title or a confirmed leadership role.

06 — Media & Press

Featured in the Media.

Digital Business — How a Kazakh Schoolgirl Turns Air Pollution into Printer Ink
Digital Business · Nov 2025

How a Kazakh Schoolgirl Turns Air Pollution into Printer Ink

In this interview, Narminakhon shares the story behind AuaLine, explaining how she developed a technology that transforms carbon particles collected from polluted air into pigments and printer toners. She also discusses her experiments, early business experience, and plans to scale the startup.

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Kursiv Media — 16-Year-Old Almaty Student Develops Ink from Smog
Kursiv Media · Oct 2025

16-Year-Old Almaty Student Develops Ink from Smog

Kursiv explores how Narminakhon transforms collected soot into ink, textile paints, and printer toner. The article covers the science behind the process, her collaboration with experts, and AuaLine's ambition to bring its environmentally focused innovation to a wider market.

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MIR 24 — From Smog to Fabric Paint: A Young Innovator's GreenTech Startup
MIR 24

From Smog to Fabric Paint: A Young Innovator's GreenTech Startup

MIR 24 reports on Narminakhon's work turning carbon particles collected by industrial filters into fabric paints and other pigments. The feature highlights the development process, practical demonstrations of the product, and growing interest in her environmental startup.

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Kursiv Media (English) — Kazakh Teen Develops Innovative Ink from City's Air Pollution
Kursiv Media (English) · Oct 2025

Kazakh Teen Develops Innovative Ink from City's Air Pollution

Kursiv explores how Narminakhon turns collected carbon particles into ink, printer toner, and textile paints, highlighting the science behind AuaLine and its potential environmental impact.

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GCIP Kazakhstan — AuaLine
GCIP Kazakhstan · Apr 2026

AuaLine

GCIP Kazakhstan profiles AuaLine as an innovative product that turns soot from city smog into eco-friendly inks — cleaning fine particles from the air while replacing toxic conventional pigments.

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07 — Contact

Connect with Narminakhon.

For partnerships, speaking opportunities, media inquiries, and collaboration, get in touch.

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