Kazakhstan-Germany Business Program Extended Until 2028
Kazakhstan and Germany have extended their successful Partnering in Business with Germany program until the end of 2028. The agreement, signed on September 30, 2026, in Astana, secures the continuation of this initiative that has benefited over 800 Kazakh entrepreneurs over the past 15 years.
The program, which began in 2011, offers thematic business internships abroad. Participants gain hands-on training, access to advanced technologies, and opportunities for joint ventures and mutual trade. In 2025 alone, Kazakh entrepreneurs trained at GISMA Business Development Centers, COGNOS, EABW, and CDC, with all expenses covered by the German side.
The program aims to support small and medium-sized enterprises, strengthen partnerships, and expand knowledge exchange between Kazakh and German business communities. Participants have modernized production, signed contracts, and secured licenses and franchises through the program. The German representative, whose name was not specified, joined the signing ceremony as the representative of the Federal Government.
The extended program will continue to provide opportunities for Kazakh entrepreneurs to learn modern business practices and expand their businesses. The new agreement ensures that the initiative will remain active until the end of 2028, fostering further growth and collaboration between Kazakh and German business communities.
