Over the previous 5 years, Samsung’s Solve for Tomorrow program in Kazakhstan has supported quite a few youth-led improvements in numerous fields, from drugs to sports activities, training and agriculture. A spotlight amongst these is “Beelieve” — a wise beekeeping resolution developed by three college students from Taraz, a metropolis in southern Kazakhstan. After incomes third place within the 2024 competitors, the staff continued refining their modular hive-monitoring system, which tracks humidity, temperature, weight and bee exercise whereas utilizing AI to investigate hive circumstances and allow distant administration. Their undertaking addresses main challenges dealing with beekeepers within the area, similar to parasite outbreaks, pesticide publicity and environmental adjustments.
The staff initially developed Beelieve primarily based on in depth subject analysis with native beekeepers, a lot of whom handle greater than 100 hives and infrequently depend on guide checks. These insights formed their early prototypes and motivated them to persist by a number of makes an attempt at Solve for Tomorrow earlier than reaching the finals. Their participation offered necessary steerage in areas similar to design pondering, in addition to precious networking alternatives with specialists and friends. Following the competitors, the scholars paused growth to finish college entrance exams however resumed work in 2025.
Upon returning to the undertaking, Beelieve achieved a number of milestones, together with profitable Infomatrix-Asia 2025 competitors and becoming a member of United Nations Industrial Development Organization (UNIDO)’s Global Cleantech Innovation Programme (GCIP). Through this accelerator, the staff shifted from constructing full sensible hives to designing modular items suitable with present hive buildings — a cheaper and scalable strategy for beekeepers who have already got established colonies. Prize funding from Solve for Tomorrow helped them refine their {hardware} and develop their very own AI mannequin for extra superior hive monitoring.
Beelieve’s momentum continued in October on the first AI Sana Generative Nation competitors, held throughout the Digital Bridge International Forum. After progressing by a number of rounds, the staff secured first place and a prize of 5 million tenge. They additionally attended the discussion board’s plenary session and the opening of Kazakhstan’s International Center for Artificial Intelligence, the place they engaged with worldwide figures in know-how and funding. These experiences broadened their perspective on the nation’s innovation panorama and strengthened their dedication to advancing the undertaking.
Looking forward, Beelieve is getting ready for a pilot launch with apiaries within the Akmola and Almaty areas. The staff is now working below the direct mentorship of Kazakhstan’s former Minister of Digital Development and collaborating with the National Beekeepers’ Union to current Beelieve on the National Beekeepers’ Congress in 2026.
