Next-Gen Accessibility Tech: The KOREM Story from Kazakhstan

Daliya and Darina are one of the youngest KECTIL colleagues of 2026Daliya Kossanova | Co-Founder & CEODaliya serves as the Chief Executive Officer of the KOREM project. As a high school student with a deep-seated passion for technology, she focuses on the intersection of technical innovation and human-centric design. Her leadership is driven by a commitment to creating practical solutions that tangibly improve quality of life.Darina | Co-Founder & CMODarina is the Chief Marketing Officer and a high school senior. She oversees the strategic outreach and advocacy for the project. Her work is motivated by a dedication to social support and a vision for a more inclusive world, ensuring that KOREM’s technological advancements reach the communities that need them most.The KOREM project is a social-impact technology venture focused on enhancing independence for the visually impaired. The organization has developed an intelligent mobile application designed to replace traditional navigation aids—such as canes and guide dogs—with cutting-edge digital solutions.By leveraging artificial intelligence and computer vision, the app provides a comprehensive navigation alternative, aiming to eliminate the insecurity and mobility barriers often faced by the blind and low-vision community.Support the show