Astana Innovations Accelerator

International Acceleration Program

Astana Innovations Accelerator — a program for startups and IT companies building digital solutions for Astana

We welcome teams with a ready solution and teams with a product idea they will develop for a specific city technology challenge.

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Application deadline

June 15, 2026

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Limited spots available

up to 25 teams

About the Program

Technology at the Service of the City

The program aims to implement startup projects that improve Astana's urban environment using digital technologies.

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Real Urban Challenges

Access to real city data — transport, ecology, safety, utilities, healthcare

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Direct Access to the Client

Pilot implementations supported by the Astana Akimat and city structures

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Funding & Infrastructure

SAFE investments from Astana Hub, workspaces and coliving for out-of-town teams

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Educational Program

Tracking, educational workshops, expert consultations

Who Can Participate?

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Teams with a Ready Solution

You have a product or MVP — adapt it to a city challenge and launch a pilot.

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Teams with a Product Idea

Choose a city technology challenge and build your product within the program.

Program Organized by

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Key Dates

Program Calendar 2026

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June 1–15

Applications Open

Open competition for startups and IT teams

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June 15–30

Selection

Expert screening and pitch sessions

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July 1

Opening Day

Acceleration program launch

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August 15

Mid-Acceleration Pitch Day

Mid-program pitches before mentors

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September 30

Demo Day

Final pitches before the city and investors

Technology Challenges

Real City Challenges

The official list of challenges will be published by June 5, 2026. Below are EXAMPLE directions for startups.

Healthcare

CRM for City Hospital

A unified patient and staff management system for Astana's first city clinical hospital

HealthTechCRMB2G

City Services

Citizen Request Center

A digital platform for receiving and tracking citizen requests with real-time analytics

GovTechAI

Transport

Urban Traffic Optimization

Predictive management of traffic lights and routes based on road load data

SmartCityIoTML

Utilities

City Infrastructure Monitoring

Platform for monitoring roads, lighting and networks with automatic fault detection

IoTCV

Education

Digital Student Assistant

Personalized learning platform for Astana schools with adaptive programs

EdTechAI

Coming Soon

New Challenges — by June 5

The list will be updated after agreement with city stakeholders.

FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Startups and IT teams at any stage — with a ready product, MVP, or idea for a city challenge.

Not required to apply. Needed for the pilot.

Completely free. Funded by Astana Innovations and Astana Hub.

No. Investment terms are discussed separately after Demo Day.

Recommended for Opening Day, Mid-Pitch and Demo Day. Hybrid work possible otherwise.

Official list published by June 5, 2026.

Yes, teams from any country willing to pilot their solution in Astana.

Contacts

Get in Touch

Have questions? Write to us — we respond quickly.

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programs@astanahub.com

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@abdassel

Happy to answer questions about the program, challenges and the application process.

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Ready to Build the City of the Future?

Applications open June 1–15, 2026. Don't miss your chance to implement your solution in Astana.

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June 1

Applications Open

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June 15

Deadline

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July 1

Opening Day