Almaty Trade Company, Kazakhstan's largest FMCG distributor of elite alcoholic beverages and food products, continues to successfully cooperate with Docrobot by implementing an EDI solution (Electro

Six Years of Rapid Growth: Achievements and Future Prospects of Astana Hub

Astana Hub, the largest international technology park in Central Asia, has been a key driver of growth and innovation in the tech industry across the region for six years. Since its official launch on November 6, 2018, the park has built a vibrant ecosystem that supports startups and fosters economic growth and technological advancement in Kazakhstan. With the support of Kazakhstan’s Head of State, the Government, especially the Ministry of Digital Development, Innovations, and Aerospace Industry, as well as strategic partners, Astana Hub has made significant progress in establishing a dynamic environment for tech businesses.

Ulytau Hub: Digital technology and tech entrepreneurship center opens in Ulytau Region

Ulytau Hub, the seventeenth regional IT hub in Kazakhstan, has officially opened in Zhezkazgan. The center was established with the support of Astana Hub, the Ministry of Digital Development, Innovations and Aerospace Industry, and the Akimat of Ulytau Region. Designed to support startups, enhance tech education, and strengthen the region’s technological ecosystem, Ulytau Hub is located at 99 Abay Street and is open to all who are interested in technological innovation.

Tomorrow School to Teach AI Skills in Kazakhstan and Central Asia

On November 4, the 13th meeting of the Kazakh-French Business Council took place in Paris during the state visit of President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev to France. The event was attended by a delegation from the Ministry of Digital Development, led by Minister Zhaslan Madiyev.

Kazakhstan's Startups Alaqan and Beksar: Success Stories from the Silkway Accelerator Program

In the 17th episode of the second season of the Hub Talks podcast, startups Alaqan and Beksar, participants of the Silkway Accelerator program, shared how they increased their monthly revenue and entered the foreign market in just three months.

Astana Hub to Host the Al Farabi Scale UP Program Launch

On November 8, Astana Hub will host the opening of the Al Farabi Scale UP program, designed to help Kazakhstan's startups break into the Saudi Arabian and Middle Eastern markets.

It seems that it was only recently that I heard about the Tech Orda program. Back then, it was still hard to believe that this opportunity really exists here in Kazakhstan — a program that opens the

zoob.kz: The Dental Marketplace Taking a Stand Against Counterfeits

Dental clinics spend considerable time sourcing equipment and supplies. Even with a limited number of suppliers in Kazakhstan, clinics still face long waits due to calls, consultations, order processing, delivery, and paperwork. zoob.kz founders sought to change this by creating a dental marketplace where ordering supplies takes only a few clicks. Co-founder Madi Agatayev shared with Er10.media how zoob.kz aims to cut business costs, streamline logistics and documentation, and help eliminate counterfeit and unsafe products from the market.

AICA (aica.kz ) is a transcription and speech analytics service. Speech transcription is a technology that translates audio into text, making it indispensable for business, medicine, governmen

In October, the Sustainable Innovation and Technology Foundation team completed a significant amount of work in several key areas. Key achievements cover areas of natural language processing and arti

Kunsulu Zakariya, Advisor to the President and Developer of the QazVac Vaccine, Visits Astana Hub

During her visit to Astana Hub, Kunsulu Zakariya, Advisor to the President of Kazakhstan on Science and Innovation, explored the achievements of the tech park’s residents, highlighting the crucial role of biotechnology and innovation in shaping Kazakhstan’s scientific and technological future. She also visited Tomorrow School, a unique institution dedicated to training specialists in artificial intelligence.

Over 6,000 Tech Specialists Trained Under the Tech Orda Program

Kazakhstanis are receiving free tech training as part of the Tech Orda program, an initiative by the Ministry of Digital Development, reports 24KZ. Interest in the program continues to grow—while 18,000 people applied last year, the number of applicants has doubled this year. Over the three years of the program, more than 6,000 tech specialists have been trained.

The Astana Hub Monitoring Service continuously monitors the activities of participants for compliance with the list of priority activities in the field of information and communication technologies.

On October 14, 2024, an exciting Speaker Talks event dedicated to modern approaches in the field of cybersecurity took place within the walls of the Oskemen Hub. The speaker was Karina Abakova, one

The IT company Solva Technology, the development center of Solva Group ltd and a member of Astana Hub, has opened sets of novice Flutter and Frontend developers in the Laboratory 3.0 project. The

The Tech Orda program plays a key role in the training of IT specialists in the country, providing students with the opportunity to receive high-quality education and practical skills that are in d

Silkroad Innovation Hub Showcases 24 Central Eurasian Startups at TechCrunch Disrupt 2024

From October 28 to 30 in San Francisco, California, Silkroad Innovation Hub organized a Central Eurasia Pavilion at the global conference TechCrunch Disrupt 2024. The pavilion features 24 innovative startups from across Central Eurasia, with 16 projects presented by the technology parks Astana Hub and IT Park Uzbekistan under the unified brand Central Asian Innovation Hubs.

Applications Now Open for Second Batch of Tomorrow School, a Free Artificial Intelligence School

Astana Hub is now accepting applications for the second batch of Tomorrow School, Kazakhstan’s first artificial intelligence school. Applications are open until November 11, 2024. In the first batch, 2,880 applications were received, with 120 applicants advancing to the selection pool —a four-week intensive training designed to identify the best candidates for the main program.

On October 18-19, the second decentralized "hacker" marathon Decentrathon 2.0 was held in the regional technopark Aqtobe Hub, organized in partnership with Astana Hub and the Blockchain Center resea

On October 15-16, the MinTech & OilTech exhibition was held at the Konys Sports Palace, bringing together key players in the mining and oil and gas industries. Within the framework of the event, a s