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+1800 companies

local and international, among the participants of Astana Hub

₸864 bln.

total revenue of Astana Hub participants over 5 years

$630 mln

export revenue of Astana Hub participants over 4 years

$612 mln

investment raised by participants over 5 years

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We drive Central Eurasia’s tech growth by connecting entrepreneurs and businesses with key opportunities.

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ML School Kazakhstan: Two-Year Program in AI and Machine Learning

ML School Kazakhstan is a two-year training program for specialists in machine learning and artificial intelligence. The program is designed for students and professionals in IT, mathematics, and technical fields with a strong foundational background, as well as graduates of Tomorrow School. Participants will master modern ML technologies ranging from classic machine learning to neural networks, Computer Vision, and LLMs. The curriculum is built on academic approaches and expertise from the Yandex School of Data Analysis. Lectures and seminars will be conducted by Yandex experts, technical university faculty, and researchers in AI and ML. The program also includes practical assignments, networking with ML specialists, and project work. The selection process consists of two stages: 1. Online Testing Tasks in mathematics and programming. 2. In-Person Interview Candidates with the best test results will be invited. Selection will evaluate knowledge of linear algebra, algorithms, statistics, and calculus. Application deadline: October 8, 2026.

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Application for the Mentorship Program with Kai-Fu Lee and his team

Welcome to the application process for the competitive selection! Apply now for a unique opportunity to discuss your AI project and practical case in person with Kai-Fu Lee, one of the world's leading experts in artificial intelligence. Before filling out the form, please note the key rules: ● One candidate, one track. Choose the track that best reflects your current role: Government, Tomorrow School,or General Open Competition. ● Quality of justification. Selection is based on a scoring system (maximum 100 points). Describe your practical experience in ML/AI in detail and formulate a specific, in-depth question for the expert—avoid general or theoretical statements. Completing the form will take 20–25 minutes. We wish you success!

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The basics of AI: ChatGPT

The basics of Artificial Intelligence: ChatGPT is a course aimed at teaching the use of ChatGPT, which is available on the Skillbox platform absolutely free of charge for users of the Astana Hub application and platform. The online course is designed for everyone, and is available in Russian and Kazakh. The course program consists of 2 blocks and 45 video tutorials.

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Upcoming events

AI Month

AI Month is a month of key events in the field of artificial intelligence and technology, taking place in Kazakhstan from September 23 to October 23, 2026.

18 Sep, 16:30 Pavlodar

AI WORKSHOP

Do you want to learn how to effectively use artificial intelligence in work, study, and everyday tasks?During the practical intensive, we will analyze the possibilities of modern AI tools and how they can be used to solve real-world problems. This is a great opportunity to get acquainted with artificial intelligence technologies and gain useful practical skills.

📅 September 18🕒 16:30

, Pavlodar Hub ul. Dyusenova, 80, 2nd floor

Join us and start using the AI capabilities today!

18 Sep, 17:00 Atyrau

All dental processes — in one system 🦷💻

MedDent by AQLANT is a digital platform designed to automate the daily operations of dental clinics.

Patients, appointment schedules, treatment history, doctors, services and analytics — all in one digital space. Less manual work, more convenient process management and faster patient service.

MedDent is evolving as a scalable web platform, suitable for everything from small dental offices to clinic networks. 🚀

MedDent is AQLANT's own digital product.

18 Sep, 17:00 Petropavl

Networking: meeting of SKO Hub interns

🚀 FIRST SKO HUB INTERNS MEETUP

We’re launching the 3rd internship cohort for the 2026–2027 academic year!

Already an intern? Come meet the new cohort, connect with the team and discover the opportunities waiting for you.

Thinking about becoming an intern? This is a great opportunity to learn how the program works, ask questions and join our community.

An internship at SKO Hub is more than just practical experience. It’s your entry point into the world of IT, creative industries and real-world projects.

What you’ll get:

💻 Hands-on experience with IT platforms and digital tools

🎨 Practice in visual content, graphic design and animation

🎤 Experience in organizing city events and large-scale projects

📱 SMM, media and communications experience

🤝 Teamwork and soft skills development

⚡️ New connections, ideas and real networking

👥 Who is it for?

Active school and university students who want to explore different fields, gain real-world experience and find their place in the modern digital environment.

📍 September 18 | 17:00

📍 SKO Hub

Come to the meetup, meet the team and start your journey at SKO Hub.

Your internship can be the first step toward your dream career. 🚀

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