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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

Popular programs

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

21 Sep, 10:00 Taraz

Zhambyl Hub | AI Bootcamp: Create & Launch

As part of AI Week, we are launching a hands-on bootcamp for those who want to gain in-demand digital skills and bring their own project to life.

Participants can choose one of three tracks:
• Artificial Intelligence — AI tools, automation, and building solutions powered by neural networks
• Fullstack Development — creating web products from the interface to the server-side
• Business Analysis — working with requirements and processes, and preparing business solutions.

The program includes hands-on practice, teamwork, expert support, and a journey from idea to MVP launch.

📅 September 21 — October 2, from 10:00
📍 Zhambyl Hub, 35 Tole Bi Avenue

21 Sep, 14:00 Oskemen

Oskemen Hub | CYBERSAFE

🔐 CYBERSAFE

Security in the digital world is a skill that everyone needs.

Oskemen Hub, together with the Digitalization Department of the East Kazakhstan region, is holding a CyberSafe workshop.

At the workshop, you will learn how to protect your personal data, recognize cyber threats, and safely use digital services.

Let's look at common cyber threats and practical ways to protect accounts and personal information.

Speaker:Muhambediya Jasmin Zhasulankyzyengineer of the MSSP Integration Department

📅 September 21🕒 14:00📍 Kazakhstan, 59/1

21 Sep, 14:30 Petropavl

Meetup by SKO Hub: discover opportunities in IT

Do you want to develop in IT, but you don't know where to start yet? SKO Hub will hold a special meeting for students, where they will talk about opportunities for learning, practice and launching their own projects.

At the Meetup, participants will learn what opportunities SKO Hub and Astana Hub offer: IT courses and educational programs, hackathons and contests, workshops and Bootcamp, work on their own projects and startups, AI tools, as well as events and the IT community of the region.

What will happen at the meeting?

— let's tell you how you can start your career in IT.; — we will introduce you to the programs and capabilities of the Astana Hub ecosystem; — we will show you how to participate in SKO Hub events and projects; — let's tell you where to get your first practical experience.; — we will share opportunities for developing our own idea or startup.

You don't have to be able to program to participate. Meetup is suitable for those who are just looking at IT, want to try a new direction, or are looking for opportunities for further development.

📅 September 21 ⏰ 14:30-15:30 Petropavlovsk College of Mechanical Engineering and Transport named after Baiken Ashimov , 1A Medvedeva St.

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