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Jan. 30, 2024 08:00

Kazakhstan Launches Digital Platform for Artificial Intelligence

Today, the digital platform ai.astanahub.com, created by the corporate fund Astana Hub, has been launched in Kazakhstan. The new platform brings together the efforts of the state, business, and education to create a unified space conducive to innovation and the use of artificial intelligence in various fields.
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Jan. 26, 2024 10:14

In 2023, IT services were exported to 85 countries worldwide

The Autonomous Cluster Fund Astana Hub has summarized its activities for 2023, revealing that the volume of IT exports by participants in the technopark reached $282.4 million. Additionally, investments totaling KZT 57.6 billion were attracted, generating a cumulative revenue of KZT 400.3 billion, and over 25,000 jobs were created.
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Nov. 29, 2023 17:15

Innovative methods of combating drug addiction were developed by the participants of AMANAT TECH

In collaboration with the international technopark Astana Hub, the youth wing of the AMANAT party, "Zhastar Rukhy," successfully conducted the national hackathon AMANAT TECH. Over 80 participants aged between 16 and 35 presented innovative approaches to combating drug addiction and the spread of narcotics as part of the project "Esirtkige zhol zhoq".
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Nov. 10, 2023 13:52

Robot Battle in Asyq Atu and Arqan Tartys: A New Stage in Sports Development

The winners of the Republican Championship in Sports Robotics, KazRoboSport-2023, have been determined. During this competition, robots controlled by their developers competed in traditional Kazakh sports and games such as "asyq atu," "arqan tartys," "aq súyek," and Japanese sumo. A total of 214 participants from 20 regions of the country took part in the finals.
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Astana Hub

Oct. 12, 2023 11:45

The head of state took part in the international forum Digital Bridge 2023

In his speech, Kassym-Jomart Tokayev noted that over the past five years, the forum has become the largest platform in Central Asia for discussing the latest trends and prospects for the development of the IT industry. This year, Digital Bridge brought together over 20 thousand participants, representatives of more than 300 IT companies, delegations from 30 countries. The traditionally high interest in the event confirms Kazakhstan’s strong position as a leading digital and fintech hub in the Eurasian space. According to the President, the topic of today's forum is extremely relevant.
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Sept. 22, 2023 10:34

From garage beginnings to dreaming of the US market: Kazakhstani innovators revolutionize convenient parcel delivery

Tastamat is an automated, contact-free parcel delivery service. The company’s intelligent terminals are currently present in 13 cities across Kazakhstan and Kyrgyzstan. The startup was initiated by its founders, Daniyar Asanov, Asan Barzu, Eldar Zakiryanov, Timur Dzhunusov, and Alisher Kogabaev, in the winter of 2017 within a garage. Within six months, they successfully secured $1.5 million in investments and now maintain partnerships with AliExpress, AVON, Lamoda, Oriflame, and numerous other international firms.
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Sept. 20, 2023 11:33

NEW DIGITAL SILK ROAD LAWN: Central Eurasia in the spotlight at TechCrunch Disrupt 2023

At TechCrunch Disrupt 2023 - the largest international conference, which takes place on September 19-21 in the USA (San Francisco, California), a new page of history has been opened for startups in Central Eurasia, including Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Uzbekistan, Tajikistan and Mongolia.
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Sept. 20, 2023 10:33

GAME-CHANGING Event: WePlay Ventures and Astana Hub GameDev Center Iidie Games Demo Day!

The gaming landscape in Kazakhstan is set to undergo a profound transformation with the proudly presented Indie Games Demo Day by WePlay Ventures and Astana Hub GameDev Center. This event, scheduled for September 28th, is a beacon of opportunity for gaming enthusiasts, independent game developers, and corporate studios looking to redefine the future.

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Sept. 15, 2023 09:23

Boost business revenue by 27%: Kazakhstan startup discovers effective method to reengage old client

Amid the coronavirus pandemic, Dauren Makenov, hailing from Astana, took innovative steps to rescue a family business by founding the platform Flowsell.me. Initially, the platform solely sent WhatsApp notifications to clients, providing updates on the operating hours of beauty salons owned by Dauren’s wife. However, as time went on, this enterprising entrepreneur expanded the platform’s capabilities to include a range of tools, simplifying and expediting the process of making repeat purchases for users.
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Sept. 13, 2023 14:18

Digital Bridge Awards 2023: Expanding the Geographic Reach of the Premier Digitalization Award

Now, Digital Bridge Awards is open for nominations not only from Kazakhstan but also from companies in Central Asian countries, including Uzbekistan, Kyrgyzstan, Tajikistan, Azerbaijan, and Mongolia. Applications are accepted until September 24.
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Sept. 11, 2023 15:39

Earning dividends from a single square meter: a Kazakhstani startup’s innovative property investment method

Proportunity.kz, a Kazakhstani Startup, offers the opportunity to purchase as little as one square meter of commercial property and generate income from it. Businesses that find traditional mortgages unsuitable can acquire premises for cafes, offices, stores, or other ventures.
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Sept. 8, 2023 09:04

Two Kazakhstani girls fulfill their dream startup: AI assistant for managers automating routine tasks

After completing her schooling, Aruzhan Mede headed to Barcelona, where she earned a diploma in finance and worked at the Hilton in Spain for 3.5 years. However, due to the coronavirus pandemic, she returned to Kazakhstan and joined BTS Education. Around the same time, Dinara Halitova, who had studied in Malaysia and worked in the tourism industry for 3 years, also joined the company.
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Sept. 4, 2023 12:05

Listening to our own! SAZALEM startup establishes an online platform for aggregating all Kazakhstani music

“Our primary objective is to evolve into Kazakhstan’s digital cultural heritage,” reveals SAZALEM startup’s CEO, Numi Musalieva. Since January 2023, her team has been working on a mobile platform featuring both modern and classical music by Kazakh musicians. The project database currently boasts over 20,000 songs, and the application has garnered over a million downloads. Discover the project’s purpose and SAZALEM’s future development plans in the interview with Numi for Digital Business.
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Sept. 1, 2023 11:36

Assessing an individual’s moral and physical state through keyboard usage: almaty entrepreneurs develop service to combat professional burnout

“During our tenure at Toyota, my friend and I successfully uncovered a fraudulent scheme involving stolen headlights. This scheme inflated the car assembly costs in Russia by 20%. Our efforts led to promotions, but tragically, my friend took his own life not long after. Expert analysis revealed he suffered from professional burnout, unable to cope with the immense workload and pressure. For three months, he battled insomnia and loss of appetite. Following this heart-wrenching event, I made a personal vow to do everything within my power to prevent as many individuals as possible from facing similar circumstances,” shared Elnur Kai, the founder and CEO of the GoDays startup.
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Aug. 31, 2023 10:25

Children from Remote Kazakh Villages Participate in Festival at Astana Hub

Forty students from rural schools gathered for a three-day career guidance festival hosted at Astana Hub. The event was organized as part of the social-educational project BeginIT. Over the course of three days, students were introduced to Kazakhstan's IT ecosystem, gained basic knowledge about the IT industry and professions, and learned about educational programs offered by Astana Hub.
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Aug. 29, 2023 17:22

Ministry of Defense of Kazakhstan Launches Defence Tech Center at Astana Hub

Today marked the official opening of the Defence Tech Center, aimed at researching, developing, and implementing cutting-edge technologies in the defense and security sector. The center brings together the efforts of the scientific and innovative startup community with the defense complex of the Republic of Kazakhstan. The goal is to provide optimal solutions to strengthen the country's defense capabilities and technological potential.
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Aug. 29, 2023 13:59

Ministry of Digital Development Launches Applications for Free Training under the Tech Orda Program

The Ministry of Digital Development, Innovation, and Aerospace Industry of Kazakhstan has announced the commencement of applications for free training under the Tech Orda program.
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Aug. 28, 2023 17:25

Fulfilling all parental needs: a young mother from Zhezkazgan introduces an all-inclusive membership card for accessing child centers, workshops, and classes

Following her school years, Laura Eralieva pursued logistic studies in Shanghai, a journey spanning 6 years. Despite her academic focus, she didn’t harbor a desire to pursue a career in this field. Upon her return to Kazakhstan, she ventured into the role of a partners manager at Choco, steadily advancing to become the department head for the Rahmet project. Relocation to Karaganda ensued due to her husband’s job transfer, necessitating Laura’s departure from Choco. In due course, the couple welcomed a daughter into their family.
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Aug. 28, 2023 11:27

Fourth Cohort of Silkway Accelerator, a Joint Program by Astana Hub and Google for Startups, Kicks Off in Astana

The Opening Day for the fourth cohort of the Silkway Accelerator, a collaborative initiative between Astana Hub and Google for Startups, took place in Astana. The event welcomed 15 top startups from Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Mongolia, Tajikistan, and Uzbekistan, all of which successfully passed the selection process for Silkway Accelerator. The accelerator program offers free accommodation for two team members during the program, visa support for international participants, and training and mentorship from Google for Startups and Astana Hub.
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Aug. 28, 2023 09:09

Digital Bridge 2023: The best startups will be presented at Startup Alley

As part of the Digital Bridge 2023 international forum which will be held in Astana on October 12-13. Innovators and entrepreneurs have a good opportunity to present their IT projects at the Startup Alley. The application deadline is September 5th 2023.

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