Hello, Astana Hub members! I want to raise a topic that, I think, is interesting to many — the creation of our own Kazakh ecosystem at the junction of social networks and AI. A new level of AI

If you are thinking about launching a payment service in In Central Asia, one of the first and key issues you will face is the choice of a business model. I'm not talking about marketing or sales ch

We recently completed the final BDMLE course. We took this opportunity to dig up an archive of what happened six months ago. Back then, we had just met (in the mountains, in a cafe or online) with

Symptoms — the product/business owner responds in 2-3 days, cancels the demo at the last minute, and comments come in a telegraphic style: "normal/ not normal." Stuck solutions → the team is idle;

According to the latest findings from Fairfield Market Research, the global industrial robotics market is projected to grow from US$ 24.1 billion in 2025 to US$ 45.7 billion by 2032, recording a str

From March 15 to May 6, 2025, the unique educational project «ASSYL AI» was successfully implemented in the Abai region. The project was organized by the regional hub Abai IT Valley in partnership wi

Kazakhstani Fintech in Silicon Valley: Investbanq Shines on Meet the Drapers

The final episode of Season 7 of the global startup show Meet the Drapers marked a significant milestone for Investbanq, a Kazakhstan-linked WealthTech startup. Selected as one of the season’s seven winners, the team unveiled its next-generation AI-driven capital management platform, tailored for financial institutions and family offices.

Hello everyone Today I'm sharing a real case about how one product team faced chronic problems in planning sprints and fulfilling commitments, and how we managed to fix it. Problem #1: Burning ta

Solva Technology, one of the leaders of the fintech market in Kazakhstan and a participant in the Astana Hub, announces the launch of a new direction as part of its educational project Laboratory 3.

As industries accelerate their shift toward automation and smart manufacturing, the global articulated robot market is set to experience substantial growth. Fairfield Market Research projects the mar

Once upon a time it seemed to me that it would take billions to change the world. Today I understand that one unit of attention is enough. If you can manage attention, you create reality. M

Critical Shift: Kazakhstan-Made Game to Launch on PlayStation, Xbox, and PC

Kazakhstani game development studio Rhinotales Studio, a resident of Astana Hub, has officially announced Critical Shift — a turn-based tactical RPG thriller designed for a global audience. The game is set to release this year on PC (via Steam), Xbox, and PlayStation.

Parliamentary Delegations of Kazakhstan and Uzbekistan Visit the Farabi Hub Innovation Center

Delegations from the Mazhilis of the Parliament of the Republic of Kazakhstan and the Legislative Chamber of the Oliy Majlis of Uzbekistan visited the Center for Innovative Products and High-Tech Projects Farabi Hub in Almaty. The delegations, led by Chairmen Yerlan Koshanov and Nuriddin Ismoilov, were introduced to the center’s scientific developments as well as Almaty-based startups in the field of artificial intelligence implemented with the support of Astana Hub.

How to Build a Trading App for a Canadian Bank? Customer: TD Bank, Canada’s second-largest bank. Task: Develop a reliable investment app for novice and pro investors. What we did: • Cross-platfor

Open Dialogue: Minister Zhaslan Madiyev Meets with Tech Industry to Discuss Sector Development

As part of the Astana International Forum, a roundtable discussion was held at Astana Hub with the participation of the Minister of Digital Development, Innovations and Aerospace Industry of the Republic of Kazakhstan, Zhaslan Madiyev, and representatives of the tech sector. The discussion brought together around 50 participants — from government officials and industry associations to leading IT companies and members of the business community.

Friends, we are sharing good news: the Medeu IT team has published the Seventh Plugin. Jira on Atlassian Marketplace in just 60 days. Each release is a step forward in our quest to create useful

Schoolchildren Explore the World of IT: Astana Hub Hosts Educational Tour for Children’s Day

Astana Hub welcomed high school students for a special tour organized as part of the national Cyber Túmar campaign, an initiative of the Ministry of Digital Development, Innovations and Aerospace Industry of the Republic of Kazakhstan. The event aimed to boost digital literacy and introduce students to in-demand careers in the tech sector.