Innovation ecosystem

Astana Hub is the place where ideas, technologies, and people come together

For startups

For IT companies

For innovators

For professionals

+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.

Премии в области науки

Конкурс на соискание именных премий в области науки за 2026 год

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Государственная научная стипендия

Конкурс на соискание государственных стипендий в области науки за 2026 год

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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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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.

29 Sep, 15:00 Taldykorgan

Jetisu Digital | Python + AI: Development Powered by Artificial Intelligence

IT hub Jetisu Digital invites you to a practical intensive "Python + AI: Development Powered by Artificial Intelligence". Participants will master Python syntax and modern AI developer tools.

Speaker:

▪️ Kirill Mikhov — Samsung Innovation Campus instructor.

Program highlights:

🔹 Using neural networks for writing, debugging, and optimizing code

🔹 Automating routine tasks and writing practical scripts

🔹 Applying AI services to real-world IT projects

📅 September 29

⏰ 15:00

📍 Taldykorgan, 47 D. Kunaev Str. (IT hub Jetisu Digital)

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.

29 Sep, 15:00 Oral

How to work with AI tools correctly

💻 Join us for an intensive bootcamp! Master modern AI tools from scratch and build a fully functional website using just creativity, smart prompting, and generative services!

💡 What to expect at the bootcamp:

🧩 Hands-on AI Practice: Master creating modern presentations and learn how to write precise prompts to generate high-quality content, design, and key products.

🧩 Your Own Turnkey Website: Go from concept to a complete, working project without deep programming knowledge.

🧩 Tools for Study & Work: Discover how to effectively integrate and use various neural networks in teaching, work, and daily tasks.

📆 Date: September 29

⏰ Time: 15:00

📍 Location: M. Utemisov WKU, Room 205

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.

29 Sep, 15:00 Aktau

Mangystau Hub | Hackathon 4 by Mangystau Hub

It's time to move beyond just talking about ideas and turn them into a real product! Think with your team, write code, develop solutions, and find answers to real problems with IT 🚀

🏆 Prize fund: 1,000,000 tenge

Important dates:
📝 Registration — until September 20, 23:59
💬 Task announcement — September 23, 11:00
📤 Project submission — until September 26, 23:59
🎤 Project defense — September 29, 15:00

How does the hackathon work?
— The format is mixed: online and offline 🌐
— Tasks are revealed only on the first day of the hackathon
— The final pitching takes place only offline

What do you need to participate?
✅ Pre-register for the hackathon
✅ Joining the Telegram chat is mandatory—all news and tasks are published there 📲
✅ Only teams with a completed MVP are allowed to defend—after all, it's not the idea that's being evaluated, but its implementation 💡

📍 Address: Mangystau Hub, 6th microdistrict, building 50
👥 Team composition: maximum 4 people

Ready? Then gather your team and register now 👇

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