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$630 mln

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$612 mln

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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

18 Sep, 18:00 Онлайн

How to assemble a strong IT team for top management

"How can top management assemble a strong IT team?"

Let's discuss this live at The Tech.

The speaker is Svetlana Arynova, MetaHR Project Manager, expert in Executive Search and team management, business psychologist.

Let's talk about how managers form strong IT teams, what to pay attention to when hiring, and what approaches help build effective work for specialists.

The moderator is Shugyla Sagynbekova, a volunteer at Women in Tech KZ.

When: September 18 at 18:00

, Where: The Tech Telegram Channel

Schedule the broadcast using the link:

https://t.me/thetechkz?livestream

Kyzylorda Hub | Techno Quiz

Come to the Quiz and Have Some Fun! 🚀

Do you consider yourself a true expert in IT and Artificial Intelligence (AI)? 🧐

Join our Techno Quiz — a game that challenges both your knowledge and speed! We’ve prepared the most interesting questions, covering everything from the latest AI trends to the fundamentals of classic IT.

🗓 Date: September 18

⏰ Time: 18:00

📍 Location: Aiteke Bi Street 29A

18 Sep, 18:30 Astana

From idea to onchain: Vibe coding on Solana

From Idea to Onchain: Vibe Coding on Solana is a practical workshop organized by Superteam Kazakhstan and SPARK. It will introduce participants to AI-powered product development and demonstrate how vibe coding can be used to turn an idea into a functional prototype.

The session will cover the use of AI as a product and development partner, the vibe coding process, the fundamentals of Solana, and opportunities to apply these skills during the upcoming hackathon. Participants will also receive practical resources to support their continued learning and building.

The workshop is open to students, founders, creators, aspiring builders and Network School members. No previous blockchain experience or advanced coding skills are required. Participants are encouraged to bring a laptop and a product idea they would like to explore.

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