🚀 SAIGA STARTUP ARENA
Are you ready to present your startup and compete for the prize pool of 1,000,000??On September 12, the SAIGA STARTUP ARENA will be held, where the best startups will be identified and participants will be given the opportunity to present their projects to entrepreneurs from the Parasat Business Club and an expert jury.
💰 The prize fund is 1,000,000 ₸
A strong jury, networking and catering are waiting for you.
📝 Applications are accepted until September 9th
🎤 Pitching — September 12th
The event is held jointly with the Parasat Business Club, Saiga Valley, Peoples' Friendship University and Telse. 


September 12th
⏰ 10:00
📍str. Tole bi, 32B, Peoples' Friendship University
If you have a startup, it's time to show it to people who will help it grow. 🚀

Implementing AI in Business

This is a practical workshop on how to use artificial intelligence to solve real business challenges.

During the workshop, we will explore how AI can be used to automate customer interactions, content creation, sales, analytics, document management, and internal company processes.

Participants will discover practical tools and real-world cases and learn where to start when implementing AI in their own business.

The workshop is designed for entrepreneurs, managers, and professionals who want to save time, reduce costs, and improve team efficiency.

📅 Date: September 12

⏰ Time: 12:00

Pizza Pitch is coming to STEPPE Fair! 🍕🚀

On September 12, the traditional Pizza Pitch by Almaty Hub will take place as part of STEPPE Fair 2026 - a city festival bringing together business, startups, technology, and contemporary culture.

If you are building a technology startup and want to present your project to investors, entrepreneurs, and the startup community, this is your chance to take the stage.

Applications are open to early-stage IT startups that are building a product, developing a prototype or MVP, testing with first users, or making their first sales.

Selected teams will pitch on the STEPPE Fair stage, receive feedback from an expert jury, and compete for the KZT 1,000,000 grand prize.

Want to participate as a startup? Registration link
UPD: Applications are now closed. The results will be announced on September 10! 

Jury - experts who will evaluate the startup pitches:

• Marat Tolybay — Founder and CEO of Activat VC
• Assem Bolatzhan — CEO of Women in Tech Kazakhstan
• Anvar Bakiyev — Co-founder of Chocofamily and angel investor

Want to see other startups pitch?

Especially for the IT community, Almaty Hub is giving away 100 tickets to STEPPE Fair.

Join the giveaway on Almaty Hub’s social media via the “Participate” link and get a chance to win your ticket to STEPPE Fair!

📅 September 12🕔 13:00📍 OTZAlt, Baribayev st. 36

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