Innovation ecosystem

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

For startups

For IT companies

For innovators

For professionals

+2500 companies

local and international, among the participants of Astana Hub

₸2,8 tn.

total revenue of Astana Hub participants over 8 years

$2 bln

export revenue of Astana Hub participants over 8 years

$998 mln

investment raised by participants over 8 years

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We drive Central Eurasia’s tech growth by connecting entrepreneurs and businesses with key opportunities.

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Государственная научная стипендия

Конкурс на соискание государственных стипендий в области науки за 2026 год

Премии в области науки

Конкурс на соискание именных премий 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.

01 Oct, 10:00 Kostanay

QOSTANAI HUB | 🛡️ AI & SAFETY

Simple rules to protect yourself from modern scams

Ahead of International Day of Older Persons, we’re hosting a useful lecture on digital safety — explained in simple language, without complicated terms.

We’ll discuss how to recognize scammers, what personal information you should never share with strangers, how criminals use AI, and what to do if you receive a suspicious call or message.

💙 Knowledge that can help protect you and your loved ones.

01 Oct, 11:00 Онлайн

Kaspi Data-Driven Marketing: How not to Spend your Advertising Budget Blindly

Practical online webinar for sellers on Kaspi: let's analyze four Kaspi Marketing tools, show where the advertising budget goes without orders, and how data and AI analytics help manage bids.

Many sellers rate Kaspi ads based on a single figure — expense. At the webinar, we'll look at how to view ads through data: by hour, by product, and along with bonuses and reviews.

Program:

1. Four Kaspi Marketing Tools: product advertising, brand banner advertising, seller bonuses and feedback bonuses. Why they should be counted together.

2. Advertising by the hour: how to find the hours in which the budget is spent without orders.

3. Reviews and advertising: how negative reviews reduce the return on bets.

4. Data-driven automation: betting schedules, team notifications, and AI explanations of changes in numbers.

5. Answers to questions.

For whom: store owners, e-commerce executives, marketers, and managers who advertise on Kaspi.

What the participants will receive: a clear procedure for checking the advertising cabinet and a checklist after the webinar.

Speaker: Maxim Devyatkin, CPO Marketix. Responsible for the development of Bidder (Kaspi advertising management with AI analytics) and OMS (orders from marketplaces and integration with accounting systems). Marketix is a member of the Astana Hub.

Duration: 60 minutes — 40 minutes of analysis and 20 minutes of answers to questions.

01 Oct, 13:00 Petropavl

🚀 Career Meetup by SKO Hub

On October 1, the Career Meetup will be held in the North Kazakhstan region - a meeting for those who are interested in IT, want to develop in the technological field and learn more about opportunities for training and professional growth.

Participants will learn about educational programs, IT events, startups and SKO Hub projects, as well as opportunities for development in the region's technology community.

, In the program:

— educational programs and learning opportunities;— IT events and projects;— startups and entrepreneurial initiatives;— opportunities for professional and career development;— acquaintance with the IT community of the region.

, October 1st

🕐 13:00–15:00

School No. 5, 195 Nursultan Nazarbayev St.

✨ Career Meetup by SKO Hub is an opportunity to learn more about modern trends in IT, get to know the community and discover new opportunities for development.

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