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.

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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.

28 Sep, 10:00 Almaty

Almaty Hub | Small Business Growth Academy: New Meta Opportunities for Business Growth

How can businesses attract customers more effectively, leverage digital and AI tools, and accelerate growth?

Meta, CoobX, and Almaty Hub are launching the Small Business Growth Academy - a practical program for entrepreneurs, startups, and small and medium-sized businesses.

The program kicks off on September 28. During the first session, we will cover:
🔹 Meta advertising: auctions, formats, creatives, and performance;
🔹 Reels, Threads, and partnership ads;
🔹 AI and digital tools for marketing;
🔹 case studies from Kazakhstani and international companies.

📅 September 28
🕔 10:00-12:00
📍 Almaty Hub, 24 Zenkov St., 4th floor, Event Hall

The event is supported by the Ministry of Artificial Intelligence and Digital

Development of the Republic of Kazakhstan and the Akimat of Almaty

👉 Register now and join the first Small Business Growth Academy session!

Note: To attend the event, please download the Astana Hub app and register in advance.

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28 Sep, 14:30 Atyrau

The tech intensive continues ⚡

Week three — new tasks, more hands-on practice, and a deeper dive into technology.

Participants will continue working with Python, 3D modeling, AI, Digital Skills, Math & Physics, applying their knowledge in practice and working on real-world tasks.

📍 Atyrau IT Hub | 7A Madenova St.

A new week — a new level of practice. See you there!

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.

28 Sep, 15:00 Konayev

Alatau Hub | Workshop: Digital technologies in agriculture: practice and prospects

As part of AI Month, we are going to the agricultural sector to understand how digital technologies are changing agriculture.

At the practical workshop, we will analyze how modern digital solutions are used in the agricultural sector and what technologies are already changing approaches to cultivation, monitoring and management of agricultural processes.

Participants will consider:

• digitalization of agriculture and Smart Farming• application of AI and data analysis in the agricultural sector • monitoring of the state of fields and crops

• automation of agricultural processes

• advanced technologies and solutions for agribusiness

, September 28th

🕒 15:00

, Alatau Hub, Kunaeva 5B

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