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+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

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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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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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Qazcoders

QazCoders is a free educational program for Kazakhstan citizens offering training of IT skills and artificial intelligence basics

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Upcoming events

16 Sep, 11:00 Turkestan

Turkistan Hub | TECH DISCOVERY

Interested in IT but don't know where to start?

At this event, we will explore the main fields of the IT industry, learn what each of them does, and discover the opportunities they offer.

✨ At the event:
— main fields of the IT industry;
— programming, design, and Data Analytics;
— artificial intelligence and cybersecurity;
— skills required for each field;
— how to choose the right IT direction for yourself;
— how to start your journey in IT?

🚀 Explore the world of IT with us and find your path!

📅 Date: 16.09.2026
🕒 Time: 11:00
📍 Location: Turkistan Hub

16 Sep, 11:00 Oral

How to pitch a Startup?

Do you have a great idea, but you don't know how to present it to investors in a way that ignites them from the first seconds?

Come to our master class! You will learn the ideal presentation architecture, understand the working rules of effective pitching, and understand how to confidently answer difficult questions from the jury.

What awaits you:

Analyzing the structure of 10 key slides

Secrets of performance: how to keep the audience's attention

The main mistakes of novice founders

We are waiting for everyone who wants to upgrade their skills and take their project to a new level!

16 Sep, 17:00 Petropavl

Solana Superteam KZ Meetup in Petropavlovsk

🔥 Solana Superteam KZ Meetup in Petropavlovsk!

If you’re a developer, code late into the night, build your own projects, or want to break into Web3 — this event is for you.

Superteam KZ is hosting a meetup in Petropavlovsk — a gathering for developers, product specialists, founders, and everyone interested in Web3.

✨ What’s happening at the meetup?

🌐 Web3 ecosystem overview — let’s talk about where the industry is heading, which areas are growing, and what skills are in demand today.

🚀 Project pitches — an opportunity to present your project, get feedback, and understand where to take it next.

🤝 Networking — connect with developers, entrepreneurs, designers, and people you can build new projects with.

💡 Opportunities from Superteam KZ — grants, bounties, competitions, internships, and other opportunities to grow in Web3.

📌 Who is it for?— Web2 and Web3 developers— Beginners and experienced builders— Anyone looking to get into blockchain development— PMs, designers, and startup founders

📅 September 16 | 17:00📍 Kozybayev University, 86B A. Pushkin St.

Come meet the Web3 community in Petropavlovsk, discover new opportunities, and connect with people you can build great products with. 🔥

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