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June 9, 2025 10:46

Central Eurasia Meets Silicon Valley: New Batch Launches for AlchemistX & Silicon Valley Residency Program

Astana Hub, in collaboration with IT Park Uzbekistan, Silkroad Innovation Hub, and Alchemist Accelerator, with the support of the digital ministries and venture funds of Kazakhstan and Uzbekistan, is proud to announce the launch of the second batch of the AlchemistX & Silicon Valley Residency Program. This initiative offers startups from Central Eurasia a unique opportunity to fast-track their entry into the U.S. market and build strategic partnerships with key players in the global tech industry.
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June 26, 2025 17:47

Central Asia and the Caucasus: A New Magnet for Venture Capital

Venture activity in Central Asia and the Caucasus is accelerating rapidly. In 2024 alone, the region attracted over $95 million in investments, with Kazakhstan accounting for more than $80 million of that total. Kazakhstan has emerged as the undisputed leader, while countries like Georgia and Uzbekistan are showing impressive growth momentum.
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June 18, 2025 17:53

Nomad Visa: Kazakhstan Emerges as a New Destination for Digital Nomads

Kazakhstan has officially joined the ranks of countries embracing digital nomad culture. In a special report, The Astana Times highlights two visa programs designed to attract remote professionals from around the world: the Neo Nomad Visa, aimed at freelancers and creative professionals seeking freedom and lifestyle flexibility, and the Digital Nomad Visa, tailored for high-level IT specialists working remotely.
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June 17, 2025 12:23

Kazakh Startup Named Among Top 15 at Germany’s Constructor Start Accelerator

QazTWIN, a deeptech startup from Kazakhstan developed by KazScanService, has been selected as one of the Top 15 projects at the international Constructor Start accelerator and received the Audience Choice Award during the final Demo Day held at the Constructor University campus in Bremen, Germany.
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Astana Hub

June 10, 2025 17:53

How Astana Hub Is Advancing Tech Projects Led by Women

Astana Hub is actively developing educational programs that help young people and women acquire practical tech skills. The tech park is seeing steady growth in the number of women-led tech startups: while there were 179 such companies in 2023, that number has now surpassed 300. This was announced by Astana Hub’s Managing Director, Valeriya Tyo, during a press conference at the Central Communications Service.
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June 10, 2025 17:52

Senators Visit Astana Hub to Explore Innovations from Kazakhstani Startups

A delegation from the Senate Committee on Economic Policy, Innovative Development, and Entrepreneurship of the Republic of Kazakhstan, led by Chairman Suindik Aldashev, visited the international tech park Astana Hub.
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June 10, 2025 17:36

Aqyl Tech and IT-Aiel Projects Launch to Provide Mass Training in Digital Skills and AI for Kazakh Citizens

On June 10, 2025, registration opened for young people and women in Kazakhstan to enroll in the online educational programs Aqyl Tech and IT-Aiel. These initiatives aim to boost digital and financial literacy while teaching practical applications of artificial intelligence in family budgeting and household economy. Details were shared by Aziza Shuzheyeva, Chair of the TechnoWomen NGO and member of the National Commission on Women and Family-Demographic Policy under the President of Kazakhstan, during a press briefing at the Central Communications Service.
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May 29, 2025 15:25

Schoolchildren Explore the World of IT: Astana Hub Hosts Educational Tour for Children’s Day

Astana Hub welcomed high school students for a special tour organized as part of the national Cyber Túmar campaign, an initiative of the Ministry of Digital Development, Innovations and Aerospace Industry of the Republic of Kazakhstan. The event aimed to boost digital literacy and introduce students to in-demand careers in the tech sector.
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May 22, 2025 10:47

World’s Largest Tech & Startup Event GITEX to Debut in Kazakhstan

For the first time in history, GITEX — the world’s largest event for technology and startups — is coming to Kazakhstan. The inaugural edition of GITEX Central Asia & Caucasus x Ai Everything Kazakhstan, organized by the Ministry of Digital Development, Innovations and Aerospace Industry of the Republic of Kazakhstan in partnership with Astana Hub, will take place in Astana from June 2 to 4, 2026. The event will be held annually and powered by the global GITEX ecosystem.
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May 19, 2025 14:54

The Most Powerful Supercomputer in Central Asia Arrives in Kazakhstan

Kazakhstan has received the region’s first-ever supercomputing cluster, with a processing capacity of approximately 2 exaflops — making it the most powerful supercomputer in Central Asia. The system is built on the latest NVIDIA H200 graphics chips, designed specifically for artificial intelligence and high-performance computing tasks.
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May 19, 2025 11:42

Decentrathon 3.0: National Online Hackathon Launches with ₸16 Million Prize Pool

From May 23 to 25, Decentrathon 3.0 — one of Kazakhstan’s largest next-generation national hackathons — will take place with a total prize pool of ₸16 million. For the first time, the event will be held entirely online, making it accessible to everyone regardless of location, age, or skill level.
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May 14, 2025 16:00

Astana Hub: Over 80,000 Kazakhstanis Trained in IT and AI in First Five Months of 2025

Since the beginning of 2025, more than 80,000 citizens of Kazakhstan have received training in key IT and artificial intelligence (AI) disciplines. Free educational programs by Astana Hub, supported by Kazakhstan's Ministry of Digital Development, Innovations and Aerospace Industry, have become a vital tool of state policy for equipping the population with in-demand digital skills and preparing a workforce for the economy of the future.
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May 13, 2025 09:23

Presight opens regional office in Astana

On the sidelines of the official visit of His Highness Sheikh Khaled bin Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi, to the Republic of Kazakhstan, Presight (G42) has opened its regional office in Astana.
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May 5, 2025 11:29

Tech Orda 2025: Applications Open for Private IT Schools to Participate in Government Program

Astana Hub announces the launch of applications from private IT schools for participation in the Tech Orda program—an initiative aimed at developing tech education and preparing highly demanded specialists.
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April 16, 2025 12:31

Free Data Analysis and Python Course Launches in Kazakhstan

The international tech park Astana Hub, in partnership with the educational platform Yandex Practicum, has announced the launch of a free online course titled “Fundamentals of Data Analysis and Python.” The course is available to all residents of Kazakhstan, regardless of age, experience, or educational background.
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April 14, 2025 15:35

AlgoBatyr and Forty Developers: Winners of Kazakhstan’s First Algorithmic Programming Battle Announced

The final round of AlgoBatyr, Kazakhstan’s first competitive programming championship tailored specifically for adult IT professionals, was held at Astana Hub. Out of 280 applications from across the country, top participants were selected to compete in algorithmic problem-solving for the title and a total prize pool of 1,000,000 KZT. The championship was organized with the support of Astana Hub and the Federation of Competitive Programming.
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April 11, 2025 12:29

Female Founders Invest Day: Empowering Women in Tech Entrepreneurship

The first Female Founders Invest Day was held in Astana, organized by the Kazakhstan chapter of the global non-profit organization Women in Tech, with the support of Astana Hub. The event aimed to support early-stage startups founded by women and to foster their growth in the tech ecosystem.
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April 2, 2025 12:04

President of the Republic of Slovenia Visits Astana Hub

President of the Republic of Slovenia Nataša Pirc Musar, who arrived in Kazakhstan on an official visit, visited the international tech park Astana Hub.
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March 28, 2025 17:49

Kazakhstan to Build Largest Hyperscale Data Centers

As part of the AlmatyFair.ai exhibition, a signing ceremony was held for an investment agreement between the Government of Kazakhstan and Singapore-based GK Hyperscale Ltd for the construction and operation of two hyperscale data centers. The agreement was signed by Kazakhstan’s Minister of Digital Development, Innovations, and Aerospace Industry, Zhaslan Madiev, and the CEO of GK Hyperscale Ltd, Michael Dickerson.
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March 28, 2025 12:00

AI Exhibition AlmatyFair.ai Launches in Almaty

Today marks the official opening of AlmatyFair.ai, a major exhibition dedicated to artificial intelligence, bringing together leading tech companies, AI startups, and global experts. The event serves as a key platform for discussing cutting-edge technologies and their applications across various sectors of the economy and society.
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