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local and international, among the participants of Astana Hub

₸864 bln.

total revenue of Astana Hub participants over 5 years

$630 mln

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$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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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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Application for the Mentorship Program with Kai-Fu Lee and his team

Welcome to the application process for the competitive selection! Apply now for a unique opportunity to discuss your AI project and practical case in person with Kai-Fu Lee, one of the world's leading experts in artificial intelligence. Before filling out the form, please note the key rules: ● One candidate, one track. Choose the track that best reflects your current role: Government, Tomorrow School,or General Open Competition. ● Quality of justification. Selection is based on a scoring system (maximum 100 points). Describe your practical experience in ML/AI in detail and formulate a specific, in-depth question for the expert—avoid general or theoretical statements. Completing the form will take 20–25 minutes. We wish you success!

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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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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.

22 Sep, 09:30 Atyrau

AI Python Lab

Python + AI: A New Approach to Coding 🐍⚡️

During AI Python Lab, we'll work with Python and explore how AI tools can simplify the programming and development process.

We'll write code, solve practical tasks, and build our own software solution.

📅 September 22 | 09:30📍 Atyrau Hub, 7A Madenova Street, 2nd floor

22 Sep, 09:30 Aktobe

Alemica: from application to transaction in digital format

How technology helps simplify customer service and make the transaction process faster

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.

22 Sep, 11:00 Kostanay

QOSTANAI HUB | 💼 IT JOB FAIR

👀 Looking for your first job in IT, thinking about changing your career path, or simply want to know which specialists companies are looking for right now? Then this is for you!

🤝 As part of AI Month, together with the Regional Youth Resource Center, we’re hosting IT Job Fair — a meeting with companies and employers from the technology sector.

🚀 At the job fair, you’ll be able to:— meet companies and learn about current job openings;— find out which specialists and skills are currently in demand;— talk directly with employer representatives;— get career and job-search advice from an HR specialist;— ask questions about resumes, interviews, and candidate requirements.

✨ An opportunity to find your first job, internship, or next career step — all in one place! 🚀

📅 September 22 | 11:00📍 Jastar Saraiy, 100 Kamshat Donenbayeva Street

🔥 Come meet companies, ask questions, and explore new career opportunities in IT!

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