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

Popular programs

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

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.

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, 15:00 Oral

AI Figma

Workshop. At the AI and Figma workshop, you will learn how to create professional posters using a powerful combination of artificial intelligence and modern design tools. During the training, you will master the generation of unique visuals, font compositions and layouts using AI.

Date and time: October 1-2, 15:00

Place: 162 Nursultan Nazarbayev Street (joint event with Tomorrow School)

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, 15:00 Shymkent

AI Career Day

Artificial intelligence is radically changing the labor market around the world. Some professions are disappearing, others — those that did not exist yesterday — are appearing. Which side will you be on?

Shymkent Hub will host AI Career Day, a meeting dedicated to career opportunities in the field of artificial intelligence.

What are we going to talk about:

Which AI professions are currently in demand in the market - from industrial engineers to AI producers and data analysts. What skills do the specialists of the future need — both technical and soft skills. How to build a career in the age of AI — where to start, what to study, how to compete. Which industries are most actively looking for AI specialists - from technology to marketing, medicine and education.

The expert will share his experience:

Real examples, market analysis, and practical advice are not theory, but the real picture.

For whom:

Students who choose a career path. Professionals who want to move into a new field. For those who want to work with AI, but don't know where to start. Parents who are thinking about their children's future.

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