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 generated by Astana Hub participants

$2 bln

export revenue generated by Astana Hub participants

$998 mln

investments raised by Astana Hub participants

Popular programs

We drive Central Eurasia’s tech growth by connecting entrepreneurs and businesses with key opportunities.

Премии в области науки

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

07 Oct, 14:30 Oskemen

Oskemen Hub | IDEA BATTLE: NEXT GENERATION

⚡ IDEA BATTLE: NEXT GENERATION

Do you have an idea that can change the usual approach to solving real problems? It's time to introduce her and show what she's capable of!

Oskemen Hub, together with the Digitalization Department of the East Kazakhstan region, is holding Idea Battle: Next Generation, a platform for new ideas, bold solutions and promising projects.

🔥 The prize fund is 450,000 ₸

Important: the date has been postponed. The teams that have already registered earlier participate in the battle.

📅 October 7🕒 15:00📍 Kazakhstan, 59/1

Prepare your ideas, finalize your presentations and be ready to show the potential of your project at Idea Battle: Next Generation!

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.

07 Oct, 15:00 Turkestan

Turkistan Hub | AI COMICS

Want to create your own comic using Artificial Intelligence? 🎨🤖

At this workshop, you’ll learn how to turn an idea into a complete visual story: create characters, develop a plot, and generate illustrations using AI.

At the workshop:
• Creating characters with AI
• Developing plots and scenes
• Generating comic-style illustrations
• Working with prompts and visual styles
• Creating your own mini-comic

Location: Turkistan Hub
Date: October 7
Time: 15:00

Open to everyone interested in AI, design, illustration, and content creation!

07 Oct, 16:00 Almaty

Almaty Hub | Want to pay less tax and obtain Astana Hub participant status?

🚀 Want to pay less tax and obtain Astana Hub participant status?

Learn how to obtain Astana Hub participant status free of charge and take advantage of the available tax benefits.

During the information session, we will guide you through the process step by step:

— how to prepare the required documents;
— how to submit an application;
— how to obtain Astana Hub participant status;
— what tax benefits are available to participants.

Corporate Income Tax — 0% · Individual Income Tax — 0% · other tax benefits

📅 October 7 | 4:00 PM
📍 Almaty Hub, 24 Zenkov St.

Learn how to obtain Astana Hub participant status and use its benefits for your business.

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

Learn more about our other events:
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Telegram: Almaty Hub

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