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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

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

24 Sep, 14:30 Taraz

Zhambyl Hub | Open Day | AI Workshop Dulaty University

Open Day | AI Workshop Dulaty University
Dulaty University, together with Zhambyl Hub, will host an open practical workshop dedicated to exploring the possibilities of artificial intelligence and modern digital tools.
The workshop is waiting for you:
- familiarization with trending AI technologies and the prospects of their application in studies and careers
- practical analysis of popular neural networks for generating ideas, texts and visual
- mastering basic industrial skills
-engineering to solve real-world problems
- Presentation of Zhambyl Hub's facilities, programs, and community to students
-open networking and a Q&A session with experts

🕒 24.09.2026, 15:00
📍 Dulaty University Tole bi 60

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.

24 Sep, 15:00 Oral

Pizza Pitch 🍕🚀

Pizza Pitch 🍕🚀

Got an MVP? It’s time to show it to the world! 💡✨ On September 24 at 3:00 PM, we are bringing together startups that are ready to step on stage and confidently say: “Yes, this is our project, and it works!” 😎💥

🔥 What’s in store for participants?

A warm atmosphere 🍕❤️ (and not just because of the hot pizza!)
Live, fast-paced pitches ⏱️🎤 — where every single minute counts!
Expert feedback 🧠📈 — that will inspire you to improve, not feel down!
Great networking 🤝⚡ — find new team members, partners, and like-minded friends.
A powerful boost 🚀🌟 — everything you need to take off!

⏰ Application Deadline: September 20, 11:59 PM ⏳

After this, we will select the most promising projects to perform live! 🔍✨

🏆 Prize Pool:

Winners will leave not only with invaluable experience, but also with cash prizes! 💰🎉

🥇 1st place — 200,000 KZT

🥈 2nd place — 150,000 KZT

🥉 3rd place — 100,000 KZT

👉 Ready to make your mark? Register right now and grab your piece of success! 🍕🏆🔥

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.

24 Sep, 15:00 Taldykorgan

Jetisu Digital | How to Create Media Content Using Neural Networks

IT hub Jetisu Digital invites you to a practical workshop on creating high-quality media content using modern neural networks. Participants will explore generative AI capabilities for SMM, marketing, and creative industries.

Program highlights:

🔹 Creating images, writing scripts, and texts

🔹 Generating audio and video materials

🔹 Testing AI tools for SMM and marketing

🔹 Practical work with generative neural networks

📅 September 24

⏰ 15:00

📍 Taldykorgan, 47 Kunaev Str. (IT hub Jetisu Digital)

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