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.

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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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Qazcoders

QazCoders is a free educational program for Kazakhstan citizens offering training of IT skills and artificial intelligence basics

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Latest news

Oct. 15, 2026, 10:04 a.m.

Astana Hub Resident Status: Opportunities and Responsibilities

Oct. 15, 2026, 9:32 a.m.

Astana Hub and Ghent University Open a Joint Artificial Intelligence and Mathematics Laboratory

Oct. 15, 2026, 6:12 p.m.

President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev, King Philippe and Queen Mathilde of Belgium Visit Alem.ai International Center for Artificial Intelligence

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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.

16 Oct, 09:00 Taldykorgan

Jetisu Digital | Pizza Pitch

🍕 Pizza Pitch at Jetisu Digital Forum 2026
On October 16, Pizza Pitch will take place on the stage of Jetisu Digital Forum 2026 🎤
🚀 The best teams of the fall season will present their projects to an expert jury and compete for a prize fund of 450,000 tenge 🏆
⏱️ In just a few minutes, each team must convince the jury that their project deserves to win.
💡 Everyone interested in startups and new tech solutions is welcome to come, support the teams and learn about their projects.
📅 October 16
🕐 1:00 PM
📍 Atameken NCE Exhibition Center, Taldykorgan

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.

16 Oct, 09:00 Taldykorgan

Jetisu Digital Forum 2026

Jetisu Digital Forum 2026: The Main IT Event of Zhetysu
On October 16, Taldykorgan will host Jetisu Digital Forum at the Atameken NCE Exhibition Center.
The program features speakers from Yandex Qazaqstan, Google Developer Groups, Kolesa Group, the Association of Businesswomen, and leading IT companies of the region.
Special guests: Serik Akishev and Assel Kozhakova.
What to expect:
🚀 Startup and IT Company Alley with product and solution presentations;
🤖 Robotics exhibition;
🍕 Pizza Pitch, where top startup teams will present their projects;
🤝 Networking zone and gifts for participants.
Everyone interested in technology, entrepreneurship, and the region's digital development is welcome.
📅 October 16
🕘 9:00 AM
📍 Atameken NCE Exhibition Center, Taldykorgan

16 Oct, 09:00 Kostanay

🔥 QOSTANAI AI INDUSTRY HACKATHON 2026

🤝 Akhmet Baitursynuly Kostanay Regional University, Qostanai Hub, the Department of Digitalization, Public Services and Archives of the Kostanay Region Akimat, Allur, and JSC Kostanay Minerals are combining their expertise, technologies, and real-world industry challenges to develop innovative AI solutions.

💡 Partners will present real-world cases and challenges from their own experience, and participants will develop technological solutions using artificial intelligence.

💰 PRIZE POOL — 3,000,000 KZT

🎓 Open to university students and students in grades 10–12🏆 October 16 — Offline final at the Smart Center of Kostanay Regional University, Kostanay

🚀 A real-world challenge. A strong team. An AI solution. Your chance to reach the final and compete for a share of the 3,000,000 KZT prize pool!

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