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.

Премии в области науки

Конкурс на соискание именных премий в области науки за 2026 год

Accepting applications

Государственная научная стипендия

Конкурс на соискание государственных стипендий в области науки за 2026 год

Accepting applications

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.

All programs

Latest news

Sept. 24, 2026, 9:48 a.m.

International AI Hackathon HackAlem AI Sets a GUINNESS WORLD RECORDS™ Title

Sept. 23, 2026, 3:02 p.m.

Astana Hosts One of the World’s Largest AI Hackathons, HackAlem AI

Sept. 23, 2026, 9:23 a.m.

Jensen Huang to be Special Guest at AI Month in Astana

All news

Upcoming events

30 Sep, 09:00 Oral

AI in GameDev

💻 We invite you to the Speaking Club on the topic "AI in GameDev"! 🎮🤖

Are you ready to learn how artificial intelligence is changing the world of video games and digital entertainment? We are waiting for interactive discussions, English language practice and a stream of creativity among like-minded people!

💡 What awaits you:

AI and Game Design: Learn how generative services and the right tools help create characters, storylines, graphics, and entire game worlds from scratch.

🧩 Interactive practice: You will participate in exciting conversational sessions, discuss the future of AI in game development, and learn how to use neural networks for learning and everyday tasks.

🧩 English upgrade: Replenish your vocabulary with modern IT and gaming vocabulary and overcome the language barrier in a friendly atmosphere!

📆 Date: September 30th

⏰ Time: 09:00

📍 Location: WEST Plaza, 218 Abai Ave. (218 Abai dangily ave.)

30 Sep, 10:00 Aktobe

Aqtobe Hub | Women in Digital

Women × Tech: IT opportunities for women's entrepreneurship

On September 30, at 10:00 a.m., the Aqtobe Hub will host a meeting dedicated to the possibilities of modern technologies for the development of women's entrepreneurship.

Participants will learn how to use IT and digital tools to promote, automate processes and develop their business.

September 30th

🕙 10:00

📍 Aqtobe Hub

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.