Innovation ecosystem

Astana Hub is the place where ideas, technologies, and people come together

For startups

For IT companies

For innovators

For professionals

+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

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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

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.

29 Sep, 15:00 Taldykorgan

Jetisu Digital | Python + AI: Development Powered by Artificial Intelligence

IT hub Jetisu Digital invites you to a practical intensive "Python + AI: Development Powered by Artificial Intelligence". Participants will master Python syntax and modern AI developer tools.

Speaker:

▪️ Kirill Mikhov — Samsung Innovation Campus instructor.

Program highlights:

🔹 Using neural networks for writing, debugging, and optimizing code

🔹 Automating routine tasks and writing practical scripts

🔹 Applying AI services to real-world IT projects

📅 September 29

⏰ 15:00

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

29 Sep, 15:00 Oskemen

Oskemen Hub| AI Project Day

AI Project Day is the day when ideas turn into projects!

Do you have an idea that you've been wanting to implement for a long time? Or would you like to try your hand at creating an AI project, but you don't know where to start? Then this Open Day is for you.

Let's talk about how to use artificial intelligence not only to generate text or images, but as a tool for creating real projects. Let's look at ideas, modern AI tools and approaches that will help turn an idea into a working prototype.

This is a great opportunity to get to know AI, get inspired by new ideas, ask questions and find like-minded people for future projects.

Come if you want to learn more, try new things, and take the first step from "I have an idea" to "I have a project."

📅 September 29⏰ 15:00📍 Oskemen 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.

29 Sep, 15:00 Turkestan

Turkistan Hub | AI Creative Lab

Does creating content take too much time?What if AI could help you go from an idea to ready-to-publish content?

At this masterclass, we will learn how to create high-quality content using modern AI tools.

✨ Participants will:
— learn how Generative AI works;
— explore the basics of Prompt Engineering;
— learn how to give AI clear and precise instructions;
— create texts, posts, captions, and scripts using ChatGPT and Gemini;
— explore visual content creation with Midjourney, Leonardo AI, and Canva AI;
— learn how to create images, design ideas, and short videos with AI tools;
— learn how to turn one idea into different content formats using ChatGPT and Canva AI.

💡 Practical part:

We will create our own content with AI — from an idea and text to visuals and a ready-to-publish material.

🚀 Learn how to use AI tools to create content faster, easier, and more effectively!

📅 Date: September 29, 2026
🕒 Time: 15:00
📍 Location: Turkistan Hub

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