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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

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

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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

25 Sep, 15:00 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 it and get the opportunity to bring it to life.

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

Present your idea, show its potential and compete for:

🔥 THE PRIZE FUND IS 450,000 ₸

Registration is open until September 24, 10:00.

Don't delay - prepare your idea and join the Idea Battle!

📅 September 25🕒 15:00📍 Kazakhstan, 59/1

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.

25 Sep, 15:00 Pavlodar

VibeCode Workshop

Do you want to bring your idea to life, but you don't know how to program? At the VibeCode Workshop, you will learn about the modern approach to creating digital products using AI and No Code tools.You will learn how to quickly create projects, test ideas, and launch the first prototypes without writing complex code.

📅 September 25 🕓 15:00

📍 CRMI, Lomova 38.

Join us and discover new opportunities for creating digital products!

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.

25 Sep, 15:00 Taldykorgan

Jetisu Digital | Vibe Coding: Building IT Products with AI

IT hub Jetisu Digital invites you to a workshop on Vibe Coding and AI tools. Learn how to transform an idea into a fully functional IT product using neural networks.

Speaker:

▪️ Sanaq Yerasyl — AI Engineer, Founder of OneTwo.ai, Co-Founder of Help Hand, Resident of Jetisu Digital.

Program highlights:

🔹 The concept of Vibe Coding

🔹 Practical work with AI tools

🔹 Launching startups using neural networks

📅 September 25

⏰ 15:00

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

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