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

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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.

05 Oct, 10:00 Atyrau

Where to Start Your Journey in AI and IT?

On October 5, the Atyrau Hub team will meet with students of Atyrau Polytechnic College.

We will discuss what AI and IT skills you can start developing right now, how to turn your interest in technology into your first project, and what opportunities Atyrau Hub and the Astana Hub ecosystem offer to students.

Speaker — Annur Muratov, representative of Atyrau Hub.

If you are interested in technology but are not sure where to start, this meeting will help you explore possible directions for your next step.

📅 October 5 | 10:00

📍 Atyrau Polytechnic College

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.

05 Oct, 14:30 Atyrau

Technology Intensive — Week 4 ⚡

Week four — new tasks, more practice, and a deeper dive into technology

Participants will continue working with Python, 3D modeling, AI, Digital Skills, Math & Physics, applying their knowledge in practice and working on real-world tasks.

📍 Atyrau IT Hub | Madenova, 7A

A new week — a new level of practice. See you!

05 Oct, 15:00 Petropavl

AI WORKSHOP: immersion in the basics of AI for beginners

How do you make the neural network understand you the first time? How do I choose the right AI tool for a specific task and get a result that doesn't have to be endlessly redone?

At the AI Workshop, we will analyze working with modern AI tools in simple language — from the correct query to the finished result. A minimum of theory, more practice, and tools that can be immediately applied to work and everyday tasks.

In the program:

🔹 we learn how to formulate ideas that really work;🔹 we figure out which AI tool to choose for a specific task;🔹 we work with texts, information, ideas and content;🔹 we analyze techniques that help to get more accurate and high-quality results;🔹 we perform practical tasks and test AI tools independently.

Speaker — Zulfiya Tukhvatullina, Regional manager of SKO Hub, neural network coach. At the workshop, she will show in practice how to build work with AI — clearly, consistently and without having to understand complex technical terms.

, October 5th

🕒 15:00

SKO Hub, 195 Zhambyl Zhabaev St.

If you've wanted to start using AI for a long time, but didn't know which tool to start with and how to work with it correctly, the AI Workshop will be a good starting point.

Come not just to hear about AI, but to try its capabilities in practice. 🚀

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