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.

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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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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.

01 Oct, 16:00 Almaty

Almaty Hub | Business Models for the AI Era: What’s Changing Today?

On October 1, Almaty Hub will host a meeting with Arkady Moreynis - an entrepreneur and investor, creator of Price.ru, founder of Glavstart, and author of FastFounder and The Dark Side projects.

AI is rapidly changing the rules of the game: products are being built faster, processes are becoming automated, and traditional approaches to business are evolving.

How do you build a business in this new reality, and where can entrepreneurs find new opportunities for growth?

At the event, we’ll discuss:

which business models are becoming relevant in the AI era;
where new opportunities are emerging for entrepreneurs and startups;
how AI is changing products, teams, and the way value is

📅 October 1
🕔 16:00
📍 Almaty Hub, 24 Zenkov St., 4th floor, Event Hall

Note: To attend the event, please download the Astana Hub app and register in advance.

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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.

01 Oct, 17:30 Kostanay

QOSTANAI HUB | 🤖 AI CONTENT LAB

Do you want to learn how to create content from scratch — from an idea to a finished Reel?

At this practical event, we’ll cover:📱 mobile shooting basics🎬 video editing🤖 creating AI videos📲 SMM and content promotion

We’ll show you tools that can help you create modern content faster, easier, and more creatively.

Come if you want to do more than just watch content — learn how to create it yourself. 🚀

01 Oct, 21:00 Онлайн

Architectural Chatter No. 133: The hiring market in 2026 and expectations for 2027

New Architectural Chatter!

We are meeting with Yuri Morozov on October 1 and discussing the topic "The hiring market in 2026 and expectations for 2027."

Let's talk about what's happening in the hiring market right now, whether it's worth preparing for a lull or a new round of demand, and what to expect in 2027.

It will be a live first-hand conversation.

We invite everyone who has encountered hiring in one way or another: developers, testers, managers and supervisors.

Come listen, and if you have something to say, come to the microphone.

Moderator: Yuri Morozov, CTO, has been building teams, processes and products for 10 years

Thursday, October 1, 19:00 Minsk time (GMT+3)

, Registration: https://hardsoftskills.dev/architecture-trep?utm_source=astana_hub&utm_medium=event&utm_campaign=announce

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