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

Popular programs

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

Accepting applications

Qazcoders

QazCoders is a free educational program for Kazakhstan citizens offering training of IT skills and artificial intelligence basics

Accepting applications

The basics of AI: ChatGPT

The basics of Artificial Intelligence: ChatGPT is a course aimed at teaching the use of ChatGPT, which is available on the Skillbox platform absolutely free of charge for users of the Astana Hub application and platform. The online course is designed for everyone, and is available in Russian and Kazakh. The course program consists of 2 blocks and 45 video tutorials.

Accepting applications

Digital Nomad Visa / Digital Nomad Residency

Visa for digital nomads

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Latest news

Nov. 6, 2026, 11:49 a.m.

Astana Hub Marks Eight Years as Ecosystem Revenue Reaches $6.7 Billion

Nov. 6, 2026, 3:15 p.m.

Alex Mashrabov, Co-Founder of Astana Hub Participant Higgsfield, Receives Kazakhstani Citizenship

Nov. 5, 2026, 10:26 a.m.

Tomorrow School: Two Years of Advancing AI Education in Kazakhstan

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Upcoming events

10 Nov, 10:00 Kyzylorda

Kyzylorda Hub | STARTUP BATTLE

STARTUP BATTLE: Startup Project Competition!

Do you have a startup idea? Are you ready to present it, develop your project, and compete for the win? 💡

Kyzylorda Hub invites you to take part in STARTUP BATTLE! Pitch your idea to a panel of experts, showcase your project's potential, and compete to become one of the top startups.

🏆 Total prize pool — 450,000 KZT!

🥇 1st place — 200,000 KZT

🥈 2nd place — 150,000 KZT

🥉 3rd place — 100,000 KZT

Additionally, a Rector's Grant from Korkyt Ata University will be awarded 🎓

📅 Date: November 10, 2026

⏰ Time: 10:00 AM

📍 Venue: 29A Aiteke Bi Street, Kyzylorda Hub

🔗 To participate and learn more: www.kyzylordahub.kz

10 Nov, 10:00 Онлайн

Working Meeting (Akimat of Shymkent City)

Working Meeting (Akimat of Shymkent City)

We invite you to participate in a working meeting with representatives of the Akimat of Shymkent City to discuss ongoing projects, key collaboration issues, and regional development plans.

🗓 Date: Tuesday, November 10

⏰ Time: 10:00 AM – 1:00 PM

10 Nov, 12:00 Kokshetau

Smart city accelerator Demo Day

🚀 Smart City Accelerator Final: Technologies Shaping Our City!

Two months of intensive work, mentoring sessions, and refining IT solutions are behind us. Now it’s time to discover which developments will transition from theory to practice and launch real pilot projects in the urban environment!

Our finalists will present their startups across 5 key Smart City tracks: 🌾 AgroTech & Earth — smart agriculture and natural resource monitoring. 💡 Smart Utilities & GovTech — digitalization of public utilities, government services, and infrastructure. 🌿 Eco & Environment — air and water quality monitoring and environmental care. 🚌 Smart Tourism & Mobility — convenient transport, navigation, and digital services for tourism. 🛡 Smart City Solutions — projects in safety, energy, and education.

Following the pitches, experts will select the top teams to gain the opportunity to implement their solutions into real urban infrastructure.

📅 When: November 10 at 12:00 PM

📍 Where: Aqmola Hub (Kokshetau)

Come support the teams and be among the first to see how digital innovations are transforming the world around us! 🔥

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