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Astana Hub

July 23, 2024 12:00

Pavlodar Startup Raises $500,000 to Launch Service in New York

Kazakhstan's company KuickTech, a participant in the Astana Hub technology park, has secured $500,000 in private investment to launch their fintech startup Avoloan, which focuses on loan refinancing. Founded by programmers from Pavlodar, Avoloan aims to help Americans manage their credit card debt through a debt refinancing service.
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Astana Hub

July 23, 2024 09:18

AI, Superapps, and Edutainment: BeyimTech Aims to Revolutionize the Education System

We all know the struggles of the modern education system. They're the same in almost every country. Basic education is often lacking, while private schooling or prestigious universities remain a dream for many. Standard curricula are outdated and irrelevant. And that’s just scratching the surface: there’s a shortage of qualified teachers, piles of pointless paperwork, not enough classroom hours, no timely feedback between textbook creators and teachers, overcrowded classrooms, and especially in rural areas, the list goes on.
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Astana Hub

July 22, 2024 16:00

Kazakhstan Adopts Ethical Code of the Venture Industry

The Ethical Code of the Venture Industry of Kazakhstan was officially signed at the Astana Hub international technology park. This Code is expected to become a pivotal document uniting venture funds, investors, business angels, and startups.
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Astana Hub

July 22, 2024 15:49

Finalists of AlchemistX Accelerator Announced

Ten top startups from Central Asia have been chosen as finalists in the AlchemistX Accelerator program, earning a unique training opportunity in Silicon Valley. The program is set to begin on August 12 and will span 10 weeks, concluding at the end of October.
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Astana Hub

July 22, 2024 12:30

300 Teachers Undergoing Training in AI and GameDev, 19,000 Students Gain Access to Programming Courses

At the directive of the Head of State, an online educational platform designed to teach schoolchildren across Kazakhstan has been launched at the Astana Hub international technology park. Additionally, a pilot project has been initiated to train 300 Kazakhstani teachers in artificial intelligence (AI) and game development.
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Astana Hub

July 19, 2024 19:54

Gamify: How CodiPlay and Hero's Journey Are Transforming Business

In the tenth episode of the second season of Hub Talks, titled "Gamify: How CodiPlay and Hero's Journey Are Transforming Business," we explore how game mechanics are reshaping user experiences and integrating gamification into business.
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Astana Hub

July 18, 2024 11:23

Tech Orda 2024: Applications for free tech education now open

The Ministry of Digitalization has announced the opening of applications for the new cohort of the Tech Orda program. This initiative provides a unique opportunity for Kazakhstani citizens aged 18 to 45 to acquire tech skills at no cost.
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Astana Hub

July 18, 2024 11:04

Silkway Accelerator Participant Discusses the Evolution of Education in Kazakhstan

Journalists from Azattyq Rýhy spoke with entrepreneurs in the educational sector, highlighting the advancements in education within Kazakhstan. Adilkhan Rakhimbekov, CEO and co-founder of ab.ai, shared insights into how the Astana Hub and the Silkway Acceleration program (supported by Google for Startups) are instrumental in driving the development of their team.
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Astana Hub

July 16, 2024 18:22

Digital Scientific Portal of Kazakhstan Launched on Single Window of National Innovation System

In a joint initiative by the Ministry of Digital Development, Innovations and Aerospace Industry and the Ministry of Science and Higher Education of the Republic of Kazakhstan, the Digital Scientific Portal of Kazakhstan (DSP) has been officially launched. The portal is integrated into the Single Window of the National Innovation System, hosted on the astanahub.com platform.
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Astana Hub

July 12, 2024 18:29

Five Startups to Receive ₸50 Million in Seed Money 4.2 Program

Astana Hub international technology park has announced the results of its Seed Money 4.2 funding program. Out of 150 applications submitted, 63 projects were shortlisted for consideration. After a rigorous evaluation process, five startups were selected to receive funding, with each startup awarded ₸10 million.
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