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May 28, 2026 15:16

Over KZT 68 Million in Sales and 61 Jobs Created: Astana Hub Concludes the Fifth Cohort of Startup Garage

The international innovation cluster Astana Hub has announced the results of the fifth cohort of Startup Garage, its incubation program designed to support early-stage IT startups at the idea and MVP stages. Over the course of the 12-week program, participants generated more than KZT 68 million in sales and launched pilot projects across AI, MedTech, EdTech, SaaS, LegalTech, smart city, and e-commerce sectors. The program also resulted in the creation of 16 full-time and 45 part-time jobs.
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May 28, 2026 09:32

Kazakh company UvU.kz raises investment from a major Azerbaijani fund

UvU.kz is developing a shuttle bus platform for companies, schools, and cities as an alternative to expensive taxi services and overloaded public transport.
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May 26, 2026 16:00

EU Ambassador to Kazakhstan visits the alem.ai center

The Ambassador of the European Union to Kazakhstan, Aleška Simkić, visited the International Artificial Intelligence Center alem.ai.
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May 25, 2026 15:33

AI startups from Central Asia take the stage: highlights of the Alem Plus Hackathon 2026 final

The final of the international Alem Plus Hackathon 2026 took place at the International Artificial Intelligence Center alem.ai, one of the largest AI hackathons in Central Asia, bringing together developers, startup founders, and young entrepreneurs from Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Uzbekistan, and Tajikistan. The event was organized by the international innovation cluster Astana Hub.
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May 22, 2026 15:09

Governor of Tokyo Yuriko Koike Explores Kazakhstan’s Digital and AI Initiatives at alem.ai

Governor of Tokyo Yuriko Koike, as part of her visit to Kazakhstan, visited the International Artificial Intelligence Center alem.ai and familiarized herself with the country’s digital ecosystem, AI initiatives, and technological projects of Astana Hub participants.
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May 21, 2026 12:09

The Entrepreneurial Wing of the AMANAT Party discussed prospects in the IT and Artificial Intelligence sector with business community

In Astana, at the International Artificial Intelligence Center “Alem.ai”, a meeting of the Entrepreneurial Wing of the AMANAT Party was held with representatives of the IT community and business sector. The event brought together deputies of the Mazhilis, leadership of relevant government bodies, heads of leading technology companies, representatives of the banking sector, telecommunications operators, and IT entrepreneurs. In total, around 440 people participated. The meeting was attended by Deputy Prime Minister – Minister of Artificial Intelligence and Digital Development Zhaslan Madiyev, while regions were connected via video conferencing. Participants discussed prospects for joint work on the development of digitalization, AI, and the formation of a modern digital economy of Kazakhstan.
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May 21, 2026 09:00

Presidents of Kazakhstan and Kenya visit the International Artificial Intelligence Center alem.ai

Head of State Kassym-Jomart Tokayev and President of Kenya William Ruto visited the International Artificial Intelligence Center alem.ai, where they were introduced to the center’s potential as a key technological hub of the country.
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May 20, 2026 15:26

Tech Orda 2026: New intake opens for IT schools to train digital economy specialists

Astana Hub has announced the launch of applications from private IT schools and IT companies for participation in the Tech Orda 2026 program, a government initiative aimed at developing human capital and training in-demand IT specialists.
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May 19, 2026 15:07

Astana Hub launches fourth cohort of AI’preneurs

In the international Center for Artificial Intelligence alem.ai, Astana Hub has launched the fourth cohort of its flagship AI startup acceleration program, AI’preneurs. Over the previous three cohorts, the program has become one of the key entry points into AI entrepreneurship in Kazakhstan, receiving 960 applications, graduating 79 participants, forming 35 startup teams, and generating a total of $590,000 in sales and pre-sales.
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May 18, 2026 16:12

Astana Hub launches international AlemPlus Hackathon 2026

An Open Day of the international AlemPlus Hackathon 2026 was held at the international artificial intelligence center alem.ai, bringing together developers, startup founders, and young entrepreneurs from Kazakhstan, Uzbekistan, Kyrgyzstan, and Tajikistan.
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