Astana Strengthens Its AI Agenda as 29 Startups Join the Third Cohort of Astana Innovations Accelerator

Opening Day of the Third Cohort of Astana Innovations Accelerator Held at Alem.AI International Center

Central Eurasia in Silicon Valley: The New Alchemist Silkroad–Silicon Valley Residency Program

Kazakhstani Startups Added to Draper University’s Wall of Champions Following Hero Training

Astana Hub has announced the results of the fifth cohort of Hero Training, the international acceleration program delivered in partnership with Draper University. The program is designed to help technology startups enter global markets, strengthen founders’ leadership capabilities, and scale their businesses in the United States.

IT Quest: Test Your Knowledge of IT, AI, and Startups and Win a MacBook, iPhone 17, or Apple Watch

As part of Kazakhstan’s Year of Digitalization and Artificial Intelligence, Astana Hub is launching IT Quest, a nationwide interactive online challenge dedicated to technology, artificial intelligence, and startups. Participants will have the opportunity to test their knowledge, complete engaging tasks, and compete for top prizes, including a MacBook, iPhone 17, and Apple Watch.

Vietnam’s Deputy Prime Minister Ho Quoc Dung Visits Astana Hub and alem.ai

Vietnam’s Deputy Prime Minister Ho Quoc Dung visited the international innovation cluster Astana Hub and the International Artificial Intelligence Center alem.ai.

Heads of State of the EAEU Member Countries Visit the Eurasian Economic Forum Exhibition

As part of the forum, the Presidents of Kazakhstan, Russia, Belarus, and Kyrgyzstan, along with heads of official delegations, visited an exhibition showcasing advanced technological and digital solutions, as well as the capabilities of the International Center for Artificial Intelligence alem.ai.

Astana Hub and QIST Sign Memorandum of Cooperation to Advance Science and Technology Entrepreneurship

A panel discussion titled “From Science to Startup” was held at Astana Hub, bringing together representatives of the scientific community, universities, startup ecosystems, technology companies, and the international Kazakh scientific diaspora to discuss the development of science-based entrepreneurship, research commercialization, and the creation of technology startups built on scientific innovations.

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.

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.

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.