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Sept. 19, 2025 10:24

Kazakhstani Entrepreneur Launches a Startup at 18 and Secures $200,000 from Google and OpenAI

Damir Iskakov is 18 years old. He studied at the Almaty RFMS School and has been passionate about technology since childhood. In high school, he launched his first startup — a platform for selecting educational institutions. The service closed after some time. In March of this year, Damir launched a new product: Vetra AI, an AI-powered assistant that automatically converts messages, files, and voice notes into tasks, meetings, and reminders, synchronizing them with the user’s calendar. Recently, the project received over $200,000 in grants from Google, OpenAI, and Cloudflare.
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Sept. 16, 2025 11:25

Kazakhstanis Create an AI Agent for Stock Market Research and Break Into the U.S.

Digital Business, together with Astana Hub, is launching the project “100 Startup Stories of Central Asia.” It will spotlight startups from Kazakhstan, Uzbekistan, Kyrgyzstan, and Tajikistan that have the potential to become future unicorns. The series will feature both IT companies that have already found product–market fit and begun international expansion, as well as young startups with strong prospects. The project will be published in multiple languages: Kazakh, Russian, English, Kyrgyz, Uzbek, and Tajik.
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Sept. 16, 2025 10:08

Kazakhstan-based Startup SHAI Raises $5 Million

The startup SHAI has announced a $5 million investment from entrepreneur Ruslan Adilbayev. The company develops intelligent digital solutions that help businesses operate more efficiently. The core brand within its ecosystem is shai.pro.
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Sept. 16, 2025 09:30

Digital Bridge 2025 to Bring Together Global Leaders in Technology and Artificial Intelligence

From October 2 to 4, Astana will host the international forum Digital Bridge 2025, which will serve as a platform for dialogue among leading global experts in artificial intelligence, digital transformation, venture capital, science, and education.
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Sept. 10, 2025 17:00

Kazakhstan-based Startup Higgsfield AI Raises $50 Million

One of Kazakhstan’s fastest-growing generative AI companies, Higgsfield AI, has announced a $50 million Series A round, co-founder Yerzat Dulat reported. The round was led by venture fund GFT Ventures, with participation from BroadLight Capital, NextEquity Partners, AI Capital Partners, and Menlo Ventures.
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Sept. 10, 2025 16:00

Solana Day by Decentrathon: The Largest Blockchain Hackathon to Take Place in Kazakhstan

Astana Hub, together with the Blockchain & AI Technology Center (BAITC) and with the support of the Ministry of Digital Development, Innovations and Aerospace Industry of the Republic of Kazakhstan, announces Solana Day powered by Decentrathon — the largest blockchain hackathon in Kazakhstan. The event will be held on 12 September 2025 and will take place simultaneously across 20 cities nationwide.
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Sept. 10, 2025 12:21

Kazakhstan’s Ministry of Digital Development Announces the First Holder of Digital Nomad Residency

Kazakhstan has issued its first 10-year residence permit under the Digital Nomad Residency program. The recipient is Pavel Filatov, Senior Analytics & BI Engineer with international experience, who has chosen Kazakhstan as a place to live and build his professional career.

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Sept. 9, 2025 11:29

From Uzbekistan to Kazakhstan: Astana Hub Launches Program to Scale Uzbek Startups

The international innovation cluster Astana Hub, together with IT Park Uzbekistan, is launching the MARKET ENTRY program for Uzbek technology companies ready to scale their business in Kazakhstan.

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Sept. 3, 2025 10:22

A Free Prompt Engineering Course Launches in Kazakhstan: From Theory to a Fully Functional AI Assistant

Astana Hub and Lerna have announced the launch of an online course in prompt engineering, a new profession at the intersection of technology and communication. The program is designed for specialists in automation, marketing, and product management, as well as aspiring developers and enthusiasts who want to learn how to integrate artificial intelligence into their workflows.
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Aug. 28, 2025 15:11

Decentrathon 4.0: Kazakhstan’s Largest Offline Hackathon to Cover 20 Cities

Astana Hub, together with the Blockchain & AI Technology Center (BAITC) and with the support of the Ministry of Digital Development, Innovations and Aerospace Industry of Kazakhstan, announces Decentrathon 4.0—the country’s largest offline hackathon, which will take place on September 13–14, 2025, simultaneously across 20 cities.
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