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Astana Hub

Oct. 4, 2024 17:31

Kostanay Schoolchildren Participate in Selection Round of International Project

On October 4, the selection round of the international project Beginit Central Asia by inDrive was held at the Qostanai IT Hub. The program aims to nurture a new generation of social leaders in Kazakhstan, offering students the chance to develop social leadership skills and implement initiatives to address local issues over the school year.
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Astana Hub

Oct. 4, 2024 15:15

Astana Smart City Accelerator: 10 Startups Selected to Launch Pilots in the Capital

The Astana City Digitalization and Public Services Department, in collaboration with Astana Hub and Astana Innovations, has completed the first phase of the Astana Smart City acceleration program. Following pitching sessions on October 2, ten startups were selected to pilot their projects at the city level. Each will receive up to 5 million tenge in seed funding from Astana Hub’s Seed Money program to support their development.
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Astana Hub

Oct. 4, 2024 12:00

Silkway Accelerator Fifth Batch Results: Startups Boost MRR to $1 Million

Astana Hub has successfully completed the fifth batch of the Silkway Accelerator program, organized in partnership with Google for Startups. Participants in the program achieved remarkable results, increasing their MRR by 3.5 times, reaching a total of approximately $1 million. The program also facilitated the signing of key agreements with major international companies.
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Astana Hub

Oct. 3, 2024 09:50

Launch of Atyrau Hub: A New Impetus for Tech Development in the Atyrau Region

The sixteenth regional IT hub has begun operating in Kazakhstan. The Atyrau Hub innovation center, established by the Astana Hub technology park with the support of the Ministry of Digitalization and the Akimat of the Atyrau region, is designed to support startups, develop tech education, and strengthen the technology ecosystem in western Kazakhstan.
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Astana Hub

Oct. 2, 2024 17:41

Young Social Leaders: New Season of Beginit by inDrive Launches in Karaganda

The Beginit social and educational program, launched in Kazakhstan in 2024, has kicked off its second season in Karaganda. This initiative is focused on training young social leaders, providing schoolchildren in the Karaganda region with the opportunity to explore what it means to be a social leader. Over the course of the school year, students will learn about the qualities and skills of effective social leaders, enhance their own leadership competencies, and gain hands-on experience by participating in impactful social projects aimed at improving lives in the Karaganda region and beyond.
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Astana Hub

Oct. 2, 2024 15:43

AI makes it easier to find a bulldozer – TapQan rolls out a platform for specialized equipment searches

Whether it’s digging a foundation, constructing a building, hauling cargo, demolishing an old structure, or clearing debris, these heavy tasks require serious equipment like excavators, loaders, bulldozers, and cranes. The challenge is finding the right equipment—on time and with a skilled operator. That’s where TapQan steps in. This Kazakhstan-based platform, powered by AI, promises to streamline the construction equipment rental market, making it easier for companies and individuals to get the machines they need, when they need them. The founder of the startup TapQan, Beibarys Duissen, told the Er10.media editorial team about how the company will develop the specialized machinery market in Kazakhstan and how AI will select equipment for clients.
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Astana Hub

Oct. 1, 2024 15:26

Social Leadership Training for North Kazakhstan Schoolchildren

On October 1, North Kazakhstan University named after M. Kozybayev hosted the Beginit Central Asia international project selection round by inDrive. This initiative aims to cultivate social leadership skills among young people in Kazakhstan. The program focuses on supporting talented students from regional areas, providing them with quality education and opportunities to develop as leaders.
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Astana Hub

Oct. 1, 2024 11:28

700 University Teachers Receive Grants for AI and GameDev Training

The Ministry of Digital Development, Innovations, and Aerospace Industry of the Republic of Kazakhstan, in collaboration with the Ministry of Science and Higher Education and Astana Hub, is launching a large-scale training program for university teachers in Kazakhstan. A total of 700 educators from 47 universities will undergo intensive training in Artificial Intelligence (AI) and Game Development as part of a specialized stream of the Tech Orda program.
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Astana Hub

Oct. 1, 2024 09:00

Kazakhstan's Startups Showcase Innovation at the Global Digital Trade Expo in China

The Astana Hub international technology park and four of its resident startups represented Kazakhstan at the Global Digital Trade Expo, held from September 25 to 29, 2024, in Hangzhou, China.
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Astana Hub

Sept. 30, 2024 12:04

Kazakhstan to Host Largest Multi-Location Hackathon with $50,000 Prize Fund and Virtual Tech Job Fair

On October 18-19, 2024, Kazakhstan will host Decentrathon 2.0, the largest multi-location hackathon with a prize fund of $50,000 and a virtual job fair. The event will cover 17 regions of the country and bring together over 2,500 developers tasked with solving challenges in areas such as AI, Blockchain, GameDev, and Telegram mini apps.
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