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April 13, 2026 10:57

How the Digital Nomad from the USA found a home in Shymkent

The editors of STEPPE spoke with Alan Salimov— a digital nomad and researcher in the field of applied machine learning, who moved from the USA to Shymkent. In an interview, he talked about life in Virginia near the particle accelerator laboratory, his attempts to legalize himself in Kazakhstan, his desire to move back, and why he eventually decided to stay.

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April 10, 2026 18:36

Representatives of the world's leading publications visited Astana Hub

The Astana Hub International Innovation Cluster was visited by representatives of major foreign media outlets, including Reuters, Bloomberg, The Independent, Forbes, La Tribune, Anadolu, El País and others. The press tour was organized to present the innovation ecosystem of Kazakhstan and the cluster's activities.
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April 10, 2026 10:45

Kazakhstan's gamedev goes to the top: DarkSwitch among the most anticipated games in the world

Участник Astana Hub, казахстанская геймдев-студия Cyber Temple выпустила игру DarkSwitch. Проект уже сравнивают с мировыми хитами жанра. Музыку к игре написал японский композитор Акира Ямаока, автор саундтреков популярной серии Silent Hill. Для казахстанского игрового рынка это один из ярких примеров сотрудничества с культовым артистом.
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April 6, 2026 12:50

Kazakhstan AI solution to digitize Southeast Asian banks with assets of over $560 billion

Участник Astana Hub, WealthTech-стартап Investbanq, подписал контракты с крупнейшими финансовыми институтами Сингапура и Гонконга. Технологии компании будут использоваться в банках, чьи совокупные активы превышают $560 млрд.

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April 3, 2026 16:00

Astana Hub, IT Park Uzbekistan and Big Sky Capital Launch International Hub in Malaysia

A trilateral memorandum of cooperation was signed in Tashkent during the CEVF 2026 forum between Astana Hub, IT Park Uzbekistan, and venture fund Big Sky Capital. The partnership aims to establish an international technology hub in Malaysia, with a strategic focus not only on the local market but also on the broader Southeast Asia (SEA) region.
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April 3, 2026 16:00

Kazakhstani Startup MoonAI Wins Two Awards at CEVF 2026 and Reaches a $5 Million Valuation

At the Central Eurasian Venture Forum (CEVF 2026), Kazakhstani AI startup MoonAI emerged as one of the event’s standout winners, receiving two major awards: “Discovery of the Year” and “Fastest-Growing Startup.” The company has also reached a valuation of $5 million.
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April 2, 2026 15:00

Silkway Accelerator Launches in Almaty for the First Time, Opening Applications for Regional Startups Ready for Global Growth

The international innovation cluster Astana Hub, in partnership with Google for Startups and the Almaty City Administration (Akimat), has announced the opening of applications for the seventh cohort of Silkway Accelerator — a flagship growth program designed for technology startups at the Product-Market Fit and Scale stages.
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April 1, 2026 15:00

Best AI Solutions in the Country Announced: alem.ai battle Concludes with KZT 25 Million Prize Fund

The national AI project competition alem.ai battle has concluded at the International Artificial Intelligence Center alem.ai, bringing together around 830 applications from across Kazakhstan. Twenty of the strongest teams advanced to the final round.
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March 31, 2026 12:05

Digital Qazaqstan 2026 Results: Kazakhstan Strengthens Its Position as Central Eurasia’s Digital Leader

The international digital forum Digital Qazaqstan 2026 concluded in Shymkent, serving as a key platform for discussing the technological and AI-driven transformation of Kazakhstan’s economy. Held on March 27, the event brought together representatives of government agencies, businesses, international corporations, investors, technology companies, and the expert community under the theme Industry 5.0: The Power of Collaboration.
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March 31, 2026 10:01

Kazakhstan’s EdTech Solution Expands into Schools in Kyrgyzstan

Astana Hub participant ZERO Education has signed its first export contract and is launching its digital platform in Kyrgyzstan. The solution will be implemented in two educational centers of the international Lomonosov Art & Tech School network.
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