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Sept. 25, 2023 09:59

Kazakh entrepreneurs pioneer a startup for english language proficiency

In 2021, Bota Musa from Kokshetau and Erasyl Ospanov from Saryagash launched a startup called BilimBer. Initially, it served as a platform for taking trial tests in Unified National Testing in three disciplines: math, biology, and the history of Kazakhstan. Shortly thereafter, the number of disciplines expanded, and new additional features emerged, such as the ability to leave feedback, quickly search for crib notes, and participate in intellectual tournaments similar to the popular educational platform Kahoot. Within three months, the mobile application had 35 thousand downloads on Play Market and App Store without any investment in advertising.
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Sept. 22, 2023 11:34

From garage beginnings to dreaming of the US market: Kazakhstani innovators revolutionize convenient parcel delivery

Tastamat is an automated, contact-free parcel delivery service. The company’s intelligent terminals are currently present in 13 cities across Kazakhstan and Kyrgyzstan. The startup was initiated by its founders, Daniyar Asanov, Asan Barzu, Eldar Zakiryanov, Timur Dzhunusov, and Alisher Kogabaev, in the winter of 2017 within a garage. Within six months, they successfully secured $1.5 million in investments and now maintain partnerships with AliExpress, AVON, Lamoda, Oriflame, and numerous other international firms.
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Sept. 20, 2023 12:33

NEW DIGITAL SILK ROAD LAWN: Central Eurasia in the spotlight at TechCrunch Disrupt 2023

At TechCrunch Disrupt 2023 - the largest international conference, which takes place on September 19-21 in the USA (San Francisco, California), a new page of history has been opened for startups in Central Eurasia, including Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Uzbekistan, Tajikistan and Mongolia.
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Sept. 20, 2023 11:33

GAME-CHANGING Event: WePlay Ventures and Astana Hub GameDev Center Iidie Games Demo Day!

The gaming landscape in Kazakhstan is set to undergo a profound transformation with the proudly presented Indie Games Demo Day by WePlay Ventures and Astana Hub GameDev Center. This event, scheduled for September 28th, is a beacon of opportunity for gaming enthusiasts, independent game developers, and corporate studios looking to redefine the future.

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Sept. 19, 2023 14:41

The winners of Alem Cup 2023 will be awarded at the Digital Bridge 2023 forum

On October 13, as part of the Digital Bridge 2023 forum, the final of the annual programming championship Alem Cup 2023 will take place. The prize fund of the competition is 2.1 million tenge. The 3 best teams will be invited to the final.
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Sept. 18, 2023 09:58

Assel Beglinova’s journey: from Zhezkazgan to Canada, pioneering a Google-backed startup

From childhood, Asel Beglinova had a strong desire to pursue an education in English. She attempted to gain admission to Nazarbayev University but faced disappointment when she didn’t pass the entrance examination, leading to tears of frustration. She then made an effort to participate in a Flex student exchange program in the USA, but once again, success eluded her.
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Sept. 15, 2023 10:23

Boost business revenue by 27%: Kazakhstan startup discovers effective method to reengage old client

Amid the coronavirus pandemic, Dauren Makenov, hailing from Astana, took innovative steps to rescue a family business by founding the platform Flowsell.me. Initially, the platform solely sent WhatsApp notifications to clients, providing updates on the operating hours of beauty salons owned by Dauren’s wife. However, as time went on, this enterprising entrepreneur expanded the platform’s capabilities to include a range of tools, simplifying and expediting the process of making repeat purchases for users.
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Sept. 15, 2023 10:00

The prize fund for the largest startup battle, Astana Hub Battle, has been increased fourfold

On October 12-13, within the framework of the IT forum Digital Bridge 2023, the biggest battle of the best IT startups, Astana Hub Battle, will traditionally take place in the capital of Kazakhstan. This year, the total prize fund of the battle has been increased fourfold to $75,000.
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Sept. 13, 2023 15:18

Digital Bridge Awards 2023: Expanding the Geographic Reach of the Premier Digitalization Award

Now, Digital Bridge Awards is open for nominations not only from Kazakhstan but also from companies in Central Asian countries, including Uzbekistan, Kyrgyzstan, Tajikistan, Azerbaijan, and Mongolia. Applications are accepted until September 24.
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Sept. 11, 2023 16:39

Earning dividends from a single square meter: a Kazakhstani startup’s innovative property investment method

Proportunity.kz, a Kazakhstani Startup, offers the opportunity to purchase as little as one square meter of commercial property and generate income from it. Businesses that find traditional mortgages unsuitable can acquire premises for cafes, offices, stores, or other ventures.
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