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“Out of 360 applications, we selected 54 AI talents, who went on to create 13 startups. This batch surpassed the first one and set new standards for AI startups. The program has proven its effectiveness, giving participants access to experienced trackers, expert mentors, and resources to quickly transform ideas into products and bring them to market. We want to attract even more tech talent and take their projects to the global stage,” said Magzhan Madiyev, CEO of Astana Hub.
At the initial stage, participants formed 20 teams, of which 13 successfully completed the acceleration program, building their own startups from scratch and demonstrating strong MVPs. As part of the second batch, Demo Day 2025 featured the following projects: CoFounder AI – an ecosystem of AI agents that find clients and scale businesses on autopilot; STIKER.AI – helps tax consultants and freelance experts automate routine tasks such as document collection, reminders, and payments via WhatsApp, without the need for CRM systems or complex setups; TabiLens – a next-generation AI platform for tourism marketing; OYS – a system that onboards sales managers in one day, increases conversion rates, and provides complete analytics; Botable.dev – a concept aimed at simplifying the creation and integration of AI solutions in business; SolidRock – an engineering AI solution for video game translation, localization, and integration; Yer AI – an AI platform for preparing students for entrance exams to top universities; ATeam – an HR platform for automating employee development and performance management through analytics and personalized growth plans; Omir AI – a medical startup that processes lab test data and provides personalized recommendations; NIGIN – a platform of AI agents that create a clear AI roadmap for businesses and guarantee profit growth; U-Drone – an autonomous drone-based system for documenting traffic accidents and creating precise 3D models of crash scenes in minutes; Ping! – a customer service ecosystem for retail; GoStratify – a platform that structures corporate data and makes it AI-ready.
Among the innovative startups showcased at Astana Hub’s Demo Day was U-Drone, a technological solution designed to ease urban traffic congestion through drones and 3D modeling.
“I have worked in urban planning for over 10 years. The AI’preneurs program by Astana Hub opened a new world to me — the world of IT. The idea for U-Drone came from realizing how severely road accidents affect urban mobility. Today, all processes are carried out manually, but our ultimate goal is to create a fully autonomous system: a drone that flies out, documents the scene, and returns to base without human involvement,” shared U-Drone founder, architect Yerkanat Zaitov.
Participants completed the entire acceleration journey in an intensive format with constant expert guidance. Lead AI’preneurs trackers Evgeniy Frolov and Nikolay Tyan supported the teams at every stage — from validating hypotheses to preparing for market entry. Regular board meetings, error reviews, and progress tracking became essential parts of the teams’ transformation.
The program has attracted significant interest among tech entrepreneurs, engineers, and specialists from various countries. Since its launch in 2024, AI’preneurs has received 612 applications from Kazakhstan and neighboring countries. AI’preneurs is not about ideas — it’s about results. Startups from the first batch have already attracted over $350,000 in investments and continue to grow. The program provides participants with access to mentorship, Astana Hub’s infrastructure, international connections, and resources necessary for a confident market launch. AI’preneurs will continue to open new opportunities for AI startup development and scaling.
For reference
AI’preneurs is Astana Hub’s flagship acceleration program, launched in 2024. It is the first platform in Kazakhstan specifically designed to launch startups in the field of artificial intelligence. The program brings together specialists from various disciplines — from machine learning and software engineering to marketing and product management. Over three months, participants progress from idea and team formation to launching a market-ready product.
Demo Day is the program’s final event, where participants present their projects to investors, venture funds, and business representatives.
“Out of 360 applications, we selected 54 AI talents, who went on to create 13 startups. This batch surpassed the first one and set new standards for AI startups. The program has proven its effectiveness, giving participants access to experienced trackers, expert mentors, and resources to quickly transform ideas into products and bring them to market. We want to attract even more tech talent and take their projects to the global stage,” said Magzhan Madiyev, CEO of Astana Hub.
At the initial stage, participants formed 20 teams, of which 13 successfully completed the acceleration program, building their own startups from scratch and demonstrating strong MVPs. As part of the second batch, Demo Day 2025 featured the following projects: CoFounder AI – an ecosystem of AI agents that find clients and scale businesses on autopilot; STIKER.AI – helps tax consultants and freelance experts automate routine tasks such as document collection, reminders, and payments via WhatsApp, without the need for CRM systems or complex setups; TabiLens – a next-generation AI platform for tourism marketing; OYS – a system that onboards sales managers in one day, increases conversion rates, and provides complete analytics; Botable.dev – a concept aimed at simplifying the creation and integration of AI solutions in business; SolidRock – an engineering AI solution for video game translation, localization, and integration; Yer AI – an AI platform for preparing students for entrance exams to top universities; ATeam – an HR platform for automating employee development and performance management through analytics and personalized growth plans; Omir AI – a medical startup that processes lab test data and provides personalized recommendations; NIGIN – a platform of AI agents that create a clear AI roadmap for businesses and guarantee profit growth; U-Drone – an autonomous drone-based system for documenting traffic accidents and creating precise 3D models of crash scenes in minutes; Ping! – a customer service ecosystem for retail; GoStratify – a platform that structures corporate data and makes it AI-ready.
Among the innovative startups showcased at Astana Hub’s Demo Day was U-Drone, a technological solution designed to ease urban traffic congestion through drones and 3D modeling.
“I have worked in urban planning for over 10 years. The AI’preneurs program by Astana Hub opened a new world to me — the world of IT. The idea for U-Drone came from realizing how severely road accidents affect urban mobility. Today, all processes are carried out manually, but our ultimate goal is to create a fully autonomous system: a drone that flies out, documents the scene, and returns to base without human involvement,” shared U-Drone founder, architect Yerkanat Zaitov.
Participants completed the entire acceleration journey in an intensive format with constant expert guidance. Lead AI’preneurs trackers Evgeniy Frolov and Nikolay Tyan supported the teams at every stage — from validating hypotheses to preparing for market entry. Regular board meetings, error reviews, and progress tracking became essential parts of the teams’ transformation.
The program has attracted significant interest among tech entrepreneurs, engineers, and specialists from various countries. Since its launch in 2024, AI’preneurs has received 612 applications from Kazakhstan and neighboring countries. AI’preneurs is not about ideas — it’s about results. Startups from the first batch have already attracted over $350,000 in investments and continue to grow. The program provides participants with access to mentorship, Astana Hub’s infrastructure, international connections, and resources necessary for a confident market launch. AI’preneurs will continue to open new opportunities for AI startup development and scaling.
For reference
AI’preneurs is Astana Hub’s flagship acceleration program, launched in 2024. It is the first platform in Kazakhstan specifically designed to launch startups in the field of artificial intelligence. The program brings together specialists from various disciplines — from machine learning and software engineering to marketing and product management. Over three months, participants progress from idea and team formation to launching a market-ready product.
Demo Day is the program’s final event, where participants present their projects to investors, venture funds, and business representatives.
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