Based on the results of the final:
First place and 3 million tenge went to Valve sensor_SpaceLab — valve sensors for remote monitoring and equipment control.
Second place and 2 million tenge were awarded to Factory Builder AI — an AI platform for designing factories and plants.
Third place and 1 million tenge were earned by ИИ-технолог — an AI solution for optimizing enrichment processes.
The jury was chaired by Guldanа Masalimova, Digital Architect at Tengizchevroil. The judges also included: Zhannat Dubirova, Vice Minister of the Ministry of Industry and Construction of Kazakhstan; Nurasyl Dzharybasov, Chairman of the Board of Directors of DEM Group and founder of Astana Venture Club; Vladimir Turekhanov, President of the Kazakhstan Association of Automation and Robotics, member of the Public Council of the Ministry of Industry, Innovation and Construction; Arman Amanzholuly, Lean Portfolio Management Consultant at Tengizchevroil;
Kemel Aitzhanov, corporate innovation expert and advisory board member at White Hill Capital.
A special highlight of the program was the presentation of Industrial AI Acceleration 2025, which covers a broad range of industries: energy, mining and metallurgy, oil and gas, machinery and engineering, construction and infrastructure, transport and logistics, telecommunications and the banking sector.
The program opens the door for startups and IT companies to collaborate with large enterprises. Participants receive real requests from companies ready to adopt new technologies. Teams gain effective negotiation tools, learn complex B2B sales, and test and pilot their solutions at industrial sites with the support of mentors and experts. The best projects will receive assistance in scaling, investment attraction and expert support. Applications are open until October 8 via the provided link.
More details about the program and application process are available on the Astana Hub platform.




Based on the results of the final:
First place and 3 million tenge went to Valve sensor_SpaceLab — valve sensors for remote monitoring and equipment control.
Second place and 2 million tenge were awarded to Factory Builder AI — an AI platform for designing factories and plants.
Third place and 1 million tenge were earned by ИИ-технолог — an AI solution for optimizing enrichment processes.
The jury was chaired by Guldanа Masalimova, Digital Architect at Tengizchevroil. The judges also included: Zhannat Dubirova, Vice Minister of the Ministry of Industry and Construction of Kazakhstan; Nurasyl Dzharybasov, Chairman of the Board of Directors of DEM Group and founder of Astana Venture Club; Vladimir Turekhanov, President of the Kazakhstan Association of Automation and Robotics, member of the Public Council of the Ministry of Industry, Innovation and Construction; Arman Amanzholuly, Lean Portfolio Management Consultant at Tengizchevroil;
Kemel Aitzhanov, corporate innovation expert and advisory board member at White Hill Capital.
A special highlight of the program was the presentation of Industrial AI Acceleration 2025, which covers a broad range of industries: energy, mining and metallurgy, oil and gas, machinery and engineering, construction and infrastructure, transport and logistics, telecommunications and the banking sector.
The program opens the door for startups and IT companies to collaborate with large enterprises. Participants receive real requests from companies ready to adopt new technologies. Teams gain effective negotiation tools, learn complex B2B sales, and test and pilot their solutions at industrial sites with the support of mentors and experts. The best projects will receive assistance in scaling, investment attraction and expert support. Applications are open until October 8 via the provided link.
More details about the program and application process are available on the Astana Hub platform.



