Voting is open until March 21, 2025, at 12:59 PM Astana time via the official link.

Kazakhstan’s impressive lineup includes Arlan Biotech, Investbanq, Idos Games, and Teen Tech Ed. Their participation is not just a moment of national pride but also a landmark achievement for Central Asia as a whole. The fate of the finalists depends largely on audience votes—three startups with the highest vote count will move on to compete for the grand prize.

Our startups earned their place in the competition through a special selection round held at the Digital Bridge forum. Tim Draper, one of the world’s most influential venture capitalists, recognized Kazakhstan’s strong potential in digital transformation and highlighted the significance of the country’s innovation ecosystem.

Meet the Drapers is the world’s largest startup pitch competition, offering entrepreneurs a unique opportunity to showcase their ideas, gain the backing of influential investors, and integrate into the global startup ecosystem. The judging panel includes Tim Draper, renowned for his investments in Tesla and SpaceX, along with his father Bill Draper and sister Polly Draper.

Filming for the seventh season of Meet the Drapers took place across major global cities, including Abu Dhabi, Paris, Austin, Miami, New York, Karachi, Silicon Valley, and, notably, Astana. Kazakhstan’s participation in this global initiative underscores its growing role in the international startup ecosystem.

The involvement of Kazakhstani startups in such a prestigious global competition is a testament to the rapid development of the IT industry in Central Asia. Your vote can help propel them to the finals and bring them one step closer to victory.

How to Vote

• Visit the Meet the Drapers website.
• Find the Kazakhstani startups among the participants.
• Click the "Vote" button under your chosen startup's description.
• Enter your email address and confirm your vote.

Each email address can cast one vote per startup. Only confirmed votes will be counted, so be sure to check your inbox or spam folder for confirmation.

Let’s support our entrepreneurs and showcase the power of innovation from our region to the world!

The episode featuring the Kazakhstani teams, filmed in Astana at the Digital Bridge forum, will be available for viewing on January 24 on the show’s website. The panel of guest judges includes Mikhail Lomtadze, CEO and co-founder of Kaspi.kz, Timur Turlov, founder of Freedom Holding Corp., and Ainur Kuatova, Chairperson of Qazaqstan Investment Corporation.