The Open Day brought together around 80 IT companies and startups, as well as project founders, developers, and professionals interested in advancing the technology sector. Participants gained practical insights into how to become part of the Astana Hub ecosystem and the opportunities it offers for growth and scaling.
“We are building an environment where IT teams across the country have equal access to Astana Hub’s resources—from educational and acceleration programs to scaling tools and opportunities for entering global markets. Today, we are in Shymkent to demonstrate these opportunities in practice. Events like this allow us to engage directly with teams, review their projects, and clearly show that participation in Astana Hub is not limited to the capital—the ecosystem is open to everyone. Our goal is to support the growth of IT businesses and create favorable conditions for innovative projects across the country,” said Nazgul Baitemirova, Managing Director of Astana Hub.
During the Open Day, participants not only learned about the opportunities available through the cluster but also worked directly with the Astana Hub team, discussing their projects, receiving answers to questions, and obtaining recommendations for further development. Particular attention was given to support mechanisms, including educational and acceleration programs, tax incentives, and opportunities within the professional community.
In addition, several speakers shared practical case studies. Berdibek Saparbekov, CEO of the startup Aleem, presented the company’s development journey and spoke about the team’s path, early-stage challenges, the importance of rapid iteration, and the search for genuine user value. He emphasized that this approach enabled the project to achieve a leading position in the market. Oleg Tropynin, Lead Developer at Suno Software (USA) and a graduate of the AI’preneurs program, spoke about his personal journey in IT and the role Astana Hub played in helping him scale internationally. He shared his experience of transitioning into the industry and working on products for global markets.
The event also provided IT teams with the opportunity to quickly submit applications to join Astana Hub and establish business connections with trackers, mentors, and potential investors.
The development of the IT ecosystem across the country remains one of the key priorities of national policy. Supporting entrepreneurs creates new growth opportunities, facilitates the launch of technology projects, and strengthens Kazakhstan’s position in the global digital economy. The expansion of Astana Hub’s presence plays a crucial role in talent development, startup growth, and the increase of IT service exports.
The Open Day brought together around 80 IT companies and startups, as well as project founders, developers, and professionals interested in advancing the technology sector. Participants gained practical insights into how to become part of the Astana Hub ecosystem and the opportunities it offers for growth and scaling.
“We are building an environment where IT teams across the country have equal access to Astana Hub’s resources—from educational and acceleration programs to scaling tools and opportunities for entering global markets. Today, we are in Shymkent to demonstrate these opportunities in practice. Events like this allow us to engage directly with teams, review their projects, and clearly show that participation in Astana Hub is not limited to the capital—the ecosystem is open to everyone. Our goal is to support the growth of IT businesses and create favorable conditions for innovative projects across the country,” said Nazgul Baitemirova, Managing Director of Astana Hub.
During the Open Day, participants not only learned about the opportunities available through the cluster but also worked directly with the Astana Hub team, discussing their projects, receiving answers to questions, and obtaining recommendations for further development. Particular attention was given to support mechanisms, including educational and acceleration programs, tax incentives, and opportunities within the professional community.
In addition, several speakers shared practical case studies. Berdibek Saparbekov, CEO of the startup Aleem, presented the company’s development journey and spoke about the team’s path, early-stage challenges, the importance of rapid iteration, and the search for genuine user value. He emphasized that this approach enabled the project to achieve a leading position in the market. Oleg Tropynin, Lead Developer at Suno Software (USA) and a graduate of the AI’preneurs program, spoke about his personal journey in IT and the role Astana Hub played in helping him scale internationally. He shared his experience of transitioning into the industry and working on products for global markets.
The event also provided IT teams with the opportunity to quickly submit applications to join Astana Hub and establish business connections with trackers, mentors, and potential investors.
The development of the IT ecosystem across the country remains one of the key priorities of national policy. Supporting entrepreneurs creates new growth opportunities, facilitates the launch of technology projects, and strengthens Kazakhstan’s position in the global digital economy. The expansion of Astana Hub’s presence plays a crucial role in talent development, startup growth, and the increase of IT service exports.
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