The semifinal was held on November 7 at Astana Hub and brought together Kazakhstani tech projects that passed the preliminary selection. Participants presented their solutions in three-minute pitches and received feedback from an invited panel of experts.
Digital Startup Awards is a major international program aimed at supporting technology startups in Central Asia and creating opportunities for their entry into the global market. Within the Best Startup Project category, special emphasis is placed on technological teams focused on scaling and developing their own products.
The jury included Dimash Kasen (Astana Hub Ventures), Dalerhon Nodirov (IT Park Ventures), Pavel Koktyshev (MOST Holding), Nargiza An (White Hill Capital), and Danabek Kaliazhdarov (Codiplay). The experts evaluated technological maturity, business models, readiness for scaling, and the potential for international expansion.
A total of 13 startups participated in the semifinal, presenting solutions in AI, process automation, EdTech, analytics, digital services, and corporate platforms.
List of startups:
Repetino – an online marketplace connecting learners with tutors for personalized one-on-one lessons.
4sell – an AI service for HoReCa that motivates staff to upsell, awards bonuses, and increases the average check by 7–10%.
Umit – an AI-powered assistive device for touchless control of digital tools through tongue and head movements.
Unitap – a global platform for university admissions.
Multicode – an AI-driven B2B SaaS platform for freight railcar operators.
MacDent – an AI-powered SaaS ERP platform for dental clinics and medical centers.
Resti – a convenient tool for restaurant management.
pwron.ai (Gro.now) – an AI platform for conducting marketing research.
CYBERPACK.AI – an all-in-one STEAM ecosystem for schools: engineering kits, an AI platform, and a methodology for clubs or a full K-12 STEAM curriculum.
AgrioPro – smart irrigation technology for farmers that optimizes water use.
Salesbox – a SaaS platform for FMCG distributors that automates sales operations and unlocks new growth opportunities.
Moon AI – a platform where users can create an AI employee in 5 minutes using micro-models trained on their own data, without technical skills.
Robi – an AI ecosystem for schools that transforms the learning process into intelligent management: less routine, more data, and greater growth for all participants.
The semifinal was held on November 7 at Astana Hub and brought together Kazakhstani tech projects that passed the preliminary selection. Participants presented their solutions in three-minute pitches and received feedback from an invited panel of experts.
Digital Startup Awards is a major international program aimed at supporting technology startups in Central Asia and creating opportunities for their entry into the global market. Within the Best Startup Project category, special emphasis is placed on technological teams focused on scaling and developing their own products.
The jury included Dimash Kasen (Astana Hub Ventures), Dalerhon Nodirov (IT Park Ventures), Pavel Koktyshev (MOST Holding), Nargiza An (White Hill Capital), and Danabek Kaliazhdarov (Codiplay). The experts evaluated technological maturity, business models, readiness for scaling, and the potential for international expansion.
A total of 13 startups participated in the semifinal, presenting solutions in AI, process automation, EdTech, analytics, digital services, and corporate platforms.
List of startups:
Repetino – an online marketplace connecting learners with tutors for personalized one-on-one lessons.
4sell – an AI service for HoReCa that motivates staff to upsell, awards bonuses, and increases the average check by 7–10%.
Umit – an AI-powered assistive device for touchless control of digital tools through tongue and head movements.
Unitap – a global platform for university admissions.
Multicode – an AI-driven B2B SaaS platform for freight railcar operators.
MacDent – an AI-powered SaaS ERP platform for dental clinics and medical centers.
Resti – a convenient tool for restaurant management.
pwron.ai (Gro.now) – an AI platform for conducting marketing research.
CYBERPACK.AI – an all-in-one STEAM ecosystem for schools: engineering kits, an AI platform, and a methodology for clubs or a full K-12 STEAM curriculum.
AgrioPro – smart irrigation technology for farmers that optimizes water use.
Salesbox – a SaaS platform for FMCG distributors that automates sales operations and unlocks new growth opportunities.
Moon AI – a platform where users can create an AI employee in 5 minutes using micro-models trained on their own data, without technical skills.
Robi – an AI ecosystem for schools that transforms the learning process into intelligent management: less routine, more data, and greater growth for all participants.
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