The final selection includes tech startups from Kazakhstan, Uzbekistan, Kyrgyzstan, Tajikistan, Azerbaijan, and Mongolia. All projects are at the PMF or Scale stage, offering real solutions in artificial intelligence, fintech, education, logistics, e-commerce, healthcare, and business management.

“Over the past eight years, we’ve built one of the world’s most advanced startup ecosystems. Today, we’re launching a new cohort featuring startups from six countries — and this is just the beginning. Since the launch of Silkway Accelerator, nearly 1,500 applications have been submitted. A total of 77 startups from Central Eurasia have been selected, 62 of which have already completed the program. Collectively, they have raised over $28 million in investments, and their combined valuation exceeds $500 million. This proves the region is ready to compete globally,” said Magzhan Madiyev, CEO of Astana Hub.

Among the finalists are Tryverse from Azerbaijan, a platform for generating 3D and AR content for e-commerce; Booster from Kyrgyzstan, a digital system for managing sewing production from order to delivery; Steppe AI from Mongolia, an IoT+AI platform with proprietary devices and use cases in logistics, energy, agriculture, and smart cities; Marjan from Uzbekistan, a logistics solution eliminating intermediaries by connecting drivers and advertisers via mobile app; and epsilon3.ai from Tajikistan, an AI platform for government agencies focused on forecasting, anomaly detection, and process automation.

Kazakhstan is represented by ten startups: Messiah, an AI-driven video marketing tool for social media with automated adaptation and publishing; Paidax, a next-generation social brokerage investment platform; Daryn.online, an EdTech platform for exam preparation with progress analytics and tutor support; MacDent AI, an intelligent CRM system for clinics with integrated AI features; ROSTA, an ERP system for automating small and medium businesses in HoReCa and retail; on.ai, a sales automation tool using AI for chats and calls; Mirai Tech, AI-powered smart insoles for medical and athletic use; Playlish, an EdTech product for learning English through AI-powered conversation simulations; pwron.ai, a deep analytics and market research AI platform; and Yume, a SaaS product and marketplace for managing rental properties in one system.

The traditional Opening Day took place at Astana Hub, featuring Ramesh Chander, Head of Google for Startups and Developer Relations, along with program trackers Evgeny Frolov and Nick Tian, and members of Kazakhstan’s IT community and venture capital ecosystem. Participants presented their solutions, shared their objectives for the program, and discussed their plans for entering global markets.

“Central Asia, Azerbaijan, and Mongolia have a unique technological momentum. At Google, we are excited to support this growth and proud to partner with Astana Hub through Silkway Accelerator. This collaboration has already brought forward startups that are truly changing the world. The new cohort was chosen for their bold thinking, strong execution, and potential to transform entire industries. We’re seeing pioneering solutions in healthcare, fintech, AI, and more. I’m proud to be part of this journey and look forward to what these teams will build,” said Ramesh Chander, Head of Google for Startups and Developer Relations.

Over the course of three months, participants will go through offline acceleration in Astana, including intensive tracking, mentorship from international experts, hypothesis validation, development of product and business metrics, global networking, and access to free office space and co-living accommodation. All teams will be eligible to apply for funding from Astana Hub Ventures.

The Demo Day, as the culmination of Silkway Accelerator, will take place at the Digital Bridge 2025 international forum, where startups will showcase their progress to investors, corporations, and global tech ecosystem leaders.