Astana Hub Battle, the premier startup competition of the year, will take place as part of the AI & Digital Bridge 2026 international technology forum. Technology teams will have the opportunity to showcase their projects, compete for a place among the top startups, and win a share of the $100,000 prize pool.
Astana Hub Battle will provide a platform for promising startups ready to showcase their proprietary solutions and demonstrate their potential for further growth. The competition will bring together technology entrepreneurs developing products and solutions with proven market demand.
Startups are eligible to apply if they meet the following requirements:
- have developed their own technology product or solution;
- have reached the MVP stage or beyond;
- have demonstrated market demand;
- have a legally registered company;
- have a founder who is at least 18 years old.
The total prize pool of $100,000 will be divided equally among four categories, with $25,000 awarded in each:
- Impact Maker — $25,000;
- Market Shaper — $25,000;
- Growth Engine — $25,000;
- Investor’s Choice — $25,000.
Participation in Astana Hub Battle will give startups an opportunity to present their projects at one of the year’s leading technology events, showcase their potential, and compete for financial support to accelerate their growth and scaling.
Applications can be submitted at
Astana Hub Battle, the premier startup competition of the year, will take place as part of the AI & Digital Bridge 2026 international technology forum. Technology teams will have the opportunity to showcase their projects, compete for a place among the top startups, and win a share of the $100,000 prize pool.
Astana Hub Battle will provide a platform for promising startups ready to showcase their proprietary solutions and demonstrate their potential for further growth. The competition will bring together technology entrepreneurs developing products and solutions with proven market demand.
Startups are eligible to apply if they meet the following requirements:
- have developed their own technology product or solution;
- have reached the MVP stage or beyond;
- have demonstrated market demand;
- have a legally registered company;
- have a founder who is at least 18 years old.
The total prize pool of $100,000 will be divided equally among four categories, with $25,000 awarded in each:
- Impact Maker — $25,000;
- Market Shaper — $25,000;
- Growth Engine — $25,000;
- Investor’s Choice — $25,000.
Participation in Astana Hub Battle will give startups an opportunity to present their projects at one of the year’s leading technology events, showcase their potential, and compete for financial support to accelerate their growth and scaling.
Applications can be submitted at