The selection process consisted of several stages: out of 180 applications, the expert commission chose 15 startups with high scaling potential, but only 11 successfully completed the acceleration program. These included tech companies from Kazakhstan, Tajikistan, Azerbaijan and Mongolia working in fintech, e-commerce, AI, logistics, healthcare, education and business process automation. All participants were at the PMF or Scale stage and offered ready, in-demand solutions, many of which are already actively used.
The finalists of the sixth batch presented their projects at the concluding Demo Day, held as part of the largest international tech forum Digital Bridge 2025 in Astana. It marked the final stage of the 12-week acceleration program, during which startups received intensive support from international experts and mentors, developed growth strategies, optimized business processes and prepared for expansion into global markets. Participants were provided with free housing, office space, access to Google’s global expertise and regular workshops on the key aspects of building a tech business.
One of the standout successes of the sixth batch was the Kazakhstani startup Mirai Tech — an AI platform with smart insoles that track movement biomechanics and provide personalized recommendations for rehabilitation and injury prevention. The project sparked significant interest from investors and specialists in medicine and sports.
“Participation in the accelerator allowed the team to significantly improve financial performance, optimize operations and clearly define the scaling strategy. Mirai Tech is already beginning to work with football clubs in Kazakhstan and is planning further global expansion,” shared the company’s founder and Nazarbayev University professor, Gulnur Kalimuldina.
Other graduates of the program included projects such as epsilon3.ai (a GovTech platform from Tajikistan based on the AI model zGAN, which helps government agencies predict risks and detect anomalies), Steppe AI (an IoT + AI platform from Mongolia for logistics, energy and agritech), Tryverse (an Azerbaijani platform that generates 3D and AR content to increase e-commerce conversion), as well as Kazakhstani startups offering solutions in market research, restaurant automation, investment services, dental CRM, education and rental management. Among them were gro.now — an AI platform replacing traditional costly marketing research methods; Rosta.kz — a platform for retail and HoReCa process automation; MacDent AI — an AI-powered CRM and ERP system for dental clinics and medical centers that increases efficiency and accuracy; Daryn.online — an educational platform preparing students for national exams in four Central Asian countries; Paidax — a licensed investment platform combining brokerage functionality with social interaction; Yume — a SaaS platform for rental business management with an integrated marketplace Yume+; AVM.AI — an AI system that manages all restaurant processes, from table reservations and delivery to inventory management, guest feedback and loyalty programs.
Yerbol Akhmetov, Director of the Business Programs Office at Astana Hub, emphasized that programs like these contribute significantly to achieving the strategic goal of increasing revenue from digital product exports.
“The President has set the goal of reaching USD 1 billion in export revenue by 2026. Today, Silkway Accelerator startups already operate in the US, Mexico and MENA countries, demonstrating real competitiveness. Across six batches, the combined valuation of all participants has reached USD 575 million, and total investment attracted stands at USD 47.7 million. The partnership with Google for Startups has given startups unique access to international knowledge and resources, and we will continue strengthening collaboration with global leaders to support the growth of tech companies in Kazakhstan and the region,” noted Yerbol Akhmetov.
Silkway Accelerator is one of the largest and most ambitious startup accelerators in the region, bringing together advanced technological projects from Kazakhstan, Uzbekistan, Kyrgyzstan, Tajikistan, Turkmenistan, Azerbaijan, Georgia and Mongolia. It has established itself as a unique platform uniting ambitious startups with global expertise, providing real access to international markets. The program not only strengthens the positions of participating teams but also contributes to the sustainable growth of the region's digital economy.
The selection process consisted of several stages: out of 180 applications, the expert commission chose 15 startups with high scaling potential, but only 11 successfully completed the acceleration program. These included tech companies from Kazakhstan, Tajikistan, Azerbaijan and Mongolia working in fintech, e-commerce, AI, logistics, healthcare, education and business process automation. All participants were at the PMF or Scale stage and offered ready, in-demand solutions, many of which are already actively used.
The finalists of the sixth batch presented their projects at the concluding Demo Day, held as part of the largest international tech forum Digital Bridge 2025 in Astana. It marked the final stage of the 12-week acceleration program, during which startups received intensive support from international experts and mentors, developed growth strategies, optimized business processes and prepared for expansion into global markets. Participants were provided with free housing, office space, access to Google’s global expertise and regular workshops on the key aspects of building a tech business.
One of the standout successes of the sixth batch was the Kazakhstani startup Mirai Tech — an AI platform with smart insoles that track movement biomechanics and provide personalized recommendations for rehabilitation and injury prevention. The project sparked significant interest from investors and specialists in medicine and sports.
“Participation in the accelerator allowed the team to significantly improve financial performance, optimize operations and clearly define the scaling strategy. Mirai Tech is already beginning to work with football clubs in Kazakhstan and is planning further global expansion,” shared the company’s founder and Nazarbayev University professor, Gulnur Kalimuldina.
Other graduates of the program included projects such as epsilon3.ai (a GovTech platform from Tajikistan based on the AI model zGAN, which helps government agencies predict risks and detect anomalies), Steppe AI (an IoT + AI platform from Mongolia for logistics, energy and agritech), Tryverse (an Azerbaijani platform that generates 3D and AR content to increase e-commerce conversion), as well as Kazakhstani startups offering solutions in market research, restaurant automation, investment services, dental CRM, education and rental management. Among them were gro.now — an AI platform replacing traditional costly marketing research methods; Rosta.kz — a platform for retail and HoReCa process automation; MacDent AI — an AI-powered CRM and ERP system for dental clinics and medical centers that increases efficiency and accuracy; Daryn.online — an educational platform preparing students for national exams in four Central Asian countries; Paidax — a licensed investment platform combining brokerage functionality with social interaction; Yume — a SaaS platform for rental business management with an integrated marketplace Yume+; AVM.AI — an AI system that manages all restaurant processes, from table reservations and delivery to inventory management, guest feedback and loyalty programs.
Yerbol Akhmetov, Director of the Business Programs Office at Astana Hub, emphasized that programs like these contribute significantly to achieving the strategic goal of increasing revenue from digital product exports.
“The President has set the goal of reaching USD 1 billion in export revenue by 2026. Today, Silkway Accelerator startups already operate in the US, Mexico and MENA countries, demonstrating real competitiveness. Across six batches, the combined valuation of all participants has reached USD 575 million, and total investment attracted stands at USD 47.7 million. The partnership with Google for Startups has given startups unique access to international knowledge and resources, and we will continue strengthening collaboration with global leaders to support the growth of tech companies in Kazakhstan and the region,” noted Yerbol Akhmetov.
Silkway Accelerator is one of the largest and most ambitious startup accelerators in the region, bringing together advanced technological projects from Kazakhstan, Uzbekistan, Kyrgyzstan, Tajikistan, Turkmenistan, Azerbaijan, Georgia and Mongolia. It has established itself as a unique platform uniting ambitious startups with global expertise, providing real access to international markets. The program not only strengthens the positions of participating teams but also contributes to the sustainable growth of the region's digital economy.
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