Astana Hub, in collaboration with IT Park Uzbekistan, Silkroad Innovation Hub, and Alchemist, with the support of the Ministries of Artificial Intelligence and Digital Development of Kazakhstan and Uzbekistan, has announced the launch of the third cohort of the Alchemist Silkroad–Silicon Valley Residency program — an acceleration and residency initiative for Central Eurasian B2B startups aiming to enter the U.S. market.
Applications are open until June 30, 2026 via the link.
“We are pleased to support the third cohort of startup founders from Central Eurasia within the Alchemist Silkroad–Silicon Valley Residency program. This region is becoming an increasingly important source of world-class entrepreneurial talent, and I look forward to helping them enter the U.S. market, attract customers, and raise investment,” said Christie Kwanida, Partner at Alchemist.
Program participants will undergo a three-month immersion in the Silicon Valley ecosystem, including hands-on workshops on U.S. market entry, sales, go-to-market strategy, and business development, as well as one-on-one mentorship, meetings with leading technology industry figures and strategic partners, and participation in key Silicon Valley events.
“The Alchemist Silkroad–Silicon Valley Residency program has proven that startups from Central Eurasia can not only learn from Silicon Valley but also integrate into its ecosystem on equal footing. Over the past two years, 45 startups from seven countries have participated in the program, collectively raising more than $10 million in investment and generating over $25 million in revenue after participation. We see alumni entering the U.S. market, signing contracts, and continuing to scale after the program — and this is the core goal of our approach,” said Tanat Uskembayev, Managing Director of Astana Hub.
To participate, startups must develop B2B products or services targeting enterprise clients. Requirements include the participation of at least one founder in the Silicon Valley residency, working-level English proficiency, and the presence or readiness to register a company in the state of Delaware, USA.
More details about the Alchemist Silkroad–Silicon Valley Residency program and application process can be found at alchemistsvr.com. Information about the second cohort participants is available on astanahub.com.
Astana Hub, in collaboration with IT Park Uzbekistan, Silkroad Innovation Hub, and Alchemist, with the support of the Ministries of Artificial Intelligence and Digital Development of Kazakhstan and Uzbekistan, has announced the launch of the third cohort of the Alchemist Silkroad–Silicon Valley Residency program — an acceleration and residency initiative for Central Eurasian B2B startups aiming to enter the U.S. market.
Applications are open until June 30, 2026 via the link.
“We are pleased to support the third cohort of startup founders from Central Eurasia within the Alchemist Silkroad–Silicon Valley Residency program. This region is becoming an increasingly important source of world-class entrepreneurial talent, and I look forward to helping them enter the U.S. market, attract customers, and raise investment,” said Christie Kwanida, Partner at Alchemist.
Program participants will undergo a three-month immersion in the Silicon Valley ecosystem, including hands-on workshops on U.S. market entry, sales, go-to-market strategy, and business development, as well as one-on-one mentorship, meetings with leading technology industry figures and strategic partners, and participation in key Silicon Valley events.
“The Alchemist Silkroad–Silicon Valley Residency program has proven that startups from Central Eurasia can not only learn from Silicon Valley but also integrate into its ecosystem on equal footing. Over the past two years, 45 startups from seven countries have participated in the program, collectively raising more than $10 million in investment and generating over $25 million in revenue after participation. We see alumni entering the U.S. market, signing contracts, and continuing to scale after the program — and this is the core goal of our approach,” said Tanat Uskembayev, Managing Director of Astana Hub.
To participate, startups must develop B2B products or services targeting enterprise clients. Requirements include the participation of at least one founder in the Silicon Valley residency, working-level English proficiency, and the presence or readiness to register a company in the state of Delaware, USA.
More details about the Alchemist Silkroad–Silicon Valley Residency program and application process can be found at alchemistsvr.com. Information about the second cohort participants is available on astanahub.com.
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