Participants from more than 40 countries will have the opportunity to compete for grants and present their projects at the global finale in Silicon Valley, USA. The program provides not only experience but also real resources to launch startups, including a grand prize of $100,000, access to international mentors, investors, and technology partners such as Microsoft and AMD.
In Kazakhstan, the national selection process included application submissions with idea descriptions, video pitches, and in-person presentations held within the framework of Digital Qazaqstan, where finalists received expert evaluation of their startups. The best teams were given the opportunity to further develop their solutions and present them to leading national experts and investors.
“Red Bull Basement is a unique opportunity for young innovators not only to showcase their ideas at the national level but also to receive support to enter the global stage. We are glad that Digital Qazaqstan is becoming a platform for such initiatives that bring together talented youth and the technology community. These programs help unlock the potential of new innovation leaders and contribute to the development of the country’s digital economy,” emphasized Tanat Uskembaev, Managing Director of Astana Hub.
Red Bull Basement Kazakhstan 2026 participants presented their projects in a pitch session format before an expert jury. The panel included Asem Bolatzhan, Chair of the Public Council under the Ministry of Artificial Intelligence and Digital Development of the Republic of Kazakhstan and CEO of Women in Tech Kazakhstan; Tanat Uskembaev, Managing Director of Astana Hub; Nikolay Tian, Chief Program Officer of Red Team Accelerator; and Yevgeniy Frolov, CEO and Founder of Red Team Accelerator.
The national selection featured projects spanning a wide range of fields, from healthcare and rehabilitation technologies to urban modeling and AI in logistics. Among them were an AI-powered digital platform for headache diagnosis and management, a lightweight wearable exoskeleton for upper limb rehabilitation, solutions for transforming urban spaces, and AI systems for optimizing transport flows and analyzing medical images. Other projects included voice-based digital assistants, platforms for automated engineering network design, and livestock health monitoring systems. All developments demonstrated a high level of technological maturity and strong potential for scaling.
Following the pitch sessions, the national final of Red Bull Basement 2026 concluded with an official awards ceremony. The most innovative projects demonstrating strong potential and practical relevance were recognized. The winner of the national selection was COLO.AI founder Artur Dzhaksygaliev.
Red Bull Basement is not just a startup incubator, but a full-fledged launchpad for young teams aiming to build innovative AI solutions with global impact. The national winner will represent Kazakhstan at the international final in Silicon Valley, where they will compete for the grand prize and opportunities to attract global investment.
It should be noted that the organizers of the Digital Qazaqstan 2026 Forum are the Ministry of Artificial Intelligence and Digital Development of the Republic of Kazakhstan, the Akimat of Shymkent, and the Astana Hub international innovation cluster.
This year’s forum is made possible thanks to the support of partners and sponsors. All expenses are covered through sponsorship funding.
General Partner: Freedom Bank – a Kazakh digital bank for retail and corporate clients, part of Freedom Holding Corp. The bank was the first in Kazakhstan to fully digitize mortgage, auto, and business loans, and launched the country’s first investor card, INVEST CARD.
Platinum Partner: Alageum Electric – a major electrical engineering group in Kazakhstan uniting more than 30 enterprises in the energy, engineering, and infrastructure construction sectors.
Gold Partner: Kazakhtelecom.
Innovation Partners: WSE, Damumed.
Partner: Visa.
Participants from more than 40 countries will have the opportunity to compete for grants and present their projects at the global finale in Silicon Valley, USA. The program provides not only experience but also real resources to launch startups, including a grand prize of $100,000, access to international mentors, investors, and technology partners such as Microsoft and AMD.
In Kazakhstan, the national selection process included application submissions with idea descriptions, video pitches, and in-person presentations held within the framework of Digital Qazaqstan, where finalists received expert evaluation of their startups. The best teams were given the opportunity to further develop their solutions and present them to leading national experts and investors.
“Red Bull Basement is a unique opportunity for young innovators not only to showcase their ideas at the national level but also to receive support to enter the global stage. We are glad that Digital Qazaqstan is becoming a platform for such initiatives that bring together talented youth and the technology community. These programs help unlock the potential of new innovation leaders and contribute to the development of the country’s digital economy,” emphasized Tanat Uskembaev, Managing Director of Astana Hub.
Red Bull Basement Kazakhstan 2026 participants presented their projects in a pitch session format before an expert jury. The panel included Asem Bolatzhan, Chair of the Public Council under the Ministry of Artificial Intelligence and Digital Development of the Republic of Kazakhstan and CEO of Women in Tech Kazakhstan; Tanat Uskembaev, Managing Director of Astana Hub; Nikolay Tian, Chief Program Officer of Red Team Accelerator; and Yevgeniy Frolov, CEO and Founder of Red Team Accelerator.
The national selection featured projects spanning a wide range of fields, from healthcare and rehabilitation technologies to urban modeling and AI in logistics. Among them were an AI-powered digital platform for headache diagnosis and management, a lightweight wearable exoskeleton for upper limb rehabilitation, solutions for transforming urban spaces, and AI systems for optimizing transport flows and analyzing medical images. Other projects included voice-based digital assistants, platforms for automated engineering network design, and livestock health monitoring systems. All developments demonstrated a high level of technological maturity and strong potential for scaling.
Following the pitch sessions, the national final of Red Bull Basement 2026 concluded with an official awards ceremony. The most innovative projects demonstrating strong potential and practical relevance were recognized. The winner of the national selection was COLO.AI founder Artur Dzhaksygaliev.
Red Bull Basement is not just a startup incubator, but a full-fledged launchpad for young teams aiming to build innovative AI solutions with global impact. The national winner will represent Kazakhstan at the international final in Silicon Valley, where they will compete for the grand prize and opportunities to attract global investment.
It should be noted that the organizers of the Digital Qazaqstan 2026 Forum are the Ministry of Artificial Intelligence and Digital Development of the Republic of Kazakhstan, the Akimat of Shymkent, and the Astana Hub international innovation cluster.
This year’s forum is made possible thanks to the support of partners and sponsors. All expenses are covered through sponsorship funding.
General Partner: Freedom Bank – a Kazakh digital bank for retail and corporate clients, part of Freedom Holding Corp. The bank was the first in Kazakhstan to fully digitize mortgage, auto, and business loans, and launched the country’s first investor card, INVEST CARD.
Platinum Partner: Alageum Electric – a major electrical engineering group in Kazakhstan uniting more than 30 enterprises in the energy, engineering, and infrastructure construction sectors.
Gold Partner: Kazakhtelecom.
Innovation Partners: WSE, Damumed.
Partner: Visa.
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