On November 8, 2024, a unique Pizza Pitch event was held at the Kyzylorda Hub, bringing together startup teams, experts and innovation enthusiasts. The format of the event included a presentation of startup projects in front of a wide audience and an expert jury, which allowed participants to hone their pitching skills and receive valuable recommendations. To create a warm and relaxed atmosphere, the guests were treated to pizza, which added informality and a friendly atmosphere to the event.

The event brought together 38 participants, including 6 teams that presented their startups. Each project touched on current areas of digital and innovative technologies, which aroused the keen interest of the audience and experts.

1. Green Aral is a crowdfunding platform for collecting donations for the purpose of planting saxes in the Aral Sea basin.
2. Q-Agro is a monitoring system for acreage using agrodrons.
3. Moldir Tender is an artificial intelligence–based platform for public procurement expertise.
4. CodeQuest is a gamified platform for learning programming.
5. TilMedia is a mobile application for learning the Kazakh language.
6. Eco Minds is a platform for environmental volunteers.

Pizza Pitch is aimed at developing the Kyzylorda Hub ecosystem and strengthening the startup community. The event not only gave the participants the opportunity to receive feedback, but also inspired the guests to new projects and ideas. The experts highly appreciated the level of projects presented and noted their importance for the region.

As a result of the event, the participants received valuable recommendations and motivation for the further development of their startups. Pizza Pitch has confirmed its importance as a platform for generating ideas and supporting innovative entrepreneurship.

The Kyzylorda Hub continues to actively support the startup movement in the region. The organizers are already planning new events and programs to expand opportunities for local startups and strengthen the ecosystem of innovation.

Pizza Pitch has become another step towards creating a strong community that unites people who strive to change the world through technology and innovation.