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Dec. 7, 2023 09:29

Hustle Startup Emerges as Winner of Pizza Pitch 2023 at Astana Hub

Over 30 startups submitted their applications to participate in Pizza Pitch by Astana Hub, presenting their projects. Out of them, 8 projects were selected to compete in the finals. Each of them showcased their product before experts, receiving feedback and evaluations. It's worth noting that this edition of Pizza Pitch took place not only in the offline format but also in the metaverse, adding a futuristic atmosphere.
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Dec. 6, 2023 17:11

"I Work at Astana Hub": Insights into Careers at Central Asia's Largest Techpark

Employees from Kazakhstan's IT innovation hub share insights into the peculiarities of their work.
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Dec. 4, 2023 16:58

The Power of the IT Community in Helping Others

Every day, we face challenges where solidarity and mutual assistance become key solutions. Sometimes even the smallest act can have a profound impact, leaving an indelible mark on someone else's life. In Kazakhstan, the development of the IT industry is marked by numerous grants, opportunities for free education, and the active growth of non-profit projects and charitable organizations, all aimed at ensuring equal opportunities for all. For those who wish to make a positive change in the world through their actions, we will share information about charitable organizations that are conducting fundraisers and doing good.
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Dec. 4, 2023 16:02

Altynai Boranbai: Gained Invaluable Experience through the Tech Orda Program

In the current era of global advancement, professionals who have a deep understanding of information technologies and programming systems are highly valued. In order to enhance the skills of such individuals, the Republican Center for Digital Innovation and Aerospace Industry (RC DIAOI) and Astana Hub have joined forces to introduce the Tech Orda program. This program aims to provide young people with the opportunity to receive free education with a focus on rapid and effective learning in the field of IT.
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Dec. 4, 2023 15:36

Participant of Hero Training and Silkway Accelerator Programs, Represented by Astana Hub, Shares Insights on Startup Industry Development in Kazakhstan

The co-founder of ProsperPay, a participant in the Hero Training and Silkway Accelerator programs introduced by Astana Hub, shared his perspective on the development of the startup industry in Kazakhstan.
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Dec. 4, 2023 08:48

I Invested 8 Million Tenge Saved for an Apartment": Almaty Resident Forsakes Profitable Businesses for IT Startup

Ablai Yusupov embarked on entrepreneurship while studying marketing at Almaty Management University. Initially, he and his friends created the wine project Queex (producing short funny videos), then moved on to developing a language center. After graduating, he founded Upgrade School, a school for marketing, management, and SMM training. Over time, it transformed into an IT startup, Upgrade Business – an online platform offering access to 70+ educational courses across various fields. The service's main advantage is its short lessons, each lasting 5-10 minutes. In an interview with the joint project Digital Business and Astana Hub "100 Startup Stories of Kazakhstan," Ablai discussed his transition from traditional business to IT, how he managed to create a mobile application for zero tenge, and why he decided to develop his product following the Netflix model.
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Dec. 1, 2023 12:27

The results of Global Outsourcer program: 73 contracts from 27 countries totaling $158,000

The Global Outsourcer program, aimed at supporting IT outsourcing companies to enhance Kazakhstan's export potential, has successfully concluded its first iteration. Fifteen innovative teams underwent acceleration, securing 73 contracts worth a total of $158,000. The participants' sales geography spanned 27 countries, including the USA, Canada, European nations, Turkey, Australia, and others.
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Dec. 1, 2023 11:46

Is your child spending hours staring at a smartphone? A Kazakh startup aims to tackle children’s gadget addiction

Baglan Ayazbayev and Lana Dikanchieva, a married couple, have dedicated two years to developing the educational application for children called Smart Zebra (formerly OILA). Initially, their goal was to create a product that could steer children towards studying anatomy or history instead of simply watching cartoons. However, their current aim is more ambitious: to overcome children’s addiction to gadgets. Paradoxically, they plan to achieve this goal through a mobile application.
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Nov. 30, 2023 15:06

How Astana Hub Changed the View on the Future of the IT Ecosystem in Kazakhstan

The technology park has compiled a unique "short list" of the best Kazakhstani startups.
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Nov. 30, 2023 14:19

How to Change Your Life with the Tech Orda Project

Tech Orda is a program for financing private IT schools in Kazakhstan by the MCRIAP RK and Astana Hub. It is aimed at preparing IT specialists. Each student is provided with a grant of up to 600,000 tenge and offers unique opportunities for professional growth. Graduates of this project in the Abay region shared their impressions of the training and talked about how they applied the knowledge gained in practice.
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