An international acceleration program for startups and IT companies developing innovative technologies to address the pressing challenges of modern cities
ApplyTHE PROGRAM IS IMPLEMENTED JOINTLY
Healthcare
Education
Security
Urban Improvement and Infrastructure
Transport
Economy and Business
Ecology
Tourism
ADVANTAGES
Join the program with your own product
10 teams with ready-made products will have the chance to join the accelerator to scale their project, attract new customers, and accelerate business growth.
Develop a product from scratch.
5 teams will develop unique solutions from scratch, working on real challenges set by the Akimat of Astana. You will be able to implement the finished product exclusively in the capital while retaining all rights to scale it to other cities and countries.
Pilot the solution in Astana
The top 15 teams will be selected for piloting in the city of Astana.
Receive seed funding 5 000 000 tenge
The top 10 startups that advance to the piloting stage will receive funding of up to ₸5,000,000 and sign a SAFE agreement.
WHAT’S INCLUDED IN THE PROGRAM
STAGES OF SELECTION FOR THE PROGRAM
Online registration
August 14 - September 3
Filling out an electronic application and attach the necessary documents
Screening and Diagnostic
September 3 - 10
During the diagnostics, an interview time with the candidates will be scheduled.
Final selection of participants
September 15
15 finalists who will participate in the program will be announced.
Program start
October 1
Opening Day will take place
PROGRAM PARTICIPANT REQUIRMENTS
Solving a task in one of the program's areas
The program is designed to solve the city's current problems and further implement solutions.
Project stage
To participate with a ready-made solution:
The stage of your product or project must correspond to one of the following levels:
MVP — Minimum Viable Product;
PMF — your product already generates regular sales;
Scale — you are successfully scaling your product to new markets.
To participate in developing a solution from scratch based on the Akimat’s technical tasks, you must have a formed team.
Participation format
The program is conducted over 2 months in an offline format in the city of Astana, Kazakhstan. The physical presence of the founders throughout the program is a mandatory requirement.
Status of the participating team
Companies from different countries can participate in the program, provided they have a registered legal entity in Kazakhstan and generate income exclusively from priority activities.
FAQ
In what language will the program be conducted?
The program will be conducted in Russian.
What is the duration of the program?
The program will last for 2 months, including Demo Day.
What is the cost of participating in the program?
The program is completely free for participants.
Are travel and accommodation expenses covered?
Participants of the program are responsible for their own travel, accommodation, and meals in Astana.
Does the CEO of the company need to be physically present in Astana to participate in the program?
Yes, the physical presence of the company's CEO in Astana is mandatory for participation throughout the three-month program.
Is the participation of the company's CEO mandatory at the Saturday traction meetings?
Yes, the participation of the company's CEO at the Saturday traction meetings is mandatory.
Don't miss the opportunity to launch a pilot with the Astana City Administration!
