Astana Smart City Accelerator
PROGRAM IMPLEMENTED JOINTLY
PROGRAM DIRECTIONS
ADVANTAGES
Complete the training program
20 teams will be selected to participate in the accelerator to speed up the startup development.
Pilot the solution in Astana
Upon completion of the 6-week training, the top 10 teams will be selected for piloting in the city of Astana.
Receive seed funding
The top 10 startups that advance to the piloting stage will be allocated up to 5,000,000 tenge through the Seed Money program for project development.
Implement your solution
Based on the results of the pilot, the City Administration will determine the projects that will be implemented at the city level.
I want to become participant!
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
The stage of your product should be MVP (Minimum Viable Product), PMF (Product-Market Fit), or Scale (successfully scaling the product to new markets).
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.
Participation format
The program is conducted over 3 months in an offline format in the city of Astana, Kazakhstan. The physical presence of the founders throughout the program is a mandatory requirement.
Program language
Proficiency in Russian is required to participate in the program.
Other requirements
To receive seed funding, you must be a participant of Astana Hub. If you are not yet a participant, you can apply for the program and join during the process.
Don't miss the opportunity to launch a pilot with the Astana City Administration!
PROGRAM TIMELINE
Early registration by June 14, 2024
Submit your application by June 14 and get the chance to go through express selection for the program.
General application submission by July 7, 2024
Applications are accepted until July 7, 23:59 (+5 GMT, Astana time).
Initial screening by July 12
The initial selection of applications will be conducted without your participation to ensure compliance with the program requirements. Applicants who do not meet these requirements will not be allowed to proceed to the next stage.
Interviews with the CEO by July 26
A comprehensive interview about your project with experts.
Announcement of participants - August 2
The final list of program participants will be announced on August 2 on all social media platforms.
Program start - August 26
The program officially starts on August 5, 2024.
Participant training
August to September 2024
20 teams will be selected to participate in the accelerator to accelerate the development of their startups.
Project piloting
September to November 2024
The top 10 startups out of the 20 that advance to the piloting stage will be allocated 5,000,000 tenge through the Seed Money program.
Demo Day - November 2024
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 3 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.
If I didn't pass the express selection, can I reapply?
Yes, you can resubmit your application by July 7.
