Become part of the AI community. Assemble a dream team. Launch a successful startup.
OUR MISSION
TO CONNECT
Form a community of highly skilled and motivated professionals.
TO LAUNCH
Create the necessary conditions for the development of AI startups.
TO SCALE
Provide full support for further scaling of alumnis' projects.
TARGET AUDIENCE
PROGRAM
STAGE I (3 weeks)
TEAM FORMATION
The main task of the participants who joined the Program is to find partners and form a strong team.
Series of activities will be organized, which will provide each participant with an opportunity to show their strong and competitive qualities.
STAGE II (4 weeks)
IDEA VALIDATION
At this stage, the formed teams work on validating the idea for a startup to further present it to the Investment Committee.
Members of the Investment Committee make a decision on the teams' passage to the next stage of the Program.
STAGE III (5 weeks)
PRODUCT DEVELOPMENT
Startups work hard on product development. For greater efficiency, teams have constant access to the leading experts.
At the end of the program, teams present their products at Demo Day to venture funds and corporations.
INFRASTRUCTURE
COLIVING
Participants will be provided with comfortable housing for the entire duration of the program.
COWORKING
To facilitate better teamwork the program will offer designated office spaces.
COMMUNITY
Strong professionals come together to create a community driven by knowledge and ambition.
SUPPORT
RESOURSE SUPPORT
Astana Hub will take care of the technical equipment, providing participants with necessary datasets and GPUs.
FUNDING
The best AI’preneurs teams will be provided with pre-seed investments under the terms of the SAFE model contract.
CODING SUPPORT
There are no code and low code platforms for faster hypothesis testing and product prototype development.
ASTANA HUB PERKS
Astana Hub cooperates with more than 30 tech companies that provide startups with clouds, marketplaces and other resources.
PARTNERS
STATISTICS
I batch, 2024
250
applications
50
participants
21
startups
$17K
sales
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FAQ
What is the format of the AI'preneurs program?
The program will be held in an offline format in Astana, Kazakhstan.
What is the duration of the program?
The duration of the program is 3 months.
Can I participate in the program if I am not from Astana?
Yes, you can. Astana Hub will provide housing for non-resident participants for the entire period of the program.
Can I participate in the program if I don't have a team?
Individuals are accepted into the AI'preneurs program. Having of a team is not a prerequisite to enter the program.
What is the cost of participation?
Participation in the program is free of charge.
How do I qualify for the program?
To qualify for the selection process, you must:
1) complete the application form
2) successfully pass the screening process
3) successfully pass the diagnostics session, which will take place in the format of an interview.
Can I apply if I don't have an idea for a startup project yet?
Yes, you can. To pass the selection process, an important criterion is the participant's professional expertise and active involvement in the Program.
Will the teams receive any funding during the program?
The best teams formed under the program will be funded by Astana Hub Ventures venture fund.
In what direction can the product be developed?
The program is aimed at creating AI-based startup projects. Accordingly, teams can only develop products using AI technologies.
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