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Astana Hub — Innovation Cluster | Join the Unicorn Game
Scale Globally via GITEX AI Kazakhstan.Your Gateway to the Global Market
Join the premier tech event in Almaty on May 4–5. Leverage Kazakhstan’s unique position to efficiently operate across Europe, the Middle East, and Asia with the full support of the Astana Hub ecosystem.
Market Entry

Why Kazakhstan?
One location — Multiple Markets.

Kazakhstan enables international startups to grow and operate seamlessly across global borders.

Strategic Connectivity

Access 3 global markets from one location. Efficiently scale your operations to Europe, the Middle East, and the rest of Asia through Kazakhstan’s trade and tech corridors.

World-Class Infrastructure

Benefit from 0% income tax, simplified visa regimes, and a comprehensive soft-landing program designed by Astana Hub for international founders.

Efficiency & Growth

High-speed business registration, cost-efficient operations, and access to a massive talent pool in the heart of Central Eurasia.

Networking at GITEX

Meet 200+ top-tier investors, corporate partners, and government stakeholders from across the region to secure your market entry in just 2 days.

Innovation Cluster · Since 2018

Build the Future
from Central Eurasia

Astana Hub is Kazakhstan's flagship tech ecosystem — offering 0% taxes, world-class infrastructure, startup programs, and a digital nomad visa to founders, developers, and IT companies worldwide.

2 000
Participants
$4.9B
Total Revenue
$1.8B
Export Revenue
30 000+
Employees
$910M+
Investments Raised
Mission

Fostering a Startup Culture to
Strengthen the Economy

Astana Hub supports high-tech projects and drives exponential growth across Kazakhstan's innovation landscape.

Train
10 000
AI talents by 2030
Create
5
Unicorns (startups valued at $1B+) by 2030
Achieve
$5B
Annual tech exports by 2030
Tax Benefits

Zero-Tax Regime
for Tech Companies

0%

Astana Hub participants enjoy a comprehensive tax exemption until 2029 — covering corporate income tax, VAT, social tax for foreign employees, and more. One of the most competitive tech tax regimes in the world.

Tax TypeAstana HubStandard
Corporate Income Tax (CIT)0%20%
VAT on Sale of Goods/Services0%16%
Import VAT0%16%
VAT on Purchases from Non-Residents0%16%
Social Tax for Foreign Employees0%9.5%
Individual Income Tax (Resident Employees)0%10%
Dividends for Non-Residents5%15%
Non-Resident Income from KZ Source0%20%
Eligible Priority Areas
AI Cloud Computing Blockchain IoT Big Data Cybersecurity Machine Learning VR Cryptography Online Banking GameDev Robot Assistants
Digital Nomads

Special Conditions for
Foreign Specialists

Creating favorable arrangements for the entry and stay of tech talent from around the world.

Digital Nomad Visa

Electronic multiple-entry visa for foreign specialists and their family members from Visa+ category countries. 1-year duration with a work permit — no employment requirements.

Digital Nomad Residency

Simplified procedure for obtaining a Residence Permit for specialists and their family members. Eligibility to apply from Visa- category countries as well.

AIFC Expat Centre

One-stop shop for all public services: Individual ID Number (IIN), Electronic Digital Signature, registration in Mobile Citizen Database, Temporary Residence Permit, and legal entity registration.

One-Stop-Shop Platform

Comprehensive services at astanahub.com for easy integration into the business and social environment of Kazakhstan. Simplified labor and visa regime for all participants.

Ecosystem

The Astana Hub Universe

A foundation driving innovation and accelerating technological growth across four pillars.

1

Talent Acquisition

Global media presence through TechCrunch, Forbes, Bloomberg. 150K+ followers, 549K+ platform users, 20 regional hubs, and flagship events like Digital Bridge (127K+ participants).

2

Education

Tech Orda, Tomorrow School, TUMO, alem.ai, qazCoders, AI'preneurs, Google for Startups, Silkway Accelerator, and Startup Garage — training the next generation of tech talent.

3

Business Development

0% tax regime, 1% R&D on subsoil users, partner bonuses, simplified labor and visa regime, work and living spaces, Astana Hub Cloud, and private venture capital.

4

Export Support

International partnerships with Draper University, Silkroad Innovation Hub, Khan-Tengri, TUMAR, The World Bank, Google, ByteDance, Binance, Microsoft, and AlchemistX.

2 900+
Events Held
65 000+
Participants
700+
Startup Projects
20
Regional Hubs
6
Tech Centers
Development

Startup Development Pipeline

Growing startups from first steps to global success — three stages, multiple programs.

Stage 1 · MVP

Idea to Product

Startup School
For school students — basics of tech entrepreneurship
Startup Academy
For university students — in-depth tech entrepreneurship
Startup Garage
Incubation program for idea-stage projects
AI'preneurs
Building and scaling AI startups
Stage 2 · Product-Market Fit

Silkway Accelerator

The leading accelerator in Central Eurasia, in partnership with Google for Startups. Supports startups at PMF stage — helping them scale, solidify market position, and prepare for investment.

12 weeks $100K Google Cloud credits Coliving
73
Startups
$47.7M
Investments
6
Batches
8
Countries
Stage 3 · Scaling

Global Expansion

Hero Training
Partnership with Draper University — focused on scaling tech startups globally
AlchemistX
5-month intensive in Silicon Valley for U.S. market entry
International Hubs
Silkroad Innovation Hub (USA) · Khan-Tengri (China) · TUMAR (UAE)
Education

Educational Programs

Unlocking talent through a dynamic ecosystem that empowers education, employment, and professional growth.

TUMO
Center for Creative Technologies
5 000+
Students/year
11
Workshops
Tech Orda
IT Specialist Training
$4M+
Budget
6 000+
IT Specialists
Tomorrow School
Free 18-month IT Education
1 000
Graduates/year
Free
Education
Astana Hub Education Total
118 500+
Students
78 400+
Graduates
Infrastructure

Exponential Cluster

Astana Hub sits at the epicenter of Kazakhstan's tech ecosystem — 200,000 m² of innovation space on the grounds of EXPO 2017.

200 000 m²
Total cluster area
Key Facilities
• Business Center — 33 300 m²
• NITEC — 9 000 m²
• Startup House
• Congress Center
• International Exhibition Center
• Astana IT University
Offices of Major Tech Companies
Playrix TikTok Telegram EPAM Yandex Glovo inDrive DAMUMED Presight Apple Google
Location
Block C4.6, 55/8 Mangilik El Ave., Astana, Kazakhstan
Digital Platform
astanahub.com

A digital platform connecting startups, investors, and corporations for growth and global collaboration. Features gamification, social coins marketplace, badges, and rankings.

1.3M
Users
19M
Views
50K
Downloads
Cloud & AI

World-Class GPU Infrastructure

Accelerating AI development with powerful next-generation computing resources.

Astana Hub Cloud
NVIDIA H100 & H200 GPU Infrastructure
64 GPUs (8 per server) — High computing power
InfiniBand Network — Ultra-fast, low-latency
IaaS Model — Flexible access to resources
Faster AI & ML model training
Lower infrastructure costs
alem.cloud
First & Largest Supercomputer in Central Eurasia
2 exaflops
FP8 Performance
512
NVIDIA H200 GPUs
64
HGX Servers
Tier 3 Data Center · Available to startups, academia, and government
alem.ai
International Center for AI · 20 000 m² · 8 floors
8th Floor
AI-Government
GovTech Solutions
7th Floor
AI-Labs
10 Research Projects
6th Floor
AI-Campus
100 AI Startups/year
4-5th Floors
Tomorrow School
1 000 Specialists/yr
1st Floor
Public Space
10 000 Talents/yr
Big Tech offices: Telegram · Apple · Google · Presight
Events

World-Class Technology Events

Major technology events held annually, shaping the tech industry of Central Eurasia.

Digital Bridge
Astana, EXPO IEC
127K+
Participants
100+
Countries
1 500+
Speakers
500+
Investors
Digital Qazaqstan
Nationwide Initiative
85K+
Participants
130+
Countries
525+
Speakers
300+
Investors
GITEX AI
Central Asia & Caucasus, Kazakhstan
3.6M+
Participants
8 000+
Startups
6 000+
Investors
180+
Countries
Funding

Venture Capital & Investment

Investing in the future of technology to drive global progress.

Astana Hub Ventures
Pre-seed to Series A · $50K–$500K deals
Industry Focus
AI Gamedev FinTech EdTech HealthTech Smart Cities Hardware & IoT
$700M+
Investments Raised
$3.9B
Total Revenue (5 yrs)
$2.2M
Invested by Hub
2 000+
Ecosystem Startups
Alem Ventures Fund
$1B
Venture Fund of Funds — Connecting Global Capital to Next Unicorns of Central Asia and the Caucasus
70% allocation to global top-tier VC funds
30% regional portfolio in high-potential startups
Anchored by the Government of Kazakhstan
Strategic LP Innovation Program (SLIP)
Get Started

How to Open Your IT Company
in Kazakhstan

A step-by-step guide to becoming an Astana Hub participant — from registration to receiving your tax benefits.

FOR IT COMPANIES
01
Register
Create an Account

Register on astanahub.com — available in English, Russian, and Kazakh. Takes under 5 minutes.

02
Incorporate
Set Up a Legal Entity

Register a Kazakhstani legal entity via the AIFC Expat Centre. Full service: IIN, EDS, legal entity registration — all in one place.

03
Apply
Become a Participant

Apply for Astana Hub participant status. Your activity must align with the Ministry of AI priority ICT areas (AI, Cloud, Blockchain, etc.).

04
Activate
Unlock Tax Benefits

Once approved, your 0% tax regime activates automatically — valid through 2029. Access all programs, infrastructure, and the community.

FOR DIGITAL NOMADS
01
Check Eligibility
Visa or Residency?

Visa+ countries get the Digital Nomad Visa (1 year, no employer needed). Visa- countries can apply for the Residence Permit directly.

02
Apply
Submit Your Application

Apply online or via the AIFC Expat Centre. Get your Individual ID Number (IIN) and Electronic Digital Signature (EDS) in one visit.

03
Arrive
Move to Astana

Simplified labor and visa regime. Work and living spaces available within the cluster. Join a community of 30,000+ tech professionals.

04
Build
Access the Ecosystem

Join programs, attend events, find clients on the Tech Task Marketplace, hire talent, and tap into GPU cloud infrastructure.

Get Started

Join the
Unicorn Game

Whether you're a startup founder, a freelance developer, or an IT company looking to relocate — Astana Hub offers a unique combination of zero taxes, world-class infrastructure, and a supportive ecosystem.

Email
info@astanahub.com
Phone
1818
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Website
astanahub.com
FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Everything you need to know before applying — straight from the official Astana Hub registration guidelines.

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Kazakhstan's flagship innovation cluster. Supporting startups, IT companies, and digital nomads since 2018.

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Astana, Kazakhstan

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