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Silicon Valley Immersion Program
Acceleration in the heart of US Innovation






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Join an Acceleration

Catapult Your Innovation onto the Global Stage

Astana Hub is partnering with world-class institutions like Stanford University, Alchemist Accelerator, Techstars Accelerator, and Draper University to offer a unique opportunity for high-growth startups. Through our network of prestigious programs, you'll gain access to an immersive 10-week experience designed to equip you with the tools, knowledge, and network needed to achieve explosive growth in the US market.
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We help you to:

Gain Unparalleled Exposure
  • Immerse yourself in the heart of Silicon Valley, a vibrant ecosystem teeming with potential investors and collaborators. Network with leading figures in the tech industry and capture the attention of top Venture Capitalists seeking the next "Smart Money" investments.

Develop Invaluable Expertise
  • Learn from industry professionals through a curriculum designed to navigate the US market successfully. Our program focuses on critical aspects of startup development and entrepreneurship, ensuring you have the tools to turn your ideas into thriving US-based businesses.
Unlock Funding Potential
  • Bridge the Gap empowers you to confidently navigate the US fundraising landscape. Leverage the knowledge and network gained throughout the program to connect with potential investors and secure the funding necessary to fuel your startup's growth in the US market.

Build a Powerful Network
  • Connect with a supportive community of entrepreneurs and industry leaders who understand your vision. Benefit from ongoing mentorship and forge lasting relationships that will propel your business forward long after the program concludes.

About the Program

Duration

The program will take 12 weeks in total: 2-week pre-acceleration module and 10-week acceleration program.

Mode

Hybrid Learning: A blend of online pre-acceleration module and an in-person acceleration program in the US.

Location

Heart of US Innovation: The program takes place in a dynamic US location,  where a dedicated acceleration program is provided.

Language

English Language Program: All program materials and activities will be conducted in English.

Co-living

Collaborative Community: Program provides access to co-living spaces, fostering collaboration and connection with like-minded entrepreneurs

Participants

Funded Participation: Your participation in the program is fully funded. Travel and meals are the responsibility of the participants.

Requirements of Participation in each part of the Program

ONLINE

Fundamentals of Entrepreneurship

OFFLINE

Hero Training & Residency Program

• Stage: We accept startups at MVP (minimum viable product), PMF (product/market fit) and Scale stage (projects at scale and export stage).

• CEO participation: Obligatory participation of CEO or project founder, with a majority stake in the company

• Tech startup: A startup must include a Tech-component in its structure.

• The language of the program: Good understanding of English to master the material provided. 
 
• Designed for Citizens and Startups from the following countries:

- Azerbaijan

- Georgia

- Kazakhstan

- Kyrgyz Republic

- Mongolia

- Tajikistan

- Turkmenistan

- Turkiye

- Uzbekistan


   

    

Note: Alumni of Astana Hub Programs such as Silkway Accelerator and Scalerator programs will have an advantage in the selection process

Important Dates

By joining the Hero Training Telegram-chat you will receive

• Prompt feedback from the program supervisors

• Networking and community with program participants

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FAQ

We will help you to:

Exposure

Hero Training is an immersive learning experience in the Tech Capital – Silicon Valley, with an opportunity to attract Smart Money from the leading Venture Capitalists.

Created for ambitious entrepreneurs, looking to build on their existing skill sets, expand their network, and get ahead in launching a business. They can plug into the energy and excitement that permeates Silicon Valley, and learn to think like an entrepreneur.

Gain Expertise 

The program is delivered by Silicon Valley experts, and aims to provide participants with the knowledge and skills they need to turn their ideas into successful startups. The program is divided into 12 modules, each focused on a different aspect of startup development and entrepreneurship.

Fundraise

Upon completion of the Hero Training, the graduates will be integrated in Silicon Valley and have the opportunity to Raise Global Funding.
Take your first steps into the IT community of Silicon Valley by leveraging the benefits of mentorship and community from Draper University.

Push your limits

Our program is designed to challenge and inspire startups, pushing them beyond their limits and helping them to achieve their full potential. Through our eduactional workshops, networking sessions, and mentorship, we will help startups to gain the skills, knowledge and confidence they need to succeed in the fast-paced world of tech.

Astana Hub and Draper University are partnering to bridge the IT-communities of Central Eurasian countries and California to open opportunities for local startups to step up in tech capital of the world – Silicon Valley.

Why Draper’s Ecosystem?

38

Years in Venture

11

Funds Managed

$7

Billion Deployed

34

Unicorn Companies

3300

Students Educated

700

Startups Accelerated

$950M

Raised

101

Countries with Alumni

The Program Consists of 3 Stages

01

Fundamentals of Entrepreneurship

Online Pre-Acceleration Program     

•‎ Num. of Participants: Up to 80

•‎ Duration: 2 weeks

•‎ Format: Virtual

    

Program consists of:

- Business Development

- Online Activities

- 1:1 Mentoring

- Aссess to Pre-Seed funding up to $100,000 from Draper University's dedicated alumni fund 

   

    

• Sponsored by Astana Hub (free)

• Decision Maker (CEO/Founder) participation: Obligatory participation of CEO or project founder, with a majority stake in the company

02

Hero Training

   

On-site acceleration in Silicon Valley

•‎ Num. of Participants: 15

•‎ Duration: 5 weeks

•‎ Format: offline in Draper University Campus, Silicon Valley

    

Topics covered:

- Vision and Future

- Money and Resources

- Strenght and Speed

- Legal and Justice

- Creativity

- Special Power

- Evangelism

- Survival

- Ideal pitchdeck

•‎ Participation Fee (see details below)

• Decision Maker (CEO/Founder) participation: Obligatory participation of CEO or project founder, with a majority stake in the company

03

Residency Program

   

Fundraising and Sales Period

•‎ Num. of Participants: 15

•‎ Duration: 20 weeks

•‎ Format: offline in Draper University Campus, Silicon Valley

    

What's included:

- Co-working Space

- Co-living Space

- Networking

- Mentorship

- Community

- Fundraising opportunities

   

•‎ Participation Fee (see details below)

* The CEO or founder of a company has the right to send an official representative to Silicon Valley to continue participation in the Residency Program

Features of The Program

Infrastructure

•‎ Co-living: Living Space designed for entrepreneurs in the birthplace of leading Tech Giants

•‎ Co-working: Get access to a co-working community that promotes creativity, collaboration & entrepreneurship in Silicon Valley.

Education

•‎ Expertise - Elevate your startup to the international level with the expertise provided by top Silicon Valley speakers like Elon Musk.

•‎ Mentorship - Guidance from mentors that have facilitated the growth of a number of successful startups.

Networking

•‎ Fundraising - Entering the Draper Ecosystem will put your startup on the spotlight of the top investors 

•‎ Networking - Leverage the extensive IT networking opportunities that are open to the members of Draper Ecosystem.

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Participant Feedback

Almira Ali

Founder & CEO Big Dream Lab 

"We didn't think they would surprise us with anything. We assumed it would all be easygoing. But Draper University always keeps you on your toes, and you never know what's coming next. Each startup had the opportunity to have a one-on-one conversation with Tim Draper and prominent investors from Silicon Valley. However, no investor will sit and listen to you comfortably, so the program will teach you how to pitch effectively."

Yana Shoibekova

Executive Director
Citix

"Hero Training has brought a lot of interesting experiences and helped me uncover hidden potential and talents within myself. None of us knew what awaited us. The program is very intense, vibrant, and the level of creativity among the companies is off the charts. We deliberately went to Silicon Valley in search of new partners. We had the chance to attend Tech Week 2023 and interact with venture capitalists and mature companies that have successfully fundraised. Tim Draper himself took an interest in us, and overall, we have developed a clear plan for our expansion in the US market."

Ayan Ispola

СЕО Alaqan Technologies

"It's amazing to test your product in the realities of the US, especially in Silicon Valley. I believe that if you conquer the American market, other markets will follow suit. The American market can be compared to a beehive—it's incredibly buzzing. In just two weeks of offline acceleration and the environment we were thrown into, our mindset changed completely. We are constantly pushed out of our comfort zone to bring out our best qualities, and all the processes in this program are somehow linked to having fun. The program's methodology works through physical efforts combined with human psychology and thinking. The boundaries of what is allowed and achievable expand greatly. Many invisible walls crumble, and it affects your belief in what you believe and that you are invincible. The program is not called Hero Training for nothing; it turns us into superheroes. Those who catch the flow, ride that wave, feel awesome right now. They say that if you haven't pitched yourself 200 times, you haven't pitched at all. You have to step out of your comfort zone before they force you to, because every day, we are given at least 10 opportunities, and we must make use of them."

Mukhtar Kuanyshbaiuly

General Director
Connected Home

"The program is well-structured. After the five-week offline acceleration in Silicon Valley, the Kazakhstani market became small for us. From the very beginning of the startup, I aimed to scale into the US market. Thanks to Astana Hub and Hero Training, we have come even closer to our goal. The program is very intense both mentally and physically, so it was challenging to maintain a single focus. It was an impressive experience for all of us, which also contributed to personal growth. We have already scheduled conference calls and meetings with partners and investors from the US in the near future. There are plenty of opportunities in Silicon Valley, and the market is enormous. You can meet an interesting startup entrepreneur who raised $50,000 in a coffee shop out of nowhere."

Investment Opportunities

Online Demo Day on Fundamentals of Entrepreneurship

 

Up to $100,000 from Draper University's dedicated alumni fund

Demo Day at the end of Hero Training

 

Demo Day with leading Silicon Valley venture capitalists.

In all time, Draper University alumni have raised $950 million.

Hero Training | Past Speakers

Global game-changers

Tim Draper

Founder

DraperU / Draper Venture Network

Josh Constine

Venture Partner

Signal Fire

Nathan Beckord

CEO

Foundersuite

Itamar Novick

Solo Venture Capitalist

Recursive Ventures

Surbhi Sarna

Group Partner

Y Combinator

Andy Tang

Partner

Draper Associates

William Santana Li

CEO

Knightscope

Dheeraj Pandey

CEO

DevRev

Limited seats available!

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Participation fee – Special Offer by Astana Hub

| Selected participant must pay participation fee to get access into Hero Training and Residency Program

     

For resident of Astana Hub                  

    

$5,000

* Payment in case of successful completion of the virtual 2-week pre-acceleration program and selection to the top 15 projects for the program in Silicon Valley

* The amount of payment for residents of Kazakhstan is paid in KZT and may vary due to differences in currency exchange rates

For those who are willing to become a resident of

Astana Hub

$5,000

+ $20,000 (Deposit)

* Refundable Deposit of $20,000 after becoming a resident of Astana Hub

Note: The deadline for obtaining a resident status is December 2023

* As an Astana Hub resident, you will Benefit from tax preferences, simplified visa regime and access to resources of Astana Hub partners

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* Payment in case of successful completion of the virtual 2-week pre-acceleration program and selection to the top 15 projects for the program in Silicon Valley

For non-resident of

Astana Hub

    

$25,000

* Payment in case of successful completion of the virtual 2-week pre-acceleration program and selection to the top 15 projects for the program in Silicon Valley

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