Accelerating the entry of IT service companies into foreign markets
Global Outsourcer is an acceleration program of Astana Hub aimed at receiving orders for IT-service companies through the Upwork platform, which hosts more than 5 000 000 international customers with an order turnover of more than $4 billion per year
HURRY UP!
Application deadline: 10 May
Start of the program: 30 May
FOR WHOM?
YOU'LL GET…
PR support
The brightest and most successful participants of Global Outsourcer will become the heroes of interviews, live broadcasts, publications on the platform and on social networks
Working on an international freelance platform
№ 1 largest freelance exchange in the world with advanced tools for finding qualified customers from USA, Europe and Global with direct sales channels
International agents
In 10 countries around the world, Astana Hub has International agents who advise startups to comfortably adapt to the new market
Results after the program
At the end of the program, the participant will receive a working business unit, a pumped company profile on Upwork and a funnel of leads
Export sales
As part of the program, we not only provide theory, but also help to conclude export deals
Tax preferences
Tax preferences are available to IT companies (0%, CPN, IPN, VAT, Social tax simplified visa and labor regimes)
EXPERTS OF THE PROGRAM
STRATEGY SELECTION
FOLLOW-UP TO THE RESULT
LONG-TERM SUPPORT
SCALING
Application submission Timeline
April 6
Start of application acceptance
May 10
Initial screening (Screening of applications will be conducted without the participation of a startup)
May 17
Diagnostics (Comprehensive interview of the CEO of the project with experts in this field)
May 22
Selection for the program (The best 20 companies will be evaluated by the commission)
May 22-25
Payment process
May 25-29
Signing of the agreement on participation in the program
May 30
Start of the program
487 500 tenge
The price is indicated taking into account the discount of Astana Hub
COMPANY RESULTS
For startups wishing to export IT products, there is an export accelerator Scalerator
FAQ
In what format will the program take place?
The program will be held in an online format.
What are the main selection criteria for the accelerator?
How do you help to enter international markets?
The program will include meetings with potential international clients, expert sessions and workshops on the export of products to improve the competencies of participants, as well as tracking projects to adapt the product to the international market.
Is the program paid?
Yes, the program takes place on a paid basis. The cost of participation is 1,950,000 tenge, but taking into account the subsidization of Astana Hub, the cost will be 487,000 tenge.
Is it possible for companies from other countries to participate in the program?
Companies from other countries can participate in the program provided they have a registered legal entity in the territory of the Republic of Kazakhstan.
How long will the program last?
The program will last 4 months - May, June, July, September. According to market trends, there will be a break in the program in August, which means that no acceleration activities are planned for this month.
Is there an opportunity to make investments based on the results of the program?
The program includes meetings with private investors and venture funds. If an investor is interested in your product, an investment offer will be sent to you.
Can I participate in the program if I have a product instead of an IT service company?
No. But you can take part in our Accelerator export acceleration program aimed at scaling product startups.