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HERO TRAINING 

 
 
Astana Hub and Draper University invites you to join an intensive, immersive five-week acceleration program in Silicon Valley
 
 
 
 

       APPLY NOW

ABOUT PROGRAM

 
 
 
      The Draper University Silicon Valley Hero Training
      is a five-week entrepreneurship program that provides
      intensive, immersive training for aspiring entrepreneurs
      in Silicon Valley, California.
     
      This program will equip you with the crucial startup
      skills needed to successfully launch and sustain
      a global venture. Entrepreneurs will also have the
      opportunity to connect with industry experts,
      network with other international entrepreneurs,
      and develop funding and revenue
      generation strategies.
 
 

       Learn more about the program

ABOUT PARTNER

      Draper University is a unique institution that promotes
      entrepreneurship and disruption of traditional education
      models. They work to inspire founders and accelerate ideas
      by igniting the entrepreneurial spirit globally.
 
      DraperU offers unique programs including Hero Training,
      Fundamentals of Entrepreneurship, and the GO!
      Hero Training Program is aimed to take entrepreneurs
      out of their comfort zones and push them to deliver
      their best work. Through Draper University Ventures
      and the wider Draper Ecosystem, they provide
      venture capital investments. 
 
 

       Learn more about Draper University

WHY DRAPER UNIVERSITY?

38 Years in
Venture

11 Funds
Managed

$7 Billion
Deployed

34 Unicorn
Companies

6 Rhino
Companies

PROGRAM OUTLINE

ACCELERATION AT DRAPER UNIVERSITY
5 WEEKS

    • Week 1
    •  • Workshops and info sessions on experience design, business and entrepreneurship, team analytics, leadership, and safety presentations.
    • • Fireside chat session with entrepreneurs in Silicon Valley.
 
    • Week 2
    • • Week-long program teaching essential survival skills and strategies.
    • • Session on category design, keynote session on computer vision, hackathon, Demo Day with BuildAI. 
 
    • Week 3
    • • Ask Me Anything sessions with field experts and entrepreneurs, fundraising sessions, workshops on pitching and pitch decks, and customer interviewing sessions. 
 
    • Week 4
    • • Pitch practices and feedback, summit event on innovations, workshop on immigration-related matters, Pitch Day with Tim Draper.
 
  • Week 5
  • • Session on building a professional network,  mergers and acquisitions, workshop on hiring practices, problem-solving strategies. 

PAST SPEAKERS AT DRAPER UNIVERSITY

Steve Jurvetson

Venture Capitalist

Elon Musk

Tesla

Aaron Levie

Box

Andrew Chen

a16z

Amanda Bradford

The League

Borja Martel

Lemon Cash

Michelle Phan

EM Cosmetics

John Zimmer

Lyft

PROGRAM OVERVIEW

01

Program cost

For residents:
The costs of the program for Astana Hub residents - $2,990 per participant 

OR

For non-residents:
The costs of the program for non-residents - $10,000 per participant 

02

Duration

Program duration:  5 weeks

This includes:
  • • 40+ speakers & advisors
  • • ~100 startups
  • • Market access to 25-30 countries
  • • 5+ ecosystem events for entrepreneurs
  • • Talks on company building: recruiting, sales, marketing, fundraising


03

Location

The Hero Training program will be held in San Mateo, California, US

The program participants will receive access to co-working and co-living facilities:

• The co-working facility will be located at the Draper University campus
• The co-living facility will be provided in a shared facility with up to four people per room

04

Format

The program will be held in an in-person format

•  Program participants are required to attend all session
•  Program will be held in English
 
 
 
 
05

Eligible Countries

Kazakhstan, Azerbaijan, Kyrgyzstan, Turkiye, Uzbekistan, Tajikistan, Mongolia and Georgia

*Selected startups must be legally incorporated in Kazakhstan

**Astana Hub can assist in setting up a legal entity in Kazakhstan for selected startups

06

Eligibility criteria

  • • Projets at MVP stage or higher (PMF and Scale)
  •  
  • • Founder or one key decision maker person (CEO or co-founder) can participate
  •  
  • • Participants are required to have a valid United States visa
  •  
  • • Good English skills are required 
  •  
  • • Participant's legal entity must be registered in one of the eligible countries

IMPORTANT DATES

  • September 1

    Application deadline

  • September 2

    Application review and startup selection

  • September 9

    Startup selection results

  • October 18

    Check-in at Draper University

  • October 28

    Start of Hero Training Acceleration

FAQ

  • What is the Hero Training Program?

    Hero Training is an accelerator program from Astana Hub and Draper University for startups from Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Uzbekistan, Azerbaijan and Turkey. It is conducted by Silicon Valley experts and aims to provide participants with the knowledge and skills they need to turn their ideas into successful startups. The training is divided into 12 modules, each focusing on different aspects of startup and entrepreneurship development.

  • Who is eligible to apply for the program?

    The program is open for startups in MVP stage and higher from Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Uzbekistan, Tajikistan, Turkiye, Mongolia, Azerbaijan, and Georgia. Selected startups must have a legal entity in Kazakhstan. 

  • What are the costs associated with the program?

    The cost of the program is $3,000 per participant. This doesn't cover the travel expenses of startups. 

  • What are the key dates for the program?

    August 30: Application deadline
    September 2-9: Applications review and  selection of top 10 startups by expert commission 
    September 10-October 15: Organizational processes
    October 18: Check-in at Draper University
    October 21: Start of the Hero Training Program
    November 22: Graduation Ceremony

  • What kind of support will participants receive?

    Participants will receive assistance in attracting external investments, deep customer discovery learning, engagement with experienced speakers and mentors, co-living (housing) in the US, and access to a vibrant community at the Silicon Valley.

  • How many startups will be selected?

    10 startups will be selected for the program.

  • How can I get more information?

    For more information, you can contact the program organizers at ir@astanahub.com. 

Contacts

1818, +7 7172 73 50 89
ir@astanahub.com

Contacts of Astana Hub
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