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🏷 Got a hardware or cybersecurity prototype? 📚 ⚡️ Astana Hub is launching a 14-week incubation program for early-stage startups — from customer discovery all the way to Demo Day in front of investors. 💡 What you'll get:

🤖 Tracks: smart devices & robotics, unmanned systems, cybersecurity 👤 A dedicated mentor, a technical mentor, and a head tracker 🏢 Coworking space, labs, equipment, and AI tools 👥 Legal support, financial modeling, PR assistance 💼 Mock investor sessions and access to Astana Hub's investor network

📍 Timeline & Details:

📥 Applications open until September 3, 2026 📅 Program runs September–December 2026, 14 weeks, 40 sessions 🧪 3 checkpoints: 50 teams in → 15 finalists reach Demo Day 📍 Format: in-person in Astana, online support between sessions ✅ No finished product needed — a working MVP is due by week 9 (checkpoint 2)

🔗 Apply here: https://astanahub.com/account/service/tech_incub/request/667/create/ Prototype's ready — now turn it into a product and meet investors at Demo Day! 🚀

🏷 Can an online community turn into a place where people meet, collaborate and launch new projects? 🎯 ⚡️ That's the idea behind Network School — a global community of developers, founders and tech entrepreneurs founded by Balaji Srinivasan, former Coinbase CTO. Now Network School is launching in Kazakhstan 🇰🇿 💡 Organizers:

• Network School Kazakhstan × Astana Hub × Superteam Kazakhstan • Supported by the Ministry of Artificial Intelligence and Digital Development of the RK

📍 Details:

📅 Date: September 2 📍 Location: Astana 🎟 Entry: free, registration required 👥 Who's it for: developers, founders, entrepreneurs and creators interested in AI, Web3 and emerging tech

🔗 Register here: https://luma.com/nskz?utm_source=stc Come meet the international tech community! 🚀

🏷 Want to hack the system (legally)? 🎯 ⚡️ KazHackStan is the largest hands-on cybersecurity conference in Central Asia, and it's free for students and faculty. 💡 Programme:

🎤 Talks by leading experts and ethical hackers 🛠 Hands-on sessions and workshops 🤝 Networking with professionals 🚨 The latest trends in cybersecurity

📍 Details:

📅 Dates: September 29–30, 2026 📍 Location: Palace of Independence, Astana 🎓 Free for students, faculty, and university staff — register with your corporate email

🔗 Register here: https://kazhackstan.com Registration issues — message @aisshia See you at KazHackStan 2026! 🚀

🏷 Ready to command the sky? 🏆 ⚡️ A national competition in programmable drones and drone racing by the Research&Development Center "Kazakhstan Engineering" — compete in drone racing, programming and innovative UAV projects. 💰 Prize Fund: 10,000,000 ₸ 💸 💡 Competition Disciplines:

🖥 Simulator Drone Racing — Student / Open 🚁 Mini FPV Drone Racing — Student / Open 💻 Programmable Drone Projects Contest — Student / Open

📍 Timeline & Details: 📅 Date: August 19, 2026 📍 Location: Astana, Kazakhstan 🔞 Age: 18+ 🎓 Categories: Student / Open ⭐️ Special nominations: best engineering project, best software solution, AI application, computer vision, best UAV design, best team project, best innovative project, audience choice award, best debut, best female project 🔗 Register here: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScVza3Cu6r41hEXen2XrmCekfWHed2L_1hNSogBHb0XzQfk7A/viewform Building the future. Conquering the sky! 🚀

🏷 Want to change Kazakhstan's education system and get funded for it? 🔬 ⚡️ The EA Charity foundation launched the Tamyr grant program for projects tackling educational inequality — from school level to university. 💡 About the Programme:

🎯 Grants for individuals, teams, NGOs, educational centers, and startups working to reduce educational inequality in Kazakhstan 📈 Open to projects with an MVP, a working model, or ready to scale 🧩 Focus areas: access to quality education, education technology, teacher support, healthy learning environments, inclusion

📍 Requirements & Deadlines: 📝 Applications open until August 31, 2026 👤 Applicant age: 21+ 🌍 Project must be based in Kazakhstan 📅 Results announced: September 10, 2026 🏅 Winners celebrated at Tamyr Education Forum 2026, Narxoz Business School, Almaty 🔗 Apply here: https://tamyrplatform.com/#faq If your project is making education better — now's the time to show it! 🚀

🏆 Competition: EY Entrepreneur Of The Year 2026 🔬 ⚡️ Ready to join the international entrepreneurial community? Ernst & Young's "Entrepreneur of the Year 2026" is your chance to strengthen your personal and corporate brand and expand your business network. New this year — a startup category open to companies as young as 1 year. 💡 About the Programme:

🌍 Strengthen your personal and corporate brand 🤝 Expand your business connections 🚀 Join the international entrepreneurial community 🆕 New startup nomination (minimum 1 year in operation) 🇲🇨 National winner represents Kazakhstan at the global final in Monaco

📍 Requirements & Deadlines: 📌 Applications open until August 1, 2026 💸 Participation is free 🔗 Register here: ey.com/ru_kz/eoy?&utm_source=startup.vg Make your mark on the international stage! 🚀

🏷 Want to build a product with the potential to reach millions of users? 🙌 ⚡️ An international AI project in the education space is looking for strong developers and specialists — join at the very start, before the idea goes public. 💰 What we offer: paid development work + long-term paid support after launch + equity for key team members 💸 💡 Who we're looking for:

🖥 Backend developers 🎨 Frontend developers 📱 Mobile developers (Flutter, React Native, iOS, Android) 🤖 AI/ML engineers 🐍 Python developers ⚙️ DevOps engineers 🖌 UX/UI designers 📊 Product managers and technical leads

📍 Details: 🔒 Project details shared only after an intro call and signing an NDA 🌍 The project targets the international market 📈 Grow professionally and financially alongside the company 🔗 Contact: +7 701 778 2389 (Baurzhan) You could be one of the key people behind the next big company 🚀

🏷 Want to be there when a future unicorn is born? 🎯 ⚡️ For the first time in Kazakhstan, the Startup World Cup Regional Stage is coming — one Kazakhstani startup will win the chance to compete for a $1,000,000 investment prize at the Grand Finale in San Francisco, pitching alongside winners from 60+ countries in front of the world's leading VCs. 💰 Prize: $1,000,000 investment at the San Francisco Grand Finale 💸 💡 Programme:

🎤 Watch the most promising startups in Kazakhstan pitch live, head-to-head 🏆 See the moment the winner is announced — history in the making 🤝 Network with founders, investors, and the local startup community 🌍 Get a front-row look at what it takes to compete on a global stage

📍 Details: 📅 Date: August 29, 3:30 PM 📍 Location: Nazarbayev University, Astana 🎟 Entry is free — registration required, seats are limited 🔗 Register as an audience member: https://luma.com/l7aar0e4 🔗 Apply to compete (closes August 10): https://sitf.group/en/startup-world-cup Organized by the SIT Foundation, with support from NU Impact Foundation, NU STeP, and Pegasus Tech Ventures. 🚀

🏷 Ready to build your own AI startup and scale it worldwide? 📚 ⚡️ Astana Hub brings together talent from around the world to build AI startups together. 💡 What you'll get:

• Turn your idea into an in-demand AI product • Find co-founders and like-minded people • Get mentorship from leading AI experts and entrepreneurs • Become part of the international Astana Hub ecosystem • Reach investors and secure your first funding

📍 Details: 📅 Application deadline: August 17, 2026 📍 Format: offline, Astana 💸 Participation: free ⚠️ Limited seats available 🔗 Apply here: https://astanahub.com/ru/l/aipreneurs-2026 Your AI startup starts here — don't miss your shot! 🚀

Уважаемые коллеги, Вышел наш очередной 5-ый выпуск подкаста “AITU-ğa oñai” с Асылжаном Абдуллаевым, нашим студентом: стартапером, ENACTUS-президентом и CORTEX AI диром. Выпуск получился информативным, дерзким и мотивирующим студентов не только отлично учиться, но и быть предприимчивыми и использовать все возможные «плюшки» Университета 🫰. Ваши Лайки, репосты и комментарии как всегда помогут нам в органическом продвижении самого видео и канала Университета. Пересылайте это сообщение своим подрастающим детям (в скором абитуриентам), братишкам, сестренкам и всем, кто хочет к нам 😇. Ссылка на YouTube ⤵️ https://youtu.be/vqhVsJtOcLU?si=wkczW6HcReeHrK6m

🏷 Got a technology that could reshape construction? 💻 ⚡️ BI Group, together with MOST Business Intelligence and КазГАСА, launches a program to find and implement IT solutions for the construction industry — from materials to robotics. 💰 Prize Fund: 3,000,000 ₸ 💸 🥇 1st place — 1,500,000 ₸ 🥈 2nd place — 1,000,000 ₸ 🥉 3rd place — 500,000 ₸ 💡 Requirements:

👥 Who can apply: startups and tech teams with an MVP or a ready product 🗂 Construction experience isn't required — teams from adjacent industries are welcome too 🧱 Materials & Technology: new construction materials, recycling, green tech, digital twins, quality management 📝 Design & Management: design, geodesy, process management, estimates, workforce planning, surveys 🏢 Construction & Operations: modular construction, 3D printing, robotics, HSE, logistics, prefabrication

📍 Timeline & Details: 🔄 Stages: application intake → selection and diagnostics → Startup Battle (pitch session) → refinement and pilots → Demo Day in front of BI Group and partners ✅ Program duration: 12 weeks ⏳ Application deadline: July 31 🎯 Bonuses: test solutions on real BI Group projects, access to a MOST business program, expert and lab access at КазГАСА, discussions on partnership and investment 🔗 Apply here: mostbi.com/bigroup If your tech is ready to move construction into the future — this is your moment to show it to BI Group 🚀

🏷 Got a tech solution for the construction industry? 🔬 ⚡️ BI Group × MOST Business Intelligence are launching an IT solutions scouting program — looking for startups and tech teams ready to solve real construction challenges. 💰 Prize Fund: 🥇 1st place — 1,500,000 ₸ 🥈 2nd place — 1,000,000 ₸ 🥉 3rd place — 500,000 ₸ 💡 About the Programme:

📝 Stage: MVP or finished product 🤝 Construction experience isn't required — adjacent industries with strong adaptation potential are welcome 🚀 What top teams get: a pilot with BI Group, an expert track, a MOST business programme, business scaling, and discussion of strategic partnership 🎓 Access: KazGASA infrastructure and labs (drone lab, Fabrication Lab, seismic lab), plus mentors and industry experts 🧭 Focus areas: construction materials, green technologies, digital twins, robotics, 3D printing and modular construction, logistics, HSE, and more

📍 Requirements & Deadlines: ⏳ Applications open until: July 30 📅 Programme: 12 weeks, followed by pitching, acceleration, and Demo Day on October 23 🔗 Learn more: https://mostbi.com/bigroup 🔗 Apply here: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScw5Ixr5A52T1RL7zkwD8QVuiQjeyDaBT8RUHFicQoQLf9v5w/viewform If your product is ready to prove itself on real construction sites — now's the time to apply! 🚀

🏷 Ready to pitch your startup to the world? 🎯 ⚡️ Startup World Cup is an international pitch platform bringing together startups from 60+ countries. The national winner will compete at the Grand Finale in San Francisco for a $1M investment prize. 💰 Grand Prize: $1,000,000 💸 (at the Grand Finale in San Francisco) 💡 Who can apply:

🚀 Technology startups 🤖 AI, DeepTech, MedTech, FinTech, EdTech, and other innovative fields

📍 Timeline & Details: ⏳ Application deadline: August 10, 2026 📅 Final: August 29, 2026 📍 Location: Nazarbayev University, Astana 🔗 Apply here: https://form.123formbuilder.com/6938863/kazakhstan-astana-startup-world-cup-application?&utm_source=startup.vg Your chance to represent Kazakhstan in Silicon Valley — don't miss it! 🚀

Astana AI Week 2026 - Hackathon В рамках Astana AI Week 2026 состоится хакатон, направленный на разработку практических решений с применением искусственного интеллекта для задач промышленности, городской среды и здравоохранения. Задачи хакатона предоставлены Корпорацией «Казахмыс», Astana Innovations и MedHubHAQ. Участники смогут предложить решения по направлениям промышленной автоматизации, мониторинга и безопасности, цифровизации городских сервисов, медицинской аналитики, скрининга, управления данными и оптимизации процессов. Хакатон станет площадкой для объединения исследователей, студентов, стартап-команд, представителей бизнеса и государственных учреждений вокруг прикладных задач, имеющих потенциал для дальнейшего внедрения. Подробная информация о задачах доступна в разделе «Хакатон» на сайте мероприятия. 📅 Дата проведения: 7–9 июля 2026 года 📍 Место: г. Астана, пр. Мәңгілік Ел, 55/11, Astana IT University 🌐 Сайт: https://astanaaiweek.kz/ 📝 Регистрация: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSeVZzDPDTZWUB1skCQSSPi1iILLo12xOX-ByTM_jOILcllrsg/viewform Присоединяйтесь к Astana AI Week 2026 и создавайте ИИ-решения для реальных вызовов!

🏷 Ready to pitch your idea to an international jury? 🎯 ⚡️ LaunchZone is launching its international Startup Battle — sharpen your entrepreneurial skills and compete for a prize fund of 500,000 ₸. 💰 Prize Fund: 500,000 ₸ 🥇 1st place — 250,000 ₸ 🥈 2nd place — 150,000 ₸ 🥉 3rd place — 100,000 ₸ 💡 Participation Details:

👥 Team size: 1–5 people 🎓 Who can join: school students and 1st–2nd year university students from any country 🌍 💵 Entry fee: 4,000 ₸ per team 💻 Format: fully online 🎖 Bonuses: international certificates for all participants, extra prizes for finalists

📍 Timeline & Details: ⏳ Application deadline: July 10, 23:59 👥 Online selection (top 10): July 12 🏁 Final & online pitching: July 13 🔗 Register here: https://forms.gle/6kpPpGzF2BHsTY9dA 🔗 More in our Telegram: https://t.me/launchzonehub Gather your team and take your startup to the world! 🚀

🏷 Can you turn an idea into a working product in 24 hours? 💻 ⚡️ AITU Hackday is a hackathon exclusively for AITU students with a real-world challenge: build a digital catalog of hydraulic structures in the Zhambyl region. Supported by the Nursultan Nazarbayev Foundation, organized by the Department of Science and Innovation × Scientific Research Centre "Industry 4.0". 💰 Prize Fund: 500,000 ₸ 💡 Requirements:

👥 Team: up to 3 members 🎓 Participants: AITU students only 💸 Participation: free of charge 🗂 Task: digitizing hydraulic infrastructure — catalog, geolocation, web dashboard, analytics

📍 Timeline & Details: 📅 Dates: June 25–26, 2026 🏛 Venue: Astana IT University, Atameken Space (1st floor) ⏰ June 25: check-in 12:00 → teams start at 15:00 ⬇️ June 26: project submission 15:00, pitches, jury, awards by 18:00 ⏳ Registration deadline: June 25, 09:00 AM 🔗 Register: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdidojd5tt86xyquEM_yOpQaZzAFTsc89ZWDyxVFN7GxUdKgw/viewform?usp=header 🔗 Event Telegram channel: https://t.me/+AcJGBQw387I3ODgy Build your team — 24 hours, a real problem, real prizes! 🚀

🏷 Do your achievements deserve national recognition?🔬 ⚡️ Kazakhstan's Ministry of Culture has opened applications for the Daryn Prize — an annual state award for the country's most talented young people. 💡 About the Programme:

🎯 Age: up to 35 years old 🏅 Categories: Science, Literature, Journalism, Sports, Design & Fine Arts, Classical Music, Pop Music, Theatre & Cinema, Folk Art, Creative Initiatives 🏆 Award: diploma, badge, and cash prize + title of «Laureate» 📌 Nominations by: state bodies and public associations

📍 Requirements & Deadlines: 📅 Application period: June 26 – August 27, 2025 📬 By email: premiya.daryn@mki.gov.kz 🏢 In person: Astana, Mangilik El Ave. 8, House of Ministries, entrance 14 🎖 Ceremony: on Kazakhstan Independence Day 🔗 Learn more: https://www.inform.kz/ru/priem-zayavok-na-molodezhnuyu-premiyu-darin-startoval-v-kazahstane-e46f2292 If you're a talent — it's time to make it official! 🚀

🏷 Want to start your own business but don't know where to begin? 📚 ⚡️ Coca-Cola Belesteri is a free online business education programme for citizens of Kazakhstan — with a chance to win a grant and launch your own venture. 💡 What You'll Learn:

📱 Business Órken — youth entrepreneurship programme, 2 weeks (ages 18–30) 👤 Business Qymyz — business fundamentals for beginner entrepreneurs, 3 weeks (women 18+) 🤖 Practical AI for Small Business — applying AI tools in your work, 3 video lessons

📍 Details: 🆓 Cost: Free 🌐 Format: Online ⏰ Duration: 2–3 weeks 🏆 Bonus: Certificate qualifies you for the Grant Competition 🎯 Season 14 of the Business Idea Competition — now open! 🔗 Register here: https://ccb.kz/register Learn today — launch tomorrow! 🚀

🏷 Up to 3 million tenge for your project — for real? 🔬 ⚡️ The "Generation of Independence" programme is now accepting applications: 30 grants for young people in Kazakhstan under 35, covering science, IT, business, media, culture, and volunteering. 💰 Grant amount: up to 3,000,000 ₸ 💡 About the Programme:

👤 Science: new research projects and scientific studies 💻 IT: development of new tech solutions 💸 Business: launching and scaling business ideas 📱 Media: creating educational content for youth 🎭 Culture: promoting cultural heritage and traditions 🤝 Volunteering: solving pressing social challenges

📍 Requirements & Deadlines: 🎯 Number of grants: 30 👤 Age: under 35 📅 Deadline: June 21, 2026 🔗 Details & Application: https://gov.kz/memleket/entities/mam/press/news/details/1205746?lang=ru&utm_source=startup.vg Apply now and turn your idea into a funded project! 🚀

🏷 Ready to pilot your startup right in the city? 📚 ⚡️ Astana Hub × Akimat of Astana × Astana Innovations are launching an international acceleration program for startups and IT teams building digital solutions for Astana. You can join with a ready product or develop an idea from scratch based on a real technological challenge of the city. 💰 Funding: up to ₸5,000,000 for the top 10 startups (via SAFE agreement) 💸 💡 About the Programme:

🚀 10 teams with a ready product (MVP, PMF, or Scale) — scaling and piloting 🛠 5 teams will build solutions from scratch based on the Akimat's tech requests 📝 Tracks: healthcare, education, security, transport, ecology, tourism, economy, urban infrastructure 👤 Tracking, workshops, expert sessions, and networking with government institutions

📍 Requirements & Details: 📅 Format: 2 months offline in Astana, including Demo Day 💵 Cost: participation is free 🏢 Requirement: registered legal entity in Kazakhstan, founders' physical presence 🔗 Apply here: https://astanahub.com/ru/l/AIN2026 Your solution can change an entire city — go for it! 🚀