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🗽 Webinar "from Nukus to YC" Stanbase, in collaboration with Silkroad Innovation Hub, is hosting an online meetup with a founder from Central Asia who is building a global company. 🌍 The guest speaker is Beknazar Abdikamolov. His journey started in Nukus, followed by experiences at Amazon and in Singapore, 4 attempts to get into Y Combinator, and eventually acceptance into one of the most competitive startup accelerators in the world. He is now building a Voice AI startup in San Francisco, California 🇺🇸 In this session, Beknazar will share what changes between each YC application attempt, what it takes to build a global product from outside Silicon Valley, and what Y Combinator is really like from the inside. 💡 June 10, 21:00 Tashkent time 🕘 Online, in English 🇬🇧 🔗 Registration luma.com/pg01yjcc?&utm_source=startup.vg @StartupVGlobal 🌐 by @startup_course_com https://telegram.me/StartupVGlobal

🦈 GGW Sharks is Coming to #BOSTechWeek! Go Global World will host a special edition of GGW Sharks as part of Boston TechWeek by a16z. GGW Sharks is one of the most dynamic startup pitch and networking events, where bold founders present their startups to active investors and receive warm introductions. Panel of investor judges: ⭐️ Mike Zakharov, Investment Director at AltaIR Capital ⭐️ Elena Gantvarg, Principal at Flint Capital ⭐️ Matt Wilson, Founder & Managing Director at Allied Venture Partners ⭐️ Katie Weiss, Principal at ff Venture Capital ⭐️ Aditya Vashist, Principal at Deloitte Ventures Canada 🚀 Selected startups deliver concise, high-impact pitches and connect directly with venture capitalists, angel investors, and strategic partners from Silicon Valley and beyond. 💡 Why join? • Pitch your startup to active investors • Receive valuable feedback • Build relationships with top-tier VCs and angels • Connect with founders from around the world • Expand your fundraising opportunities If you're building an ambitious startup and raising capital, this is an exceptional opportunity to get in front of investors in a highly curated environment. ✔️ 27.05.2026 at 10am PST (22:00 GMT+5) 📝 Apply to pitch or register as an attendee partiful.com/e/7fTCCTACRFJ0PRntuzc2?&utm_source=startup.vg @StartupVGlobal 🌐 by @startup_course_com https://telegram.me/StartupVGlobal

🌆 17:00 Solana Summit JET Lag meetup 21.05.2026 Warm-Up · Co-hosted by Superteam Kazakhstan and JET Asia ​You flew in. You're jet-lagged. Now come meet everyone else who did the same. ​JET Lag in Almaty is the side event for Solana Summit Kazakhstan — an evening of lightning talks, community networking, and a Jito quiz with giveaways. Whether you just landed or you've been in Almaty all week, this is the place to shake off the jet lag and connect with builders, investors, and community members from across Central Asia and beyond. ​🕒 SCHEDULE

​17:00 Doors Open — Networking mixer begins ​17:30 Opening Remarks — Welcome & intro ​18:00 Lightning Talk by JET Asia ​18:15 Open Networking — Free-form mixer ​19:00 Jito Quiz & Group Photo — 10-min on-stage quiz + giveaway ​20:00 Closing Remarks

​✈️ About JET

​JET (Jito Expansion Team) is a network of autonomous regional teams accelerating Jito network adoption worldwide. JET Asia is the regional hub driving Jito's growth across Central Asia and the broader Asian ecosystem. ​Learn more: jito.network/jet/ | Follow: x.com/JET_ASIA_

​🏆 JITO QUIZ — GIVEAWAY

​Test your knowledge of Jito and the Solana DeFi ecosystem in our 10-minute on-stage quiz! ​Prizes: 1x JitoCabal NFT — 1 winner (random draw) $100 JTO — 1 winner (random draw) Small JTO allocation for all participants

​🎯 WHO SHOULD JOIN

​DeFi / infrastructure builders, investors & VCs, crypto enthusiasts, and anyone in the CIS-region ecosystem who wants to connect before the main Summit

​📍 DETAILS

​Date: Wednesday, 21 May 2026 Time: 17:00 – 20:30 (GMT+5) Location: Almaty, Kazakhstan Capacity: Limited — register early!

21.05.2026 at 17:00 JET Lag Meetup Register luma.com/lcugxguw?&utm_source=startup.vg The next day (22 May), don't miss the main event: Solana Summit Kazakhstan @ Swissotel Wellness Resort Alatau Almaty "The Future of Finance: Tokenizing Real-World Assets" ​ 22.05.2026 at 10:00 Solana Summit https://t.me/uppertunity/372 See you in Almaty, Kazakhstan 🇰🇿 @StartupVGlobal 🌐 by @startup_course_com https://telegram.me/StartupVGlobal

May 5–6, Almaty Hub will host a two-day Building Unicorns workshop with Uri Levine - entrepreneur, investor, and co-founder of Waze and Moovit. Uri Levine’s approach is simple, yet rarely put into practice: “fall in love with the problem, not the solution”. This is how strong technology companies are born. Participation in a workshop is a unique opportunity to get firsthand insights from a person who stands behind: - Waze - acquired by Google for $1.3 billion - Moovit - acquired by Intel for $1 billion 📍On May 5, an open workshop will be held for early-stage startups. Participants will explore: • The journey from an idea to the first stages of growth: how to turn an idea into a product • Business model and strategy • Common mistakes at the start 📍On May 6, a workshop will be held for startups at the scaling stage (participation is only by invitation). • Growth management • Complex management decisions • In-depth case analysis 📅 May 5 🕖11:00 AM – 5:00 PM 📍Almaty Hub, 24 Zenkov St. Registration link

🚀 Silkway Accelerator with "Google for startups" in Almaty 🇰🇿 Teams from Central Eurasia: Kazakhstan 🇰🇿, Uzbekistan 🇺🇿, Kyrgyzstan 🇰🇬, Tajikistan 🇹🇯, Turkmenistan 🇹🇲, Azerbaijan 🇦🇿, Georgia 🇬🇪, and Mongolia 🇲🇳 are invited to apply. Applications are open until April 30. For the 1st time in the program's history, the accelerator is taking place in Almaty. Over four years, the program has received 1,470 applications — 73 startups made it through selection. Alumni have collectively raised over $48M in investment 💰, with a combined valuation exceeding $500M. Graduates include Zypl ai, CTOgram, Arlan Biotech, EasyTap, NB Fit, UvU, ApartX, Biometric Vision, TrustMe, Mirai Tech, Grand Mobile, Alaqan, and others — startups that entered the UAE 🇦🇪, Turkey 🇹🇷, US 🇺🇸, and beyond after completing the program. If you're building a technology product 🛠️ and ready to go international 🌍 — this is your moment. 🗓️ Application deadline: April 30, 2026 👉 Apply now: astanahub.com/ru/l/silkwayaccelerator2026?&utm_source=startup.vg @StartupVGlobal 🌐 by @startup_course_com https://telegram.me/StartupVGlobal

🇦🇪🇰🇿 GITEX AI Kazakhstan, 4-5 May 🌐 Event unites the World’s Largest Tech and Startup network with one of the region’s fastest-growing digital economies 💼   📊 Why Almaty 🇰🇿 • 22.8% of Kazakhstan’s GDP 💰 • 50%+ of national venture capital flows 📈 • 1,500+ startups 🚀   Hosted by the Ministry of Artificial Intelligence and Digital Development of the Republic of Kazakhstan, with Astana Hub and the Akimat of Almaty, the inaugural edition will unite global enterprises, startups, investors and policymakers shaping an AI-first future across Central Asia & the Caucasus. 🌏 From sovereign cloud and supercomputing to fintech, cybersecurity and venture growth - this is where innovation turns into execution.   📍 Almaty, Kazakhstan | 4–5 May 2026, Atakent IEC ℹ️ Information gitexcac.com/?&utm_source=startup.vg 👉 Get Your Free Visitor badge 🆓 visit.gitexcac.com/?&utm_source=startup.vg 🔝TOP forums like CEVF, Digital Almaty, K-TECH, Digital Bridge and now 40+ year history "Gulf Information Technology Exhibition" GITEX.com about ICT @StartupVGlobal by @startup_course_com https://telegram.me/StartupVGlobal

💹 Want to scale your startup, or launch a pilot with a corporation? You still have time to submit an application to the international accelerator Sber500. This open call is for startups with a ready-made product that aligns with Sber's interests and science-intensive projects, especially in such areas as generative AI, robotics, new materials, and other science-intensive technologies. International teams interested in developing business in Russia are also invited to participate. What you'll get: ● An online program in English spanning up to 12 weeks ● Collaboration with international mentors—serial founders, active VC partners, and senior corporate executives with experience across Europe, the US, Asia, and the Middle East—working with you on validating strong growth hypotheses ● A chance to develop a scaling and collaboration strategy with Sberbank and its partners ● An opportunity to pitch your project to active investors and corporations ● A demo day as part of the Moscow Startup Summit, where the best 25 teams will present their solutions to the wider audience Sber500 provides access to a strong community of tech founders, investors, and corporate customers. The revenue of companies after participating in the program grows fourfold on average, and for some teams—by up to 1,000 times. Do not wait until the last-minute rush, apply right now via the link! @StartupVGlobal by @startup_course_com https://telegram.me/StartupVGlobal

🧑‍🔬 Webinar by CAST. Guest of Honor TechTalk Series with Shamil Ibragimov, Director of Research, MIT Kuo Sharper Center for Prosperity and Entrepreneurship, USA Global Central Asian Science and Technology Association (CAST) invites you to the May edition of the Guest of Honor TechTalk Series featuring 🇺🇸 🇰🇬 Shamil Ibragimov, Director of Research at the MIT Kuo Sharper Center for Prosperity and Entrepreneurship, Massachusetts Institute of Technology, USA. Guest of Honor TechTalk Series is a monthly online event where we host distinguished guest speakers - leaders in science, technology, and policy, who are shaping innovation ecosystems and driving global economic transformation. Speakers share their personal stories, lessons learned, and real-world strategies, along with tailored insights based on your submitted questions. Shamil works at the intersection of science, technology, and global strategy, focusing on how innovation ecosystems are built and how regions like Central Asia can transform into competitive hubs for growth, entrepreneurship, and technological advancement. An alumnus of Harvard University & Yale University, his work emphasizes bridging MIT and Central Asia, advancing social innovation, and promoting responsible investment to support sustainable and inclusive regional development. During the session, Shamil will share insights on technology-driven transformation in Central Asia, the role of science and innovation in shaping regional identity, and how emerging markets can position themselves in the global innovation landscape. He will also discuss practical pathways for SCIENTISTS, entrepreneurs, and policymakers to contribute to building strong, interconnected innovation ecosystems. Join us for this unique opportunity to hear directly from a leading voice in technology, strategy, and regional development. Participants are invited to submit questions in advance to info@qista.org; selected questions will be addressed during the session. May 2, 2026 (SATURDAY) 17:30 (GMT+5) Information: qista.org/ Previous speakers: qista.org/home/techtalk Speaker: linkedin.com/in/shamil-ibragimov/ Registration us06web.zoom.us/meeting/register/88sCSdMnRLewzci0x_LVbg?&utm_source=startup.vg @StartupVGlobal by @startup_course_com https://telegram.me/StartupVGlobal

🍔 IT Business Dinner in Almaty | April 30 at 7:00 PM IT Infrastructure for ML & AI in Fintech Servercore invites developers, IT professionals, and business leaders to an exclusive business dinner. The experts will discuss how to securely build cloud infrastructure and select the most effective solutions for AI platforms. ➡️ Register here: https://srv.cr/4ccdv Participants will discuss: ▪️ Securely building infrastructure for Fintech companies in the Servercore cloud ▪️ Practical experience in selecting IT infrastructure for a B2B AI platform (LexARE case study) ▪️ Opportunities within the Servercore partner program The official program will be followed by networking and dinner. It's a great chance to chat with experts and share experiences in an informal setting. 30.04.2026 (Thursday) at 19:00 ⚠️ Don't forget to register in advance, as seats are limited. Participation is subject to pre-approval (moderation) @StartupVGlobal by @startup_course_com https://telegram.me/StartupVGlobal

💉🦄 TechTalk Science & Startups Series with Doszhan Zhussupov, Founder of CerebraAI | StartX (S23) | Stanford Medicine QIST, part of the global Central Asian C5 Science and Technology Association (CASTA), invites you to the March edition of the Guest of Honor TechTalk Science & Startups Series, a monthly event that brings together guest speakers who have transitioned from academia to industry or launched their own tech startups around the world. Our goal is to bring together two different worlds: Science & Startups, where this connection is still limited in the Central Asian region. Speakers share their personal stories, lessons learned, and real-world strategies for navigating this career shift, along with tailored insights based on your submitted questions. 🇺🇸 Doszhan is a serial entrepreneur who is redefining emergency stroke care with his AI-powered platform, CerebraAI. Startup focused on significantly enhancing stroke detection using non-contrast CT scans, one of the most widely available imaging modalities in hospitals, through advanced AI. Learn more: cerebraai.ai During the session, Doszhan will share insights into his AI lab, the journey behind building CerebraAI, and the path that led him into deep tech entrepreneurship. He will also discuss the future of AI in healthcare and offer practical advice for researchers and aspiring MEDtech founders. Join us for this unique opportunity to hear directly from a professional at the intersection of AI and healthcare. Before the webinar, we recommend watching Doszhans interview: https://youtu.be/RLsYZ9gFHsk?si=t9tp96s9cdd3AeZz The Participants are invited to submit questions in advance to info@qista.org; selected questions will be addressed during the session. APRIL 4, 2026 (SATURDAY) 20:00 (GMT+5) Register us06web.zoom.us/meeting/register/QFxYx7kBTiCNK6PH0Q973Q?&utm_source=startup.vg @StartupVGlobal by @startup_course_com https://telegram.me/StartupVGlobal

🚀 Sber500 Batch 7 — International Accelerator for DeepTech Startups. Apply by April 10th Sber500 is launching its seventh batch — an international accelerator program for startups ready to scale their technology and access corporate partnerships. Who should apply: ▪️ Startups with MVP and early traction whose solutions align with Sber's strategic priorities ▪️ DeepTech teams working in GenAI, robotics, advanced materials, photonics, quantum computing ▪️ Applied AI for scientific research, Earth remote sensing (space- and ground-based), autonomous transport systems ▪️ International founders exploring entry into the Russian market What you'll get: ▪️ 12-week online program in English ▪️ Collaboration with international mentors — serial founders, VC partners, senior corporate executives from Europe, US, Asia, Middle East ▪️ Access to actively investing funds and potential corporate customers ▪️ Demo Day at Moscow Startup Summit (Fall 2026) — top 25 teams present to wider audience ▪️ Long-term community where work on growth and deals continues after program ends Track record: ▪️ Revenue grows 4x on average after program, up to 1,000x for some teams ▪️ Over 6 seasons, alumni concluded 10,900+ contracts and pilots with corporations ✔️ Deadline: 10.04.2026 ✔️ Duration: Up to 12 weeks ✔️ Format: Online ✔️ Language: English ✔️ Participation: Free of charge 🔗 APPLY via the link @startupVGlobal via @startupVGrussia by @startup_course_com https://telegram.me/startupVGlobal

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💃🏼 Ladies, Pitch Perfect Series The 1st round of Pitch Perfect Series is dedicated to FemTech founders across Central Asia, connecting the region with the heart of Silicon Valley innovation through direct access to C-level mentors with outstanding global experience. Are you building in FemTech? This is your moment to step into the room where real feedback, real connections, and real opportunities happen. 💡 We’re looking for dedicated to bold, high-potential female founders. A curated pitch session for ambitious FemTech entrepreneurs ready to refine their story, challenge their strategy, and scale globally. Event Details 📅 27th of March 2026 🕚 Time: 11:00 AM 📍 Location: MOST Hub, Almaty, 8th floor 🇬🇧 Language: English 🔥 Who should apply • FemTech founders or/and startups with more than 50% women in the team • MVP+ stage to scaling founders ready for global markets • Builders who want real feedback — not just applause ⚡️ Why join ✔ Get direct, no-fluff feedback from experienced mentors ✔ Strengthen your pitch and positioning ✔ Identify key gaps before fundraising ✔ Connect with a high-value network 👉 Apply now to pitch (limited slots) https://forms.gle/aQa2J7Gh8b9sPsgV7?&utm_source=startup.vg @StartupVGlobal by @startup_course_com https://telegram.me/StartupVGlobal

50% Off Dedicated Servers in Kazakhstan Get a 50% lifetime discount on dedicated server rentals from Servercore — valid for as long as you rent the server! The offer applies to all ready-to-go configurations, but availability is limited. What you get: ▪️ Total control over your resources (deployment under 60 minutes) hosted in our Almaty data center, ensuring ultra-low latency across Kazakhstan and Central Asia. ▪️ Top-tier performance: powerful Intel Xeon (E, W, and Silver series) and AMD EPYC processors, various RAM options (DDR4 ECC and DDR4 ECC Reg), plus any storage combination you need—blazing-fast NVMe SSDs, standard SATA SSDs, and high-capacity SATA HDDs. ▪️ Security and reliability: physical isolation, private networking, remote management via KVM console, and free 24/7 tech support. ▪️ Budget optimization: rent a server starting from just 35,000 KZT/month (discount applied) and eliminate the upfront costs of buying your own hardware. How to get the discount? Leave a request on the promo page: https://srv.cr/wmqa8 Servercore’s technical experts will contact you within 3 business days to help choose the optimal configuration for your workloads and activate the discount. @StartupVGlobal by @startup_course_com https://telegram.me/StartupVGlobal

💪🏼 EmpowerMe Hackathon Kazakhstan: Launch of the Young Entrepreneurs Support Program On April 14-16, the Youth Entrepreneurship Hackathon EmpowerMe Kazakhstan will take place — an intensive hackathon bringing together young entrepreneurs from across the country to develop their business ideas, receive expert support, and scale to the international level. Participants will have the opportunity to: - Pitch their projects to an expert jury and mentors, - Develop entrepreneurial and presentation skills, - Become part of an international entrepreneurial community. Following the hackathon, 4 teams from Kazakhstan will be selected to join the international EmpowerMe acceleration program alongside teams from Turkey, Azerbaijan, and Jordan. The program will conclude with an in-person Demo Day in Istanbul, where the best teams will receive business development vouchers totaling $17,500. Supported by: Alshaya Group, Starbucks Foundation, Habitat (Türkiye), MOST Holding (Kazakhstan). ✔️ 14-15-16.04.2026 🔗 Registration forms.gle/ENNQ5WcUu1AiurdL7?&utm_source=startup.vg @StartupVGlobal by @startup_course_com https://telegram.me/StartupVGlobal

🌩 50% Off Cloud Services for Fintech Companies in Kazakhstan Until June 1, 2026, finance and insurance projects can get a 50% discount on all Servercore services for the first 3 months. What you get: ▪️ A full range of cloud services powered by Almaty data center: Dedicated Servers, Cloud Servers, Managed Kubernetes, Cloud Databases, Object Storage, and more. ▪️ Infrastructure fully compliant with PCI DSS and Kazakhstan’s Personal Data Protection Law No. 94-V. ▪️ Billing in KZT, an SLA of 99.98%+, and free 24/7 technical support. ▪️ Personalized consultation and free, seamless migration. How to claim your discount Submit your request ASAP https://srv.cr/yz1n7 Servercore engineers will contact you within 3 business days to help you choose the optimal configuration and activate your discount. Servercore is already helping Fintech companies scale faster: — PayLink: 3x faster delivery pipelines — Alif Tech: 80% reduction in service downtime — Provizor: Infrastructure localized in just 7 days Activate your chance https://srv.cr/yz1n7 @StartupVGlobal by @startup_course_com https://telegram.me/StartupVGlobal

🇨🇳 Go-to-Market Series: Unlocking China IT Park Uzbekistan is launching a series of online sessions for startups and member companies about expansion opportunities abroad. The first session, taking place on February 27, will be a special market overview program dedicated to China and market entry opportunities there. The “Go-To-Market Session” series is designed for startups and tech companies planning to enter the international markets. The session will consist of 4 parts: • Overview of the ecosystem and local partnerships; • Market entry and soft-landing pathways; • Investment and venture capital environment; • Siming Future Science & Technology Park incentives. 📆 27.02.2026 ⏰ 14:00 (Tashkent time) 🔗 Registration us06web.zoom.us/meeting/register/RFAERdWkStW9gZCT6N5w_g?&utm_source=startup.vg @StartupVGlobal by @startup_course_com https://telegram.me/StartupVGlobal

🖐 500 Eurasia Accelerator Program. Apply by February 18th to be considered for Batch 10 Batch 10 kicks off on April 6th, in Tbilisi, Georgia. This is your opportunity to take your startup to the next level with a 12-week intensive program that provides funding, mentorship, and access to a global network of investors, mentors, and partners. What You’ll Gain: ✅ A chance to receive an offer of $100,000 investment to fuel your growth. ✅ Hands-on mentorship from global experts across product, growth, and fundraising. ✅ A spot at Demo Day, where you’ll showcase your startup to venture capitalists and ecosystem leaders. ✅ Lifetime access to the #500Strong global network of founders, investors, and mentors. This is your final opportunity to be considered for the upcoming batch. Apply before 18.02.2026 500.co/founders/eurasia/accelerator?&utm_source=startup.vg @StartupVGlobal by @startup_course_com https://telegram.me/StartupVGlobal

Business Dinner in Astana | February 12 at 19:00 Optimizing IT Infrastructure for AI/ML Workloads Servercore invites developers, IT specialists, and business leaders to an exclusive "IT-besh" business dinner. Our experts will share insights on building high-performance infrastructure for Artificial Intelligence. ➡️ Register via the link. Key discussion topics: ▪️ Real-world experience of local companies in Kazakhstan ▪️The nuances of building ML/AI infrastructure ▪️Information security challenges ▪️The capabilities and benefits of Cloud GPU servers After the talks — IT-besh Networking. Informal conversation with experts, knowledge sharing, and a delicious dinner. ✔️12.02.2026 at 7pm ⚠️ Space is limited. Please register in advance to secure your spot.