100 Startup Stories of Central Eurasia
Digital Business and the international innovation cluster Astana Hub present “100 Startup Stories of Central Eurasia”.
These are stories of people changing the rules of the game: startup founders from Kazakhstan and Central Eurasia, participants of Astana Hub programs, and creators of services and technologies with the potential to grow far beyond the region.
We believe that among them are the future unicorns that will put Central Eurasia on the global IT map. Their journeys, experiences, and lessons will inspire a new generation of entrepreneurs to pursue bold ideas and build ambitious startups.
100 Startup Stories of Central Eurasia
Digital Business and the international innovation cluster Astana Hub present “100 Startup Stories of Central Eurasia”.
These are stories of people changing the rules of the game: startup founders from Kazakhstan and Central Eurasia, participants of Astana Hub programs, and creators of services and technologies with the potential to grow far beyond the region.
We believe that among them are the future unicorns that will put Central Eurasia on the global IT map. Their journeys, experiences, and lessons will inspire a new generation of entrepreneurs to pursue bold ideas and build ambitious startups.
International Innovation Cluster Astana Hub
$4.9B*
total revenue of participants
$1.8B*
export revenue of participants
2 200+*
ecosystem participants
*since 2018
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