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How an AI startup from Central Asia can land a major client in the US: demand, figures, and trust

A strong product is no longer enough to secure a major corporate client in the United States. A startup must demonstrate demand, deliver measurable results, reach decision-makers, and earn trust in a new market. This was discussed by the participants of the session "How can AI startups from Central Eurasia move from local validation to global enterprise growth?" at AI & Digital Bridge 2026.

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What agreements and memorandums were signed at AI & Digital Bridge 2026

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At AI & Digital Bridge 2026, the winners of the Astana Hub Battle were announced.

Magzhan Madiev, CEO of Astana Hub, Astana Hub Battle is one of the most anticipated events of the forum, which annually attracts technology entrepreneurs from various countries. In 2026, 292 applications were received for participation in the competition from the USA, UAE, Turkey, Switzerland, Malaysia, and other countries. We see that today startups are creating competitive solutions in the fields of artificial intelligence, medicine, education, FinTech, and other areas. Such projects form the knowledge economy, create jobs, and help turn innovative ideas into in-demand products.

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The winners of the AI & Digital Bridge Awards 2026 have been announced.

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Cybersecurity for Business: When You Need a Dedicated Specialist and What to Do in Case of a Data Breach

As part of the Cybersecurity and Cyber Culture Month, initiated by the Ministry of Artificial Intelligence and Digital Development of the Republic of Kazakhstan, we spoke with Asylbek Adilsary, an expert from the Freedom Cloud Holding Cyber Monitoring Center, about when businesses need a cybersecurity specialist, what tasks to assign to them, and what to do if a data breach has already occurred.

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The President of Kazakhstan has outlined new tasks for the development of AI in the country

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Freedom X completed 1,000 drone deliveries and introduced the first drone delivery

Erlan Esimseitov, Executive Director of Freedom Lifestyle Group: We completed our first thousand deliveries in eight months, and in September, we reached over 100 deliveries per day. This means we have built up our capabilities, and now the volume that the team used to accomplish in eight months can be completed in just 8-10 days. And 100 deliveries per day is not the limit. We are expanding our drone fleet, deploying drone-mats in the city, and scaling our own UTM system. Our next goal is 200 orders per day, and beyond that, we aim for 500 and even 1,000.

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Astana Hub, IT Park Uzbekistan, and Eurasia Growth Hub have agreed to support startups in expanding abroad.

Magzhan Madiev, CEO of Astana Hub

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A $50 million fund will be created in Kazakhstan to invest in AI and creative industries.

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Women from Baku shared insights on their careers in IT, stereotypes, and professional development.

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Kyrgyzstan's first national satellite was launched into orbit on a SpaceX rocket

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Now ChatGPT allows you to virtually try on clothes

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The international forum on artificial intelligence, AI & Digital Bridge 2026, has kicked off in Astana.

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A Uzbek man created an app for mothers, which is already being used by 200,000 women

A third of pregnant women in Uzbekistan do not know which warning signs during pregnancy to pay attention to, wrote Ashina Khalakdina, head of the WHO Representative Office in Uzbekistan. The sources that local mothers rely on are mainly informal groups on social media and "word of mouth" advice instead of verified medical information.

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Who is building Armenia's IT community: 14 founders of local communities

IT communities help develop Armenia's technological ecosystem by bringing together developers, researchers, entrepreneurs, and those just starting their journey in the industry. The Tech gathered founders and leaders of local communities who organize conferences and meetups, advance data science and game development, support women in IT, and help startups grow.

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