$10,000 and mentorship: unique opportunities for startups and beyond
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At the Almaty Innovation Summit 2024, the Startup Battle will take place with a prize of 1 million tenge (applications until October 7). The NURIS Hardware Challenge 4.0 offers a program for participants over 16 years old with a prize fund of 2.5 million tenge (applications until October 11). Additionally, the Startupstan Summit 2024 will be held in Dushanbe (October 12-13), ONAY Startup Weekend with a prize of $10,000 (applications until October 13), BetterFuture AI acceleration by DOMiNO Ventures (starting October 17), and the Startup Underground Party in Almaty (November 1).
Almaty Innovation Summit 2024: Startup Battle
The Startup Battle will take place at the Almaty Innovation Summit 2024 for startups in the fields of Blockchain, FinTech, and Smart City, with a prize pool of one million tenge. Participants will have the opportunity to present their developments to leading investors and attract the attention of potential partners. Up to 10 of the best startups will be selected.
Application deadline: until October 7
NURIS Hardware Challenge 4.0 — AeroSpace Tech
This is a two-month program based on the synergy of innovative and entrepreneurial culture, with the opportunity to develop products to solve company problems. Participants will receive an internship or contract with a partner company, consultations with leading mentors, and skill development in software and hardware. The prize pool is 2,500,000 tenge. The program is intended for participants over 16 years old.
Application deadline: until October 11
Startupstan Summit 2024 is an opportunity for startuppers and investors to expand their horizons and accelerate business development. Participants will enjoy networking with industry leaders, exclusive insights, and startup support.
When: October 12-13
Where: Dushanbe
ONAY! is launching ONAY Startup Weekend together with the business incubator MOST BI to find and develop startups for its ecosystem. Participants will be able to work on their projects for three days, participate in masterclasses and strategic sessions, and compete for a prize pool of $10,000 and the opportunity to collaborate with ONAY.
Application deadline: until October 13
DOMiNO Ventures: second cohort of the BetterFuture AI acceleration program
The program is an eight-week online course for AI startups from Central Asia and the Caucasus, offering personalized mentoring, investment opportunities, and access to global markets. Participants will receive additional resources from new partners such as Microsoft, AWS, and GitHub, allowing them to use high-quality services at reduced prices.
When: October 17
This is an informal event for startuppers, investors, and experts, offering more opportunities. Participants will have a unique chance to meet leading investors and communicate directly. The program includes a rock-star community, a startup demo day, live music, a DJ set, welcome drinks, and prize giveaways.
When: November 1
Where: Almaty, Seifullin Ave., 574/1, bldg 1
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