$150,000 and a two-week trip to the US: current opportunities for startups
Six current opportunities for startups from Central Asia, with the chance to win a cash prize and great networking.
Author - Mansur Ismagulov
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Opportunities for startups are listed: She Loves Tech 2024 (prizes up to $150,000, applications until May 15), Youth Cup (7 weeks, until May 15), Hacknovation 2024 in Tashkent (May 18–19), Silkway Accelerator from Astana Hub (until May 24), and AI’preneurs from Astana Hub (until May 26). Additionally, the "Startup-Nation" battle will take place in Bishkek on June 8 with prizes and grants.
She Loves Tech Global Competition
The She Loves Tech Global Startup Competition 2024 aims to support technology initiatives led by women or focused on solving problems.
Present your idea on a global platform and get a chance to win:
— cash prizes: $20,000 and a trip to Singapore
— investments of $150,000
— access to investors and corporate partners.
Youth Cup Incubation Program
This is a free seven-week program featuring intensive training with top experts. You will learn all the secrets of successful business with a focus on green solutions. The program includes practical assignments, training sessions with the best mentors, and mentoring support to help you realize your project.
Applications are accepted until May 15.
Hacknovation 2024
The hackathon aims to stimulate innovation across 10 cutting-edge topics, addressing critical issues in the modern technological landscape. Each team must consist of up to five participants, including at least one female participant as a mandatory requirement. Each team may be accompanied by one faculty mentor from the main institute as a team mentor.
When: May 18-19
Where: Tashkent, Amity University Tashkent
Registration is available via this link.
Silkway Accelerator by Astana Hub
Silkway Accelerator is an intensive three-month offline course that provides participants with a unique opportunity to transform their business, develop strategies to achieve goals, scale, and increase profits at an accelerated pace.
IT projects at the PMF and Scale stages from Central Asia: Kazakhstan, Tajikistan, Turkmenistan, Uzbekistan, Kyrgyzstan, as well as Azerbaijan, Georgia, and Mongolia can participate in the program.
For more information about the Silkway Accelerator program and to apply, please follow this link.
Applications are accepted until May 24.
AI’preneurs Acceleration Program by Astana Hub
AI'preneurs is an acceleration program of a new format that brings together talents to develop AI startups.
The program consists of three stages:
— team formation: participants get to know each other and form teams
— investment fund: teams validate their ideas up to the MVP stage and receive seed investments
— product development: active work on product development begins.
Applications are accepted until May 26.
Startup-Nation Battle
At the battle, you will find:
— a prize fund including visa support and a two-week trip to America
— the opportunity to participate in the Star Venture program and receive a grant for startup development
— masterclasses from startup founders who have successfully launched their startups
— support in implementing your project and media coverage
— the opportunity to expand your professional network.
Preferred directions:
— startups from all fields of activity
— innovative solutions in various fields, including AI, machine learning, blockchain, SaaS, mobile and web applications, and more
— small and medium business entrepreneurs interested in using IT solutions.
When: June 8 at 10:00
Where: Bishkek, Ankara St., 2, Dasmia, auditorium hall
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