Google and Hackvolution Accelerator: Competitions and Programs for Startups from Central Asia
Author - Mansur Ismagulov
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Presented are curated project collections for obtaining feedback and startup support. Hackvolution offers prizes up to $10,000 and incubation by Binance Labs (deadline — September 1). Middle East Climate Change Accelerator is a 10-week program focused on climate technologies (deadline — July 24). The 12.0 Tech Marathon in Almaty aims at winning contracts (deadline — July 24). Hero Training includes pre-acceleration and training in Silicon Valley (deadline — August 6). 500 Global Investment Accelerator provides funding and mentorship for startups in Eastern Europe, the Caucasus, and Central Asia (deadline — August 11).
We have compiled a selection of programs where you can receive feedback on your startup and get support for its development.
Hackvolution
The main prize is $10,000 for the winner in each of the four categories, as well as other bonuses in the form of funding and marketing support.
Entries will be evaluated by Web3 experts based on technical innovations, business models, and many other criteria.
The best participants will have the opportunity to receive funding and a path to MVB within the Binance Labs incubation program.
When: July 13 – September 1
Where: online
Registration is available via this link.
Read more on the website.
Middle East Climate Change Accelerator
Startups from Central Asia are invited to participate.
The Middle East Climate Change Accelerator is a 10-week acceleration program for Seed to Series A startups based in the Middle East and Africa. The accelerator aims to bring together the best Google technologies and people with innovative ideas in climate change and clean technology across the region, building with Cloud Services.
All participants will receive mentorship support, online sessions, and networking opportunities with like-minded individuals.
Deadline: July 24
Read more on the website.
Technological Marathon 12.0
Participants will need to solve one of the tasks in the fields of extraction and processing of hydrocarbon raw materials and/or extraction and processing of solid minerals to have the chance to win a contract.
When: July 28
Where: Almaty
Deadline: July 24
Registration is available via this link.
Hero Training
Startups from Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Uzbekistan, Tajikistan, Turkmenistan, Mongolia, Azerbaijan, Turkey, and Georgia are invited to participate.
The program consists of two blocks. In the first stage, 80 projects will be selected for a two-week online pre-acceleration. Then, the 15 most promising companies will go to offline training in Silicon Valley, California.
Deadline: August 6
Registration is available via this link.
500 Global Investment Accelerator
The 500 Global Investment Accelerator is a 12-week hybrid program organized by the leading company 500 Global Investment Accelerator. It is designed to accelerate the development of early-stage tech startups operating in the Eastern Europe, Caucasus, and Central Asia region.
Benefits of participating in the program:
— funding for the startup
— mentoring sessions from experienced experts
— the opportunity to join a global network of founders, partners, and mentors.
Application deadline: August 11. You can apply via this link.
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