Accelerator from "Terricov Valley" and residency in NURIS: competitions and programs for IT specialists from Central Asia

Investments from Global Innovation Fund

The Global Innovation Fund provides investments for projects aimed at improving the quality of life in developing countries.

Participants can include independent companies, startups, commercial and non-profit organizations.

Global Innovation Fund grants range from $50,000 to $150,000.

Applications are accepted on a continuous basis.

More information is available at this link.

Call for Applications for Residency at NURIS Technopark

NURIS Technopark creates favorable conditions for the development of startups, businesses, and high-tech companies.

Benefits of residency at NURIS Technopark:

— opportunity to participate in business incubator, business accelerator, and corporate accelerator programs

— eligibility for tax and customs benefits

— implementation of innovative developments

— attracting investments/financing for projects

— graphic design services, photo/video shooting, and podcast studio at the DC Lab creative laboratory, and much more.

Details are available at this link.

Incubation Program for Startup Projects

What awaits you in the program:

— lectures by invited experts

— workshops for teams: from idea selection to fundraising

— sessions with a tracker at all stages of product development

— support and consultations on entrepreneurial activities

— project presentations to investors.

At the end of the Incubator, teams will be able to present their startups to investors and win a cash prize for further project development.

When: July 14 – September 22

Where: Karaganda, Alalykina 12, IT-hub "Terricon Valley"

Registration via this link.

Accelerator for Entrepreneurs

The Accelerator is a free educational program that will help identify growth opportunities and scale your company.

Why participate:

— you will gain access to experienced trackers, investors, and industry professionals

— you will attend trainings, masterclasses, and seminars to develop key business skills

— you will be assigned an experienced tracker to work with you on business development

— networking.

Teams that achieve the best results will present their projects to investors and have the opportunity to win a grant.

When: July 14 – September 22

Where: Karaganda, Alalykina 12, IT-hub "Terricon Valley"

Registration via this link.

UNICEF Startup Competition

What ideas will the Innovation Fund support?

— the project develops a new technology

— the project expands/improves an existing technology/platform.

Selection criteria:

— relevance of the solution for children and youth

— novelty of the project and alignment with innovation principles.

Investment amount: $100,000.

Deadline: July 28

Registration is available at this link.