Astana Hub and TON Foundation are joining forces to develop AI startups

TON CIS Hub announced the start of its collaboration with Astana Hub and its AI’preneurs acceleration program, which has become a key platform for developing artificial intelligence projects in Kazakhstan. The partnership aims to support regional startups and integrate solutions at the intersection of AI and Web3.

AI’preneurs has already established itself as a leading program for AI teams in Central Asia. Since its launch in 2024, it has received over 950 applications from projects in Kazakhstan and neighboring countries. Participants in the first cohort managed to attract over $350,000 in investments, while the current third cohort includes 70 participants selected from 350 applications.

According to Yerbol Akhmetov, Director of Business Programs at Astana Hub, the collaboration with the TON Foundation will significantly expand opportunities for participants.

As part of the partnership, teams will have access to:
— masterclasses on Telegram Mini Apps: developers will learn how to create and scale applications within Telegram, gaining access to the messenger's multi-million user base
— hands-on work with TON tools: teams will be able to test products in real market conditions and utilize crypto-friendly monetization models.

Over the next three months, participants will undergo an intensive program, transforming cutting-edge ideas into fully-fledged products.