Balaji Srinivasan launched Network School in Kazakhstan — what is known about the project

What is Network School

Network School is a private technology community that combines educational programs, coworking, and co-living. The project was founded by Balaji Srinivasan — former CTO of Coinbase and investor in technology companies, who is also the author of the Network State concept. Network School has been operating since 2024.

The community is focused on technology entrepreneurs, engineers, developers, remote workers, content creators, and digital nomads. Members can live and work together, attend lectures and workshops, engage in sports, and participate in community projects.

The project itself calls itself a startup society — a community built around technology entrepreneurship. The idea is not only about education but also about creating an environment where people can simultaneously live, work, develop projects, and find partners.

On Monday, Srinivasan wrote on X: “Network School is back.” According to him, the project now operates in Kazakhstan, which combines high technology, low cost of living, talented people, a competent government, and space for development.

He also called on those who want to help create a “techno-optimistic society” to apply to Network School.

Srinivasan describes such a society as a place with a low cost of living, open to talented people from around the world, and focused on achievement. At the same time, it should independently train citizens capable of winning in international STEM competitions.

Silicon Valley beyond Silicon Valley

Balaji Srinivasan described the idea of Network School as: “We are building Silicon Valley outside of Silicon Valley.”

Network School is part of a broader interest among Silicon Valley representatives in creating technology communities. For example, Peter Thiel provided the first $500,000 to launch the Seasteading Institute, which worked on creating autonomous floating communities. Ethereum co-founder Vitalik Buterin participated in the creation of Zuzalu — a temporary city that appeared in Montenegro for two months.

News about the launch of Network School in Kazakhstan came less than a month after Srinivasan and the government of Kazakhstan announced the signing of a memorandum of understanding.

The agreement outlined several areas of cooperation: development of educational programs in artificial intelligence, support for startups, joint research, international technology cooperation, and attracting entrepreneurs, researchers, and investors to Kazakhstan. It is also planned to hold hackathons, conferences, and other international events.

Network School in Kazakhstan

The updated website of Network School indicates that the new campus is located in Astana and operates in partnership with the government of Kazakhstan. The facility provides accommodation, meals, a gym, coworking, and technology training. The campus is located in Astana Hub.

Members are offered coworking, Wi-Fi, accommodation, meals, a 24/7 gym, lectures, workshops, a content studio, and other opportunities. Currently, the official Network School website lists membership costs starting at $1500 per month.

Potential participants can arrive independently, with a partner or family, or as an entire team. For long-term participants, Network School also offers support with visa issues and separate programs.

What Network School plans to do in Kazakhstan

The Kazakhstan campus is intended to be not only a place for members to live and work. According to agreements with the government, it is planned to develop AI education, startup programs, research, and international technology projects.

The parties are also discussing the creation of Network City in Burabay — a technology city that could become a continuation of the Network School concept.

For Kazakhstan, the project is part of a broader strategy to attract international technology companies, investors, entrepreneurs, and specialists.