GIST and AI Hackathon 2024: Hackathons and Acceleration Programs to Take Place Soon in the World and Central Asia

We are sharing with you an up-to-date selection of competitions and programs for IT specialists. Read more in our review.

Bootcamp on Fundamentals of Data Analytics from High Technology Park of Kyrgyzstan

A free course for beginner analysts in Bishkek.

Participating in the bootcamp will help you unlock new opportunities in working with data.
After completing the course, you will:

— have a basic understanding of various data analysis processes

— know how data analytics can be used in different organizations

— have experience using Excel, PowerBI, Orange, Jupyter, Notebook to solve analytical tasks.

When: February 5-16, 09:30-12:30
Where: Bishkek

Google AI Studio & Solution Challenge PREP 2024

This is a great opportunity for students from Central Asia who are preparing a project for the Google Solution Challenge and want to receive feedback and small prizes.

When: February 8 at 10:00
Where: Almaty, 137 Valikhanov Street, KazNARU
Registration is available via this link.

Corporate Accelerator 7.0

The NURIS Innovation Cluster of Nazarbayev University announces the launch of the seventh corporate acceleration program in collaboration with "Phoenix Mining".

Task: creation of a system for processing satellite imagery data for the study and exploration of rare earth elements.

The winner of the competition will become a partner of "Phoenix Mining" and will have the opportunity to realize their potential and ideas in a real project.

The program is open to all applicants over 18 years old and will be held online.

Registration deadline: February 15
Registration is available via this link.

AI Hackathon 2024 at New Uzbekistan University

The AI Hackathon will give your team the opportunity to generate ideas, create MVPs to solve real problems faced by companies.

The goal of the hackathon is to develop innovative solutions and strengthen ties between business and technology startups.

When: February 16-18
Where: Tashkent, New Uzbekistan University
Registration is available via this link.

Google Solution Challenge Hackathon

A global hackathon for students from Google. The mission is to solve one or more of the 17 UN Sustainable Development Goals using Google technologies.

The Solution Challenge is open to GDSC members from universities around the world.

Registration deadline: February 22
Registration is available via this link.

Educational Project "ProKG Leadership Program 2024"

This is an opportunity to undergo a series of trainings from professionals with international experience and high-quality education, try your hand at implementing a project, and become part of the progressive youth community of Kyrgyzstan.⁣⁣

In the Adaptive Leadership course, you will work in a team with other participants. Upon completing the program, you will change your perspective on leadership. The main educational materials are in English.

Registration deadline: February 25

Hackathon "Startup Nation"

The most anticipated technological event in Kyrgyzstan.

Participants will receive mentorship from international mentors who have already founded successful startups, support, and the opportunity to implement their ideas, as well as networking and community engagement.

The hackathon accepts the following directions:

— fintech solutions, projects with cryptocurrency, data, and mobile applications

— innovative solutions in various industries such as: AI, machine learning,

Blockchain, SaaS, mobile applications, web applications, and others.

Prize fund: $3000 and valuable prizes from partners.

When: March 1-3
Where: Bishkek
Registration deadline: February 27

GIST Business Incubator 2024

The program is suitable for scientific or technological startups that want to take their innovations to a new level by receiving mentorship, US market experience, and valuable training in business models.

Only one participant from your team can participate in this program.

Registration deadline: February 28, 2024

Smart City Acceleration. Spring Cohort

Smart City Accelerator Almaty is an acceleration program from MOST Business Incubator aimed at packaging and implementing products in the smart city industry.

Startup requirements:

— founder's age

— MVP stage projects

— existing IT/traditional business

— team presence: from 2 people.

When: March 1 - April 30