The Main IT Hubs of Central Asia and the Caucasus: Where Startups Are Born

In this selection, we will introduce you to the best hubs that help projects grow and reach a global level.

Astana Hub
Astana Hub is the largest international IT startup technopark in Kazakhstan. It hosts international forums, acceleration programs, and educational initiatives for specialists. The technopark operates on the principle of extraterritoriality, allowing companies to receive benefits regardless of their physical location.

In 2025, the export of IT services by Astana Hub residents amounted to approximately $630 million, and total revenue exceeded $1.7 billion. Hub companies export services to more than 100 countries, and the total number of ecosystem participants reached about 2,000 companies.

The hub collaborates with international technology and educational partners and is one of the largest technology communities in Central Asia. Artificial intelligence and digital technologies are actively developing here, and a simplified visa regime is in place for foreign specialists.

Head: Magzhan Madiev
Location: Astana, Kazakhstan

Almaty Hub
Almaty Hub is an innovative platform in Almaty, operating under the brand Almaty Hub by Astana Hub, formed as a result of the rebranding and transformation of the Tech Garden fund. The hub helps develop technologies for smart cities, the financial sector, and industry.

The venue continues to support technology companies, develop the innovative environment, and create conditions for growth and investment in high-tech projects in the region. 

The platform continues to focus on developing innovative projects, attracting investment, and creating favorable conditions for the growth of high-tech companies in the region.

Head: Erzhan Tasmukhan
Location: Almaty, Kazakhstan

IT Park Uzbekistan
IT Park Uzbekistan is a large-scale state project that has turned Uzbekistan into a key IT outsourcing center in the region. The hub actively attracts international corporations to open offices through the Zero Risk program, which offers free premises and assistance with paying specialists' salaries.

In March 2026, the export of digital services by residents showed record growth, and the number of foreign companies in the hub exceeded several hundred. IT Park residents export IT services to more than 90 countries worldwide, including North America, Europe, CIS, and Asia.

For foreign employees, a simplified procedure for obtaining an IT visa is provided, which grants the right to a simplified process for obtaining a residence permit.

Head: Azamat Karamatov
Location: Tashkent, Uzbekistan

High Technology Park
High Technology Park is a state technopark and platform in Kyrgyzstan that promotes the development of IT companies and the export of digital services. The park operates under a preferential legal regime, allowing residents to use special tax and legal conditions, including for remote work throughout the country.

In 2025, resident revenue reached a record $195 million, increasing by more than 50% over the year. Almost all of this volume comes from the export of IT services by companies to markets in more than 70 countries worldwide. The total number of residents exceeded 460 companies, and approximately 3,000 jobs were created thanks to them.

Head: Azis Abakirov
Location: Bishkek, Kyrgyzstan

IT Park Dushanbe
IT Park Dushanbe is a modern innovative platform and technology hub in the capital of Tajikistan, created to support startups and technology projects.

It offers companies growth opportunities within a free economic zone, access to infrastructure and resources, and comprehensive support, including accounting, legal, marketing, and educational services. 

Residents gain access to acceleration programs, international markets, and opportunities for integration into the country's technology ecosystem. 

IT Park and its ecosystem are actively developing. Tajikistan has joined the Central Asian Innovation Hubs, a regional alliance that helps startups enter international markets and participate in global technologies. 

Head: Temur Hisamutdinov.
Location: Dushanbe, Tajikistan. 

SABAH.HUB
SABAH.HUB is an innovative hub in Azerbaijan focused on the growth of startups and young entrepreneurs. It is created as a platform for training, acceleration, and support of technology projects.

The hub includes three main directions:
— SABAH.academy — an educational platform with programs on entrepreneurship and skills for startups
— SABAH.lab — acceleration programs and mentoring for startups at the pre-investment stage
— SABAH.incubation — support for early-stage projects and preparation of teams for acceleration.

Additionally, a venture fund SABAH.fund with a capital of $25 million has been created at SABAH.HUB, focused on investing in promising technology startups at the Pre-Seed and Seed stages in the South Caucasus, Central Asia, and the MENA region.

Head: Ragim Bayramli
Location: Baku, Azerbaijan 

GITA 
The Georgian Innovation and Technology Agency is a state agency that performs the functions of the central technology and startup hub in Georgia.

The agency supports innovation, develops startups, and creates infrastructure for technology companies, including acceleration programs, incubators, and educational initiatives. GITA also develops international partnerships with global accelerators and investors, allowing residents to enter global markets.

The agency is actively working to create a favorable environment for startups, support technology implementation, and integrate Georgian projects into international technology ecosystems.

Head: Avtandil Kazradze
Location: Tbilisi, Georgia

Silkroad Innovation Hub
Silkroad Innovation Hub is a private innovation platform that helps startups from Central Asia enter the US market and attract investment. The Hub provides participants with access to a network of contacts, mentoring, and legal support when launching a business in the US.

By the beginning of 2026, the hub's community had united more than 350 startups from Kazakhstan, Uzbekistan, Kyrgyzstan, and other countries in the region. The total valuation of advanced projects exceeded $3 billion, including investment attraction from US funds. The hub also helps participants with housing and jobs in Silicon Valley.

Head: Asat Abdualiev
Location: Palo Alto, USA

Tumar Innovation Hub
Tumar Innovation Hub is a strategic platform in Dubai focused on supporting startups from Central Asia and their entry into the Middle East and Gulf countries markets. The hub opened in 2025 with the participation of regional technoparks and the Dubai International Financial Centre. It helps companies adapt their products to the requirements of the Arab market, develop their business, and establish contacts with potential investors.

In late 2025, the hub successfully completed its second acceleration program, the Digital Startups Scale Up Program, during which teams from Central Asia presented their solutions at a Demo Day in Dubai. Participants received mentoring and post-acceleration support, as well as the opportunity to present their projects to investors and partners.

Head: Rinata Ilyubaeva
Location: Dubai, UAE

Khan Tengri Innovation Hub
The Khan Tengri Innovation Hub in Shanghai is an international platform based in Shanghai that connects startups, investors, and institutions from Central Eurasia with the Chinese technology ecosystem. The hub opened in July 2025 in one of Shanghai's largest high-tech parks. It offers companies assistance in finding manufacturing partners, adapting software, and finding Chinese investors.

The hub offers infrastructure for work and stay: modern offices, co-working spaces, serviced apartments, and comprehensive support—from legal and tax consultations to assistance in entering the local market.

Head: Lyazzat Borankulova
Location: Shanghai, China

Nomadiq Innovation Hub
Nomadiq Innovation Hub is a private initiative to promote the Central Asian startup ecosystem in Singapore and the Southeast Asian region. The hub was opened in Singapore to create a strong community. Its mission is to promote cooperation in IT entrepreneurship, support startups, and strengthen the community of founders.

By 2026, the hub had become an important platform for the export of digital solutions, especially in the field of financial technologies—FinTech. 

The initiative unites experienced experts and international consultants and works to help startups develop sustainable and innovative business models capable of competing at a global level.

Heads: Olzhas Zhiyenkulov and Talgat Kantayev 
Location: Singapore

Eurasian Startup Hub
Eurasian Startup Hub is an international startup hub based in London, focused on supporting startups from Eurasia and the CIS. It helps teams gain access to capital, build strategic partnerships, and enter global markets.

The hub conducts incubation programs, workshops, international market entry events, and hackathons, and actively develops communities of founders and entrepreneurs. 

Head: Nurdaulet Bazylybekov
Location: London, UK