GrowthHack Accelerator and PLUS Award: Competitions and Programs for IT Specialists

We have compiled a selection of various programs and events for specialists from Central Asia.

Prosperity Cup Kyrgyzstan

Participants can expect the following during the event:

— working in teams and with a mentor

— defining the value proposition

— developing the financial model of their startup

— the opportunity to attract investment for startup development, and much more.

The best projects may receive investments of up to $10,000.

Deadline: September 20

You can submit an application via the link.

GrowthHack Accelerator

This is an updated version of an intensive educational program for entrepreneurs who aim for growth, increased income, and business expansion.

Over eight weeks of acceleration, you will learn how to achieve:

— increased income

— new clients

— expansion of the product line

— opening new locations

— guaranteed growth.

Participation in the accelerator provides the opportunity to learn from top experts, share experiences with other participants, and move forward. This is not just a course, but a communication platform where you can find partners, investors, and new clients.

The program will begin on October 9.

For more information about the program and registration, visit the website.

PLUS Award

The contest is held as part of the International PLAS Forum "Fintech Without Borders. Digital Eurasia," which will take place on October 17–18, 2023, in Almaty, at the RIXOS hotel.

The mission of the contest is to identify and showcase to the market the best cases that serve as examples of high achievements in the field of fintech, cashless and cash payments, payment business, and the creation and implementation of payment services and products.

PLUS Award aims to draw attention to the most innovative and effective projects in terms of technology and social impact, providing them with broad informational support.

You can review the details and rules of the contest by visiting the forum page.

Startup Battle

Startuppers from across Uzbekistan under the age of 30 can participate.

As part of the contest, participants will be able to present their projects to the jury and a wide audience. They will receive feedback and recommendations from experts, as well as the opportunity to network with other startups and potential investors.

Memorable gifts are prepared for the authors of the best projects. They will also have the chance to present their projects at larger events.

When: September 17 at 11:00

Where: Tashkent

Deadline: September 16

You can submit an application by filling out the form here.

KAZENERGY Start-Up Battle Startup Contest

KAZENERGY Start-Up Battle will take place as part of the Kazenergy Eurasian Forum, which will be held from October 3–6 in Astana.

Students, creative young professionals, and emerging startup projects in the energy sector are invited to participate.

The total prize fund is 3,000,000 tenge.

For more information, read the link.

Registration is available via the link.