Hackathon, accelerator program, and event calendar for June 2025

Karakalpakstan Digital Forum 2025
A forum within the Stihia festival, where IT specialists, startups, investors, and representatives of the digital industry will discuss the future of technology, regional development, and new opportunities for youth. Participants can expect discussions, networking, expert talks, and a unique festival atmosphere.

When: May 30
Where: Uzbekistan, Moynaq, "Youth Palace"

Central Eurasian Venture Forum
The event will bring together investors, startups, and leaders of the technology industry. This year's theme is "Venture Renaissance: Financing the Next Wave of Innovation." In an era of technological breakthroughs and economic transformations, the forum will serve as a platform for discussing investment attraction strategies, developing innovative projects, and shaping the future ecosystem.

When: June 5
Where: Almaty, The Ritz-Carlton

VC Party Almaty 2025
Following the Central Eurasian Venture Forum, VC Party Almaty 2025 will take place—a key opportunity for investors, startups, and international guests to strengthen connections and discuss prospects in an informal setting. Outdoor networking, live discussions, an evening bar, and musical accompaniment will create ideal conditions for exchanging ideas and establishing new partnerships.

When: June 5 at 20:00
Where: Almaty, EVENT BAR

StartX at Stanford University
 Astana Business Campus invites startup founders to apply for the autumn batch of one of Silicon Valley's most prestigious accelerators—StartX at Stanford University. You can submit your application via this link.

Application deadline: June 6 by 23:59 Astana time
Where: Astana, Nazarbayev University 

Startup Accelerator by TransTeleCom and Kazakhstan Temir Zholy
JSC "TransTeleCom" and JSC "NC Kazakhstan Temir Zholy" have announced a call for startups, IT teams, and scientific groups to launch pilot projects in the field of railway infrastructure digitalization. Projects must address key tasks in four areas: digitalization of internal processes, train planning and dispatching, passenger comfort and service, and safety and infrastructure management.

Program duration: 12 weeks 
Application deadline: June 8
Where: Astana

Hackathon "Ecology, Art, Technology"
The hackathon will bring together young people rethinking sustainable development through technology and digital art. Participants will create prototypes in the Tech for Ecology and Art for Ecology tracks, and the best projects will receive prizes from a fund of 100,000,000 UZS. Residents of all regions of Uzbekistan aged 18–30 can participate, with travel and accommodation expenses covered. A total of 100 people will be selected to contribute to an ecological future.  

Application deadline: June 8
When: June 20–21
Where: Tashkent, 13 Ziyolilar Street, School 21 campus

Startup Battlefield 200
A global competition for promising startups held as part of TechCrunch Disrupt 2025. Participants present their innovative ideas on a global stage, with the chance to win $100,000 without giving up equity, attract attention from top investors and media, and benefit from valuable perks—from exhibition booths to exclusive networking events.

Application deadline: June 9
When: October 27–29
Where: San Francisco

MIT DeepTech Program
The High Technologies Park of Kyrgyzstan, together with the MIT Kuo Sharper Center for Prosperity and Entrepreneurship and the venture fund Material Impact, is launching the first MIT program for DeepTech startups in Central Asia. If you are working on a scientific or technological project, dream of taking it to the next level, and want access to global expertise—this is your chance.

Application deadline: June 20 by 18:00 Bishkek time
Where: online, offline USA 

Google Startup School
A global educational program for founders, product leaders, and developers aimed at accelerating the adoption of AI agents in startups. Google Cloud experts will help participants master the integration of AI solutions, optimize business processes, and apply Google Cloud tools for scaling. Classes will be conducted in formats convenient for different time zones.

Marketing for Startups
A live stream on The Tech's Telegram channel, where experts will break down marketing strategies for startups, analyze real-world cases, and answer viewers' questions. Participants will learn how to attract customers, work with digital channels, and scale their business. Two startups will be selected for participation; register via this link.