Hackathon, accelerator, and pitch calendar for April 2025

April will be packed with opportunities for startups, developers, and IT specialists: from hackathons and pitch sessions to international programs and accelerators. We’ve gathered the most interesting events where you can sharpen your skills, find investors, and take your project to the next level.

DatsCity
An online gameathon for developers. Participants will solve intellectual and programming tasks by sending HTTP requests to the game server. Any technology can be used in the game, and teams of one to three people over the age of 18 can participate. Winners will be determined by the total score in the final rounds, and the top three prizewinners will receive a MacBook Air, AirPods, and smart Yandex speakers.

Application deadline: April 4 at 17:00

When: April 5 at 18:00
Where: Online

Course "Experience Exchange with IT Park"
IT Park Uzbekistan, together with KOICA, is launching the third free cycle of technical training supported by experts from Dain Leaders, a leading educational center in South Korea. The training will take place in an offline format using the CareerPASS platform, where participants will master new IT skills under the guidance of international specialists.

Application deadline: April 3 at 16:00

When: April 7–18
Where: Tashkent, 1A Mahatmkuli Street, IT Park Uzbekistan

AWS GenAI Day 2025
The largest conference on Generative AI, where experts from Kazakhstan, Germany, Poland, and other countries will discuss the implementation of artificial intelligence in the public sector and business. Participants can expect real-world case studies, ready-made AI solutions from Amazon Web Services, tools for automation and digital transformation, as well as networking with leading industry specialists.

When: April 9
Where: Astana

Unicorn from KG
The High Technologies Park of Kyrgyzstan has launched the Unicorn from KG program, the winners of which will be able to undergo five weeks of training at Draper University. Three startups will receive funding of $15,000 to participate in Hero Training—an intensive program designed to help take their projects to the next level. Participants will receive mentorship from top investors, including Tim Draper, pitch sessions, and the opportunity to attract investment.

Application deadline: April 9 at 09:00

When: May 26 – June 27
Where: USA, San Mateo

BANA Pitching Session
BANA Angels has opened applications for early-stage startups that already have an MVP and initial results. Participants will have the opportunity to present their project to angel investors and attract support for further growth. BANA Angels is a network of investors, entrepreneurs, and top managers from Armenia and other countries who invest capital in startups and help them grow through their experience, knowledge, and connections.

Application deadline: April 10

Turkic Game Jam 2025
An international video game development hackathon taking place simultaneously in five countries: Azerbaijan, Turkey, Hungary, Uzbekistan, and Kazakhstan. Its goal is to unite young developers and popularize the cultural heritage of Turkic peoples through games. Participants will create game prototypes within 48 hours, with the best ones advancing to the Grand Final in Baku.

When: April 11–13
Where: Almaty, Almaty Creative Hub / Ankara, Orion Tekmer / Tashkent

Startup Pitch Competition at Banks & Business Expo/Forum 2025
A unique chance to present your project, attract investors, and receive expert evaluation. Participants will pitch to investors, receive feedback from mentors, and have the opportunity to win prizes. Startups with an MVP and beyond from the Fintech, AI, Blockchain, EdTech, Cybersecurity, and other sectors can apply. The competition format includes a three-minute pitch and two minutes for questions. The top three startups will receive awards and access to networking with industry leaders.

When: April 16
Where: Tashkent, UzExpoCenter, Atrium

Beeline Bootcamp
This year, Beeline Bootcamp is dedicated to artificial intelligence. Participants can expect expert talks, a Big Data workshop, an analysis of current technologies, and career advice in IT. You can get a professional resume evaluation, win prizes in a lottery, and communicate with Beeline Kazakhstan’s top managers and interns.

When: April 17
Where: Astana, Nazarbayev University

Central Asia Startup Cup Forum
The main event for startups, entrepreneurs, and investors: panel discussions, 20+ hours of networking, StartUp Battle, and investor matchmaking. The program includes discussions on venture capital investments, AI trends, DeepTech, FemTech, and HealthTech.

When: April 24–25

Where: Bishkek, Technopark

Clash of Startups 2.0
A startup battle by Activat VC, where founders compete for investors' attention, receive expert feedback, and have the opportunity to attract partners. The focus is on analytics, automation, customer experience, AI solutions, cybersecurity, and more. The final pitch will take place in April. This is a chance to take your startup to the next level.

Where: Almaty / Online

nFactorial Incubator 2025
A summer bootcamp for developers who want to create their first IT product with real users. Over 10 weeks, participants go through the journey from idea to a fully functional web or mobile application, become part of a strong IT community, and receive support from experts.

Application deadline: April 30 at 23:59

When: June 2 – August 8
Where: Almaty

QazCoders
The free QazCoders program for residents of Kazakhstan offers online training in the basics of IT and AI on the Udacity platform. The course lasts six to seven weeks and covers programming, Android development in Kotlin, data analysis, and AI. A certificate is issued upon completion.