Applications are now being accepted for the Hero Training acceleration program

Astana Hub International Technopark announces the start of applications for the third cohort of the Hero Training acceleration program. The program is implemented in partnership with Draper University and is aimed at the rapid scaling of technology companies in the global market.

Applications for participation are accepted until September 1 of this year.

Hero Training is a unique five-week acceleration program held in Silicon Valley at the Draper University campus. It is designed to provide participants with the knowledge and skills necessary to turn their ideas into successful startups. Participants will have the opportunity to take their projects to a new level under the guidance of experienced technology entrepreneurs, venture investors, and experts. Among the previous speakers of the program was Tesla founder and CEO Elon Musk.

IT projects at the MVP stage and above from Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Uzbekistan, Tajikistan, Turkey, Mongolia, Azerbaijan, and Georgia can participate in the program. To participate, startups must have a legal entity in Kazakhstan and a valid US visa or a submitted visa application, as well as cover expenses not included in the program.

As a result of the selection, the top 10 startups will be sent to Silicon Valley, where they will have a unique opportunity to live and work in one of the world's main innovation hubs.

Within the framework of Hero Training, startups are offered unique support in entering the US market. The program includes educational seminars and pitch sessions, during which participants will master skills in areas such as market research, product development, and financial planning.

Individual consultations and expert assessments from speakers with experience in technology entrepreneurship, the venture market, and related fields are also provided. Industry leaders will share valuable knowledge on sales strategies, business process optimization, and customer acquisition. This support will help startups effectively adapt to the American market and realize their potential at a new level.

For more information about the Hero Training program and to apply for participation, please follow the link.