10 startups have been selected for pilot launch within the Astana Smart City Accelerator

The Digitalization and State Services Department of the city of Astana, together with Astana Hub and Astana Innovations, has completed the first stage of the Astana Smart City acceleration program. As a result of the pitching session held on October 2, 10 startups were selected to launch pilot projects and receive seed funding of up to 5 million tenge.

The program received 128 applications, of which 107 passed the initial screening. Participants gained access to experts, attended workshops and individual consultations, which helped them adapt their solutions to urban challenges.

Among the selected startups:

1. Protector AI — a video analysis system that identifies violent events.
2. AdsIQ — an AI system for managing content on screens in public transport.
3. Splash — an eco-friendly mobile car wash.
4. HOOOD — a platform for managing digital outdoor advertising.
5. Autism spectrum — an application for children with autism and their parents.
6. Rationeel — a hybrid system for digitalizing business processes.
7. i-ConS — an application for managing construction work.
8. Green Cars — development of infrastructure for electric vehicles.
9. Hi Doctor — a clinical decision support system.
10. qMed — a platform for managing chronic diseases.

The final stage of the program will be the Demo Day, where participants will present their pilot projects to representatives of the akimat and industry experts. The best solutions will have the opportunity to be integrated into the city's infrastructure.