Applications are now open for the Tech Impact Awards 2025 in Central Asia and Turkey

The international startup media The Top Voices announces the start of applications for the third season of Tech Impact Awards — a free online award recognizing the contributions of individuals to the development of technology. In 2025, the award will focus for the first time on countries in Central Asia and Turkey.

Nominations

Applications can be submitted until September 30, 2025 in one of three categories:

Community Builders & Educators — for contributions to the development of communities and educational initiatives.

Startups & Product Development — for technological products and solutions that solve real-world problems.

Thought Leadership & Public Knowledge — for ideas, knowledge, and public expertise.

Projects must be public and verified, and have a connection to one or more countries in the region: Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Uzbekistan, Turkmenistan, Tajikistan, Azerbaijan, or Turkey — by residence or by influence.

Finalists will be featured on the The Top Voices platform — an international media outlet uniting over 6,000 founders, investors, and tech specialists from more than 20 countries. Each nomination is an official confirmation of personal contribution and can be used in resumes, portfolios, or investment pitches.

Judges

Participants will be evaluated by experts from different countries and fields: 

Erdem Tolun, Turkish Researchers Association
Aynura Sagyn, Tazar,
Tugrul Agirbash, GenWise,
Asel Tasmagambetova, Saby Foundation,
Askar Aytov, Devs.bot,
Asly Klynych, agile8,
Azizbek Kurbonov, AK Capital Consulting,
Anastasia Sysoeva, Brain Bit,
Askar Bilisbekov, Qazaqstan Venture Group,
Janteekin Ertekin, ITGT & BeTop,
Yulia Krupenko, Fractional CMO
Daniel Abdyldayev, Accelerate Prosperity, and others.

Award Partners

The award is already supported by key regional partners: The Tech from Kazakhstan, IT Community from Uzbekistan, INNOLAND Incubation & Acceleration Center from Azerbaijan, Qazaq IT Community, CALI — Central Asian Ladies Initiative, and others.

How to Apply

Participation is free. Filling out the application form will take 5-10 minutes. You can apply on your own or nominate someone else.

Learn more and apply here.