Applications are now open for the Alchemist Silkroad program for startups in Central Eurasia

In the declared Year of Artificial Intelligence in the country, the implementation of the National Strategy for the Development of Digital Qazaqstan technologies becomes a driver for scaling domestic businesses into global markets. As part of this comprehensive effort, systemic conditions are being created to support B2B startups, and entrepreneurs are provided with tools for successful export entry and integration into the global innovation ecosystem.

Astana Hub, together with IT Park Uzbekistan, Silkroad Innovation Hub, and Alchemist, with the support of the Ministries of Artificial Intelligence and Digital Development of Kazakhstan and Uzbekistan, announced the launch of the third cohort of the Alchemist Silkroad — Silicon Valley Residency program. This is an acceleration and residency program for B2B startups from Central Eurasia targeting the US market.

Applications are accepted until June 30, 2026 via this link.

Kristi Kanida, Partner at Alchemist
We are pleased to support the third cohort of startup founders from Central Eurasia within the Alchemist Silkroad - Silicon Valley Residency program. This region is becoming an increasingly important source of world-class talented entrepreneurs, and I look forward to helping them enter the US market, attract clients, and secure investments.

Program participants will undergo a three-month immersion in the Silicon Valley ecosystem. This includes practical workshops on entering the US market, sales, GTM (Go-To-Market) and business development, individual mentoring sessions, meetings with technology industry leaders and strategic partners, as well as participation in key Silicon Valley events.

Tanat Uskenbayev, Managing Director of Astana Hub
The Alchemist Silkroad-Silicon Valley Residency program has proven that startups from Central Eurasia can not only learn from Silicon Valley but also enter its ecosystem on equal footing. Over two years of operation, 45 startups from seven countries have gone through the program; after participating, they attracted over $10 million in investments and generated more than $25 million in revenue. We see how graduates enter the US market, sign contracts, and continue to grow even after the program ends — and this is precisely the main goal of our approach.

To participate in the program, startups must develop B2B products or services aimed at corporate clients. Mandatory requirements include participation of one of the founders in the program in Silicon Valley, proficiency in English at a working level, and having or being ready to register a company in the state of Delaware, USA.

Details about the Alchemist Silkroad-Silicon Valley Residency program and how to apply can be found on the website alchemistsvr.com. Information about participants of the second cohort is available on the platform astanahub.com.

Source: gov.kz