Starlink in Tajikistan and a supercomputer AI cluster in Armenia: what was new in February in the world and Central Eurasia

TechCrunch Opens Applications for Startup Battlefield 200 to Participate in Disrupt 2026
Startups from around the world can apply to participate in the Startup Battlefield 200 competition as part of TechCrunch Disrupt 2026. Selected teams will have the opportunity to present their projects to international investors and media, as well as compete for prizes and the attention of the global technology community.

A Powerful $4 Billion Supercomputer AI Cluster Will Be Built in Armenia
A large supercomputer cluster for the development of artificial intelligence is planned to be built in the country. The project is valued at $4 billion and aims to strengthen Armenia's position in the field of high technologies and AI research.

An Artificial Intelligence Fund with the Participation of Global Experts Has Been Created in Kazakhstan
An artificial intelligence fund has been launched in the country, with international specialists involved in its work. The initiative is aimed at developing the AI ecosystem, supporting startups, and implementing advanced technologies.

Starlink Officially Launched in Tajikistan
The Starlink satellite internet service has officially begun operations in Tajikistan. The service will provide high-speed internet access, including in remote and hard-to-reach regions of the country.

Azerbaijan and the US Agree on Cooperation in the Field of Digital Infrastructure and AI
The parties have signed an agreement on developing partnership in the field of digital infrastructure and artificial intelligence. The document provides for joint projects, exchange of experience, and strengthening of technological cooperation.

Georgian Startup Helio AI Opens Representation in Uzbekistan
The Georgian company Helio AI has expanded its presence and opened an office in Uzbekistan. Entering the new market will allow the startup to develop partnerships and scale its AI solutions in the region.

The EU TUMO Convergence Center — an International Center for Engineering and Applied Sciences — Will Open in Yerevan
An international center for engineering and applied sciences, the EU TUMO Convergence Center, will be created in the capital of Armenia. The venue will become a hub for research, education, and the development of innovative technological solutions.

Stanford and OpenAI Launch AI Leaders Program for Executives and Entrepreneurs
Stanford and OpenAI have announced the launch of the AI Leaders program, aimed at executives and entrepreneurs. The initiative is focused on developing leadership competencies in the field of AI and implementing artificial intelligence technologies in business.

Anthropic Launches Claude in Chrome — AI Assistant with Browser Control
Anthropic has introduced an experimental version of the browser-based AI assistant Claude as a Chrome extension, which retains session context and can perform tasks in the browser with user permission. The tool is available to 1,000 Max plan subscribers, while a waitlist is open for others.

Kazakhstan Integrates AI into Scientific Infrastructure and Strengthens Technological Foresight
Kazakhstan is actively promoting the integration of artificial intelligence into the country's scientific infrastructure. Government initiatives are aimed at integrating AI into research, education, and public services, as well as developing supercomputing capabilities and strategic forecasting of the technological future.