"Startup Nation" and NURIS ABC Weekend in Almaty: Competitions for Startups and IT Specialists from Central Asia

Today, we have compiled a selection of competitions and programs that will help you win money or improve your startup.

NURIS ABC Weekend in Almaty

Participants will enjoy a two-day event featuring experienced startup founders and industry experts, valuable networking opportunities, and much more.

By the end of the ABC Weekend, you will be able to:

— generate or refine your startup idea

— assemble a team

— receive consultations from experts and experienced entrepreneurs

— develop a clear vision for your startup

— find a community of like-minded individuals.

All participants will receive certificates of participation, and the best ideas will have the opportunity to advance to the second stage of the ABC Incubation X TCA 7.0 startup support program.

Anyone over the age of 18 is invited to participate.

When: September 9-10

Where: Almaty, 59 Tole Bi Street, KBTU

Registration is available via this link.

Quick Start Business Accelerator by NURIS

Submission criteria:

— the team must consist of at least two people

— be willing to dedicate at least 25 hours per week for 10 weeks during the acceleration program

— have a functioning product

— have traction: proof of demand for the product or service

— at least one team member must be fluent in English

— readiness to establish a legal entity to participate in the acceleration program.

Registration is available via this link.

Deadline: September 3

MGIMO Ventures Tashkent

The acceleration program will be available for startups from the early stage and above that aim to scale their operations in the Uzbek market and other countries.

As part of the accelerator, organizers will help startups:

— improve their business metrics

— launch their product in the Uzbek market and other countries

— connect with the country's technological ecosystem and prepare for collaboration with major local companies.

Additionally, local startups will receive support from accelerator mentors who will share insights on how to develop their tech projects both domestically and internationally.

Projects in the fields of FinTech, EdTech, AgroTech, FoodTech, MedTech, LingvoTech, LegalTech, HRTech, and GovTech, as well as startups developing solutions for E-commerce, Tourism/Events, SaaS, and Business Intelligence, can participate in MGIMO Ventures Tashkent. A total of 15 startups will take part in the program.

The main part of the program will be held online. Participation for startups is free.

Deadline: September 10

You can submit an application via this link.

Startup Nation

The goal of Startup Nation is to educate youth and engage them in the business sector, providing them with a platform to gain entrepreneurial experience, find creative solutions, and develop startup thinking.

At the event, 1,000 startup founders will present their nationally scaled startup projects.

The prize fund is $15,000.

When: September 16-17

Where: Bishkek, 7/6 Aaly Tokombaev Street, AUCA

You can register via this link.

Deadline: September 14

Astana Hub Battle

Winners will be selected in three categories: Best Social Impact, The Most Innovative, and Exponential Growth.

The competition prize fund is $75,000, with $25,000 allocated for each category.

Startup projects with an IT component at the MVP, PMF, or Scale stage can participate.

Winners of previous Astana Hub Battles and recipients of Seed Money from Astana Hub are not eligible to participate.

When: October 1-13

Number of spots: 100. Registration is available via this link.

Registration deadline: September 20