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Startups from Kazakhstan and Kyrgyzstan have reached the semifinals of the She Loves Tech women's startup competition

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The She Loves Tech competition, spanning over 70 countries, has concluded. First place was taken by YAYA from Kazakhstan, founded by Laura Eralieva; second place went to Mama Space from Kyrgyzstan, founded by Gulnaz Kalmambetova; third place was shared by Mugalim AI and FluentIT. Laura Eralieva will represent Central-Northern Asia in the final in Singapore, with a chance to win prizes worth up to $500,000.

The She Loves Tech Global Startup Competition is a competitive and acceleration program for IT startups led by women and impacting women. It has been running for ten years and covers more than 70 countries.

The program includes mentoring from leading investors and technology influencers, quick access to programs, resources, and internal consulting services, as well as access to a global community of founders and investors and special global media support.

First place — YAYA by Laura Eralieva from Kazakhstan
Second place — Mama Space by Gulnaz Kalmambetova from Kyrgyzstan
Third place — Mugalim AI by Aisuluu Zhamangulova and FluentIT by Bermet Dosmambetova.

Laura Eralieva and her startup YAYA will now represent Central and Northern Asia in the final competition in Singapore with a chance to win prizes up to $500,000, including investments and cash prizes.

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