In Kazakhstan, applications are now being accepted for participation in the Aurora Tech Award 2025 among IT female entrepreneurs

The goal of the Aurora Tech Award is to support women entrepreneurs in the field of information technology. The initiative was launched in 2020 and annually recognizes startup founders, inspiring and normalizing the success of women leaders. Last year, three entrepreneurs from Kazakhstan made it to the shortlist of the international award: Nadezhda Anpilogova, co-founder of Your Accessible Guide; Aidana Aytuarova, founder of Porte Tech; and Asem Tazhieva, founder of the Ozim platform.

This season, the organizers have made significant changes:

— The prize fund has increased to $85,000. Now, five participants will receive awards: $30,000 for first place, $20,000 for second, $15,000 for third, and $10,000 each for fourth and fifth places.

— Finalists will have the opportunity to participate in a mentorship program. Over two months, they will engage in a mentorship program where they can receive valuable advice and support for developing their projects from leading industry experts.

— The application process now includes three stages: preliminary selection of the most promising applications, a pitch session for 100 selected projects, and after the jury will determine 15 finalists.

Interested participants can review the eligibility criteria and submit their applications from September 2 to November 21, 2024, through the Aurora Tech Award website.