A new center for startups and IT talents has opened in Petropavlovsk

On December 6, the official opening of SKO Hub — a new regional IT hub in Kazakhstan — took place in Petropavlovsk. This is the 18th IT hub in the country, established with the support of Astana Hub, the Ministry of Digital Development, Innovations and Aerospace Industry, as well as the Akimat of the North Kazakhstan Region.

SKO Hub will become a key element in the development of the region's technological ecosystem. Startups will be able to find support for growth here, and young specialists will gain skills for a successful career in IT. The main tasks of the hub are the development of IT education, support for entrepreneurship, and acceleration of digital transformation in the region.

Incubation programs, educational courses, meetups, hackathons, and forums will be held at the hub. These initiatives will help participants exchange knowledge and experience.

As of today, 18 IT hubs are operating in Kazakhstan, with more than 1,700 events held, including international forums, attracting over 50,000 participants. Thanks to these initiatives, 440 startups have been created, and 200 IT companies have joined the Astana Hub ecosystem.

The center is open to everyone who aims to develop their ideas and projects in the field of technology and innovation at: 195 Zhabayev Street.