Women entrepreneurs from Central Asia who are changing the future of their countries

Aizhan Alisherova-Duymaz, city — Bishkek, Head of Acceleration Programs, @aijan.alisherova

These 18 outstanding women entrepreneurs from Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Tajikistan, and Uzbekistan are launching startups and influential social initiatives that are paving new ways and significantly improving regional development. Their resilience and ambition are driving Central Asia forward, serving as a source of inspiration for future generations.

They were selected for the #SheLovesTech2024 program — the world's largest startup competition for women and technology, where thousands of startups undergo acceleration annually. This journey includes workshops, bootcamps, investor matchmaking, access to resources and tools, and global pitch competitions in more than 70 countries.

Kazakhstan

Laura Yeraliyeva, YAYA
YAYA offers a single-pass solution for any children's events, with the service's revenue reaching over one million dollars this year. Thanks to thousands of parents booking 18,000 events in more than 500 centers in Kazakhstan, saving up to 70%, children's centers saw a 30% increase in profit.

Arujan Mede, AMAN
AMAN is a solution that allows you to call for help with one button in any emergency situation.

Dinara Uskenbaeva, GoDays
GoDays is an online early warning assistant based on artificial intelligence that detects workplace burnout by analyzing typing behavior and creating personalized recommendations.

Zulfia Urunova, Take Care Mom
Take Care Mom is a comprehensive super-app providing personalized AI-based advice, community support, and necessary tools for young mothers, improving the child-rearing process.

Madina Bektemisova, Cervi
Cervi is a neural network project for the accurate detection of cervical cancer at the early screening stage using Pap smear images.

Kyrgyzstan

Gulnaza Kalmambetova, Mama Space
Mama Space is an app that provides emotional support to mothers through an AI-powered virtual doula.

Aisuluu Zhamangulova, MUGALIM
MUGALIM is an online platform with integrated artificial intelligence to improve the quality of education by assessing the learning process, enhancing teaching methods, and supporting schools, teachers, and parents.

Bermet Dosmambetova, Fluent.AI
Fluent.AI is an English language learning app with an immersive effect, developed by Stanford University for non-native speaking technical professionals, based on artificial intelligence.

Aizhamal Janibekova, Mann Aman
Mann Aman is a comprehensive digital health clinic that connects users with psychologists who speak their native language.

Gulzada Urgunalieva, Legko
Legko is the first Kyrgyz platform providing culturally sensitive and accessible support that empowers individuals and promotes their mental well-being.

Uzbekistan

Nozila Azimjonova, HighEd
HighEd is an AI-based educational platform that connects and informs young people who wish to study abroad and assists in obtaining scholarships.

Veronika Li, Borderless
Borderless is a platform that helps international students apply to the best universities abroad through personalized AI-based college admission counseling and storing admission stories.

Gulnura Esova, 4Rize
4Rize is a global research platform for FinTech and banking, combining local and global user journeys of banking applications with expert analysis on a single platform.

Dilnoza Sulaimonova, BizDonor
BizDonor is a digital platform aimed at revolutionizing blood donation, making the process more accessible, efficient, and supportive through artificial intelligence.

Tajikistan

Sanovar Ayubova, Lean Solutions
Lean Solutions specializes in improving business manageability and efficiency, particularly through the implementation of lean manufacturing principles and digitalization.

Sitora Sattorova, AVVAL Marketplace
AVVAL Marketplace is a trading platform with a simple payment method, synchronized with MyBabilon, an e-commerce platform.

Umakhon Pultova, IT RUN
IT RUN offers accelerated courses with innovative teaching methods aimed at developing professional skills and empowering the next generation in the IT field.

Azizakhon Kosimova, Predictory
Predictory is an AI-based marketing assistant for analyzing big data and extracting information using natural language prompts.