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💰 Debt Funding for Central Asian Startups: A Practical Guide for Founders

Most Central Asian founders only think about raising equity, but that means giving up ownership every time you need capital. Debt lets you fund growth, extend runway, and scale without dilution - if you know how to use it. Understanding when and how to raise debt is fundamental to your fundraising strategy and strengthens your position with equity investors.

Wednesday, November 26
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🇰🇿 Servercore Launches Cloud GPU Servers in Almaty, Kazakhstan

Servercore continues to expand its presence in Central Asia: Following its launch in Tashkent, the company has introduced cloud GPU servers based in a data center in Almaty.

The servers are equipped with NVIDIA A5000 graphics cards featuring 24 GB of memory—twice as much as the previous generation. This increased volume allows users to work with large AI models and datasets without constant data unloading, significantly accelerating both training and inference processes.

Ideal for:
● Inference and training of LLM and other AI models,
● Machine learning and data analysis,
● 3D modeling, rendering, and video processing,
● Real-time Big Data processing.

What You Get:
● The server is ready to use within minutes of ordering.
● Payment is only for usage time based on the pay-as-you-go model.
● Scalability—easily connect additional GPUs as your project grows.
● Local data processing in compliance with the laws of the Republic of Kazakhstan.

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🚀 Hult Prize 2026 Impact Fellowship – Apply Now!

Early-career changemaker? Spend 8 months hands-on with the world’s largest impact startup ecosystem. Work with founders, run programs, and shape global impact. 🌍

What You’ll Get:
💼 Real experience in startups, VC, and impact evaluation
🎓 Mentorship from Hult Prize operators & industry leaders
💶 Paid fellowship ($475/month est.) + fully funded trip to London
🌐 Network across 130+ countries

Timeline: Feb – Sep 2026
Feb–Mar: Discover – shadow & learn
Apr–May: Execute – interview founders & support startups
Jun–Sep: Lead – run projects & deliver capstone

Deadline: Dec 27, 2025
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🏆 Microsoft Imagine Cup 2026 Is Live — Build with AI, Learn from Experts, Compete Globally

January 9 Submission Deadline

Here’s what to do this week:

1. Register. Your registration unlocks everything you need to take your idea further:
aka.ms/2026ImagineCupRegistration

2. Activate your FREE Azure credits (up to $5,000 USD) portal.startups.microsoft.com/
These credits are designed to help you build, test, and scale your Minimum Viable Product (MVP) faster with Microsoft AI.

3. Stay focused on your January 9th submission.
Your project doesn’t need to be perfect, but it does need to be real.
Show us your build, your progress, your thinking, and your impact.
This is where student ideas turn into products that matter.

Featured Story: Helping Students Turn Their Builds into Breakthroughs

For more than two decades, Imagine Cup has been the space where student founders transform late-night ideas into companies with real traction.

Highlight alumni who started exactly where you are and built solutions that now reach industries from healthcare to agriculture to space:

Opaque Media: classroom project → used by NASA
SmartArm: AI prosthetic nearing FDA approval
From Your Eyes: 98%-accurate AI support for low-vision users
ProTag: raised $1M+ in agritech funding
Hollo: $1.8M HKD supporting youth mental health

These teams didn’t wait for permission. They built, tested, iterated…and Imagine Cup helped them accelerate what was already taking shape.

Read the full story and see what’s possible when students build boldly techcommunity.microsoft.com/blog/studentdeveloperblog/20-years-of-student-innovation-helping-students-turn-builds-into-breakthroughs/4474237

Imagine Cup x GitHub x Replit: A Power Combo for Student Founders
Equipping student founders with enterprise-grade AI tools, meaningful mentorship, and visibility. Together, we are helping teams prototype faster, iterate with intention, and build solutions that are good for business and good for the world techcommunity.microsoft.com/blog/studentdeveloperblog/imagine-cup-x-github-x-replit-the-power-combo-helping-student-founders-build-wha/4476611
Because when great platforms come together, student-built solutions can change industries and shape what’s next.

Apply until 08.01.2026
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🇧🇭 Webinar "Bahrain: Gateway to the Gulf" 26.12.2025 at 6pm (GMT+5)

Bahrain is rapidly becoming one of the most attractive entry points to the GCC for tech companies; streamlined incorporation, investor access, incentives, and a supportive ecosystem make it a practical soft-landing destination.

On December 26 at 18:00 (Astana time), startups, founders, and ecosystem players to join webinar:
Why Bahrain is positioning itself as the gateway to the Gulf
Government-backed support programs and incentives for startups
What market-entry routes exist for companies from Central Asia and MENA
How Bahrain can serve as a launchpad for GCC expansion
Five Fold and TUMAR Innovation Hub will share practical insights and real cases from their work in the region.
The session will end with a live Q&A, so feel free to bring your questions.
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📢 Calling All Changemakers! Got an incredible startup or idea that the world needs to see? This is your moment to shine! 🌟 Submit your ideas NOW! The deadline is February 5, 2025, and we can't wait to see what you’ve got in store. Don’t miss this opportunity…
🌍 HultPrize 1mln$ student competition

Register before the early bird deadlines and get the exclusive perks! Skip the National Final and go straight to the Digital Incubator

The world’s largest student startup competition, Hult Prize encourages the next generation of entrepreneurs to approach global problems differently.

If you want to create a for-profit venture that generates impact, this is your chance! Register your student-led startup team today for a chance to pitch for $1M USD in funding.

Any student-led social enterprise aligned with at least one of the UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDG 17) is eligible to register.

SUBMISSION DEADLINES:
- Early bird deadline #2: Jan. 30, 2026
- LAST DAY TO REGISTER: Feb 15, 2026
- FINAL Application Submission by Feb 28, 2026

🔗 Register at https://www.hultprize.org/?&utm_source=startup.vg

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🚀 Founders, turn your pitch from good to fundable! Join GGW Pitch Bootcamp — an intensive, no-fluff workshop where you’ll get real, actionable feedback from top VC experts. It’s your chance to stress-test your pitch in a supportive, high-impact environment.…
🔥 Ready to stress-test your startup pitch? Join GGW Pitch Bootcamp — a high-impact session to sharpen your investor narrative and gain clarity before your next fundraising round.

👥 Expert Panel
⭐️ Taisiya Kudashkina — Angel Investor & LP at TK Ventures (Forbes 100 Most Successful Women of Europe)
⭐️ Ankur Sethi — Founder & Managing Partner at Winner Capital

This is a rare opportunity to get operator-level insights and direct, actionable feedback from seasoned investors.

📆 January 6, 2026 at 10AM PST online
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Don’t miss out: Your Imagine Cup entry is due January 9
Founders—this is the game-changer that can take your startup to the next level.

Submitting your Imagine Cup entry by January 9 can unlock opportunities that can meaningfully accelerate your startup’s journey: access to Microsoft’s AI ecosystem, mentorship from experts who’ve guided real founders to scale, and a platform that has launched student startups into global visibility.

What to submit

Pitch Deck: Judges will expect to see the following in your pitch deck:
- A clear, compelling problem statement
- Evidence of market research and customer validation
- How you’ve deployed at least two Microsoft AI services using Azure credits learn.microsoft.com/en-us/training/student-hub/
- Consideration of diversity and inclusion

Startup Pitch Video (max 3 min): Tell your story and show what sets your startup apart.

Product Demo Video (max 2 min): Demonstrate your solution in action.

How to submit

Host your videos on Microsoft OneDrive or another public platform. Set permissions to public or unlisted.
Click “submit” on the submission page to finalize your entry. Progress is saved automatically, but only submitted entries count.
Submit your entry now.

January 9, 2026
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🇫🇷 France Trip with Loreal Brandstorm ✔️2024.02.28 https://t.me/startupVGlobal/50
🌸 Let's BRANDstorm!

L’Oréal Brandstorm 2026 is an annual global case competition for students from all over the world, where teams develop innovative ideas for new technologies or products. Every year students complete different innovative missions. The missionof 2026 is to Craft the Future of Luxury Fragrance 🌸
You will get to reimagine the groundbreaking future, awaiting the world of fragrances: new technologies, sustainable production, personalization – your idea could set the tone for the entire industry!
💡 This is a unique opportunity to:
— work on areal L’Oréal business case;
— gain experience working alongside company experts. The winners of the local final will present their project at the international final in PARIS 🇫🇷
Form a team
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Deadline: February 28th 2026
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💰 CEVF - Central Eurasian Venture Forum 2026

🎫 Early Bird Tickets

On April 3, 2026, the 5th anniversary Central Eurasian Venture Forum will take place in Uzbekistan, Tashkent. It's a leading platform for investors, tech business leaders, corporations, banks, and venture capital funds from Central Eurasia and beyond.
For the first time, the Forum will be held in Uzbekistan and co-organized with IT Park Uzbekistan. Hosting CEVF in Tashkent reflects the country’s growing role as a regional hub for the development of the startup ecosystem, technological entrepreneurship, and investment attraction.

The Forum agenda is titled “The Next Frontier for Smart Capital”. Participants will explore how the logic of investing, venture capital, and AI-driven companies is evolving in today’s new reality and gain opportunities for direct engagement with potential partners.

The event is designed for both experienced and emerging investors, as well as corporate and financial institution representatives and regional startups looking to scale their businesses and expand into international markets.

🔥 Until the end of January, Early Bird tickets are available with a 30% discount across all ticket categories

🔗 More information about the Forum is available on the official website: ventureforum.asia/en?&utm_source=startup.vg

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📈 500 Eurasia’s Venture Growth Masterclass Series is back - and this time, we’re handing the mic to the founders themselves ( startup names & BIO are on the picture) Topic: Maximizing the Value of an Accelerator Program Join Pedro Santos Vieira, Partner at…
🖐 500 Eurasia Accelerator Program. Apply by February 18th to be considered for Batch 10

Batch 10 kicks off on April 6th, in Tbilisi, Georgia. This is your opportunity to take your startup to the next level with a 12-week intensive program that provides funding, mentorship, and access to a global network of investors, mentors, and partners.

What You’ll Gain:
A chance to receive an offer of $100,000 investment to fuel your growth.
Hands-on mentorship from global experts across product, growth, and fundraising.
A spot at Demo Day, where you’ll showcase your startup to venture capitalists and ecosystem leaders.
Lifetime access to the #500Strong global network of founders, investors, and mentors.

This is your final opportunity to be considered for the upcoming batch.

Apply before 18.02.2026
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🇨🇳 Go-to-Market Series: Unlocking China

IT Park Uzbekistan is launching a series of online sessions for startups and member companies about expansion opportunities abroad. The first session, taking place on February 27, will be a special market overview program dedicated to China and market entry opportunities there.

The “Go-To-Market Session” series is designed for startups and tech companies planning to enter the international markets.

The session will consist of 4 parts:
• Overview of the ecosystem and local partnerships;
• Market entry and soft-landing pathways;
• Investment and venture capital environment;
• Siming Future Science & Technology Park incentives.

📆 27.02.2026
14:00 (Tashkent time)
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💪🏼 EmpowerMe Hackathon Kazakhstan: Launch of the Young Entrepreneurs Support Program

On April 14-16, the Youth Entrepreneurship Hackathon EmpowerMe Kazakhstan will take place — an intensive hackathon bringing together young entrepreneurs from across the country to develop their business ideas, receive expert support, and scale to the international level.

Participants will have the opportunity to:

- Pitch their projects to an expert jury and mentors,
- Develop entrepreneurial and presentation skills,
- Become part of an international entrepreneurial community.

Following the hackathon, 4 teams from Kazakhstan will be selected to join the international EmpowerMe acceleration program alongside teams from Turkey, Azerbaijan, and Jordan.

The program will conclude with an in-person Demo Day in Istanbul, where the best teams will receive business development vouchers totaling $17,500.

Supported by: Alshaya Group, Starbucks Foundation, Habitat (Türkiye), MOST Holding (Kazakhstan).

✔️ 14-15-16.04.2026
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💃🏼 Ladies, Pitch Perfect Series

The 1st round of Pitch Perfect Series is dedicated to FemTech founders across Central Asia, connecting the region with the heart of Silicon Valley innovation through direct access to C-level mentors with outstanding global experience.

Are you building in FemTech?

This is your moment to step into the room where real feedback, real connections, and real opportunities happen.

💡 We’re looking for dedicated to bold, high-potential female founders.
A curated pitch session for ambitious FemTech entrepreneurs ready to refine their story, challenge their strategy, and scale globally.

Event Details
📅 27th of March 2026
🕚 Time: 11:00 AM
📍 Location: MOST Hub, Almaty, 8th floor
🇬🇧 Language: English

🔥 Who should apply
• FemTech founders or/and startups with more than 50% women in the team
• MVP+ stage to scaling founders ready for global markets
• Builders who want real feedback — not just applause

⚡️ Why join
Get direct, no-fluff feedback from experienced mentors
Strengthen your pitch and positioning
Identify key gaps before fundraising
Connect with a high-value network

👉 Apply now to pitch (limited slots)
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🚀 Sber500 Batch 7 — International Accelerator for DeepTech Startups. Apply by April 10th

Sber500 is launching its seventh batch — an international accelerator program for startups ready to scale their technology and access corporate partnerships.

Who should apply:
▪️ Startups with MVP and early traction whose solutions align with Sber's strategic priorities
▪️ DeepTech teams working in GenAI, robotics, advanced materials, photonics, quantum computing
▪️ Applied AI for scientific research, Earth remote sensing (space- and ground-based), autonomous transport systems
▪️ International founders exploring entry into the Russian market

What you'll get:
▪️ 12-week online program in English
▪️ Collaboration with international mentors — serial founders, VC partners, senior corporate executives from Europe, US, Asia, Middle East
▪️ Access to actively investing funds and potential corporate customers
▪️ Demo Day at Moscow Startup Summit (Fall 2026) — top 25 teams present to wider audience
▪️ Long-term community where work on growth and deals continues after program ends

Track record:
▪️ Revenue grows 4x on average after program, up to 1,000x for some teams
▪️ Over 6 seasons, alumni concluded 10,900+ contracts and pilots with corporations

✔️ Deadline: 10.04.2026
✔️ Duration: Up to 12 weeks
✔️ Format: Online
✔️ Language: English
✔️ Participation: Free of charge
🔗 APPLY via the link

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💉🦄 TechTalk Science & Startups Series with Doszhan Zhussupov, Founder of CerebraAI | StartX (S23) | Stanford Medicine

QIST, part of the global Central Asian C5 Science and Technology Association (CASTA), invites you to the March edition of the Guest of Honor TechTalk Science & Startups Series, a monthly event that brings together guest speakers who have transitioned from academia to industry or launched their own tech startups around the world. Our goal is to bring together two different worlds: Science & Startups, where this connection is still limited in the Central Asian region. Speakers share their personal stories, lessons learned, and real-world strategies for navigating this career shift, along with tailored insights based on your submitted questions.

🇺🇸 Doszhan is a serial entrepreneur who is redefining emergency stroke care with his AI-powered platform, CerebraAI. Startup focused on significantly enhancing stroke detection using non-contrast CT scans, one of the most widely available imaging modalities in hospitals, through advanced AI. Learn more: cerebraai.ai

During the session, Doszhan will share insights into his AI lab, the journey behind building CerebraAI, and the path that led him into deep tech entrepreneurship. He will also discuss the future of AI in healthcare and offer practical advice for researchers and aspiring MEDtech founders. Join us for this unique opportunity to hear directly from a professional at the intersection of AI and healthcare. Before the webinar, we recommend watching Doszhans interview: https://youtu.be/RLsYZ9gFHsk?si=t9tp96s9cdd3AeZz

The Participants are invited to submit questions in advance to info@qista.org; selected questions will be addressed during the session.

APRIL 4, 2026 (SATURDAY)
20:00 (GMT+5)

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🍔 IT Business Dinner in Almaty | April 30 at 7:00 PM

IT Infrastructure for ML & AI in Fintech

Servercore invites developers, IT professionals, and business leaders to an exclusive business dinner. The experts will discuss how to securely build cloud infrastructure and select the most effective solutions for AI platforms.

➡️ Register here: https://srv.cr/4ccdv

Participants will discuss:
▪️ Securely building infrastructure for Fintech companies in the Servercore cloud
▪️ Practical experience in selecting IT infrastructure for a B2B AI platform (LexARE case study)
▪️ Opportunities within the Servercore partner program

The official program will be followed by networking and dinner. It's a great chance to chat with experts and share experiences in an informal setting.

30.04.2026 (Thursday) at 19:00

⚠️ Don't forget to register in advance, as seats are limited. Participation is subject to pre-approval (moderation)

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💉🦄 TechTalk Science & Startups Series with Doszhan Zhussupov, Founder of CerebraAI | StartX (S23) | Stanford Medicine QIST, part of the global Central Asian C5 Science and Technology Association (CASTA), invites you to the March edition of the Guest of Honor…
🧑‍🔬 Webinar by CAST. Guest of Honor TechTalk Series with Shamil Ibragimov, Director of Research, MIT Kuo Sharper Center for Prosperity and Entrepreneurship, USA

Global Central Asian Science and Technology Association (CAST) invites you to the May edition of the Guest of Honor TechTalk Series featuring 🇺🇸 🇰🇬 Shamil Ibragimov, Director of Research at the MIT Kuo Sharper Center for Prosperity and Entrepreneurship, Massachusetts Institute of Technology, USA.

Guest of Honor TechTalk Series is a monthly online event where we host distinguished guest speakers - leaders in science, technology, and policy, who are shaping innovation ecosystems and driving global economic transformation. Speakers share their personal stories, lessons learned, and real-world strategies, along with tailored insights based on your submitted questions.

Shamil works at the intersection of science, technology, and global strategy, focusing on how innovation ecosystems are built and how regions like Central Asia can transform into competitive hubs for growth, entrepreneurship, and technological advancement. An alumnus of Harvard University & Yale University, his work emphasizes bridging MIT and Central Asia, advancing social innovation, and promoting responsible investment to support sustainable and inclusive regional development. During the session, Shamil will share insights on technology-driven transformation in Central Asia, the role of science and innovation in shaping regional identity, and how emerging markets can position themselves in the global innovation landscape. He will also discuss practical pathways for SCIENTISTS, entrepreneurs, and policymakers to contribute to building strong, interconnected innovation ecosystems. Join us for this unique opportunity to hear directly from a leading voice in technology, strategy, and regional development. Participants are invited to submit questions in advance to info@qista.org; selected questions will be addressed during the session.

May 2, 2026 (SATURDAY)
17:30 (GMT+5)

Information: qista.org/

Previous speakers: qista.org/home/techtalk

Speaker: linkedin.com/in/shamil-ibragimov/

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