🚀 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
👉 Apply now: hultprizefoundation.notion.site/Hult-Prize-2026-Impact-Fellowship-2a05dd17a06b80ce87cadf005293f565?&utm_source=startup.vg
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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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🌍 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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🔥 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
🚀 Secure your spot now: https://app.goglobal.world/event/58/?&utm_source=startup.vg

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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
https://imaginecup.microsoft.com/Home

🌸 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
of 3 people
Deadline: February 28th 2026
🔗 Registration brandstorm.loreal.com/en?&utm_source=startup.vg

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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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🧑‍🔬 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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💹 Want to scale your startup, or launch a pilot with a corporation?

You still have time to submit an application to the international accelerator Sber500. This open call is for startups with a ready-made product that aligns with Sber's interests and science-intensive projects, especially in such areas as generative AI, robotics, new materials, and other science-intensive technologies. International teams interested in developing business in Russia are also invited to participate.

What you'll get:

● An online program in English spanning up to 12 weeks
● Collaboration with international mentors—serial founders, active VC partners, and senior corporate executives with experience across Europe, the US, Asia, and the Middle East—working with you on validating strong growth hypotheses
● A chance to develop a scaling and collaboration strategy with Sberbank and its partners
● An opportunity to pitch your project to active investors and corporations
● A demo day as part of the Moscow Startup Summit, where the best 25 teams will present their solutions to the wider audience

Sber500 provides access to a strong community of tech founders, investors, and corporate customers. The revenue of companies after participating in the program grows fourfold on average, and for some teams—by up to 1,000 times.

Do not wait until the last-minute rush, apply right now via the link!

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🇦🇪🇰🇿 GITEX AI Kazakhstan, 4-5 May

🌐 Event unites the World’s Largest Tech and Startup network with one of the region’s fastest-growing digital economies 💼
 
📊 Why Almaty 🇰🇿
• 22.8% of Kazakhstan’s GDP 💰
• 50%+ of national venture capital flows 📈
• 1,500+ startups 🚀
 
Hosted by the Ministry of Artificial Intelligence and Digital Development of the Republic of Kazakhstan, with Astana Hub and the Akimat of Almaty, the inaugural edition will unite global enterprises, startups, investors and policymakers shaping an AI-first future across Central Asia & the Caucasus. 🌏
From sovereign cloud and supercomputing to fintech, cybersecurity and venture growth - this is where innovation turns into execution.
 
📍 Almaty, Kazakhstan | 4–5 May 2026, Atakent IEC

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