Astana Hub Revenue Reaches $6.7 Billion
Kazakhstan’s Astana Hub has generated $6.7 billion in combined revenue across its member companies since 2019.
The international technology cluster marked its eighth anniversary by highlighting cumulative IT services exports of $2.4 billion and more than $2 billion in startup investment.
The innovation cluster now encompasses 2,700 companies, including 560 businesses with foreign participation, according to figures released for the milestone. “Today, Astana Hub is a fully fledged technology ecosystem bringing together 2,700 companies, including 560 with foreign participation,” said Astana Hub CEO Magzhan Madiyev. He added that the network provides an environment where ideas become products and startups grow into international businesses.
Regional IT Hubs and International Expansion
The cluster’s domestic footprint extends through 20 regional IT hubs designed to foster local technology communities and education. These regional centers have hosted more than 5,200 events, drawing 80,000 participants and showcasing 700 startups since their inception.
International reach has grown alongside domestic expansion. Astana Hub maintains innovation outposts in the United States, the United Arab Emirates, China, Malaysia, and the United Kingdom to help domestic startups secure foreign markets and capital. Major technology gatherings also marked 2026, including the Digital Qazaqstan forum in Shymkent, AI & Digital Bridge 2026 in Astana, and the first GITEX AI Kazakhstan event.
Talent Development and Artificial Intelligence Initiatives
Workforce training forms a core pillar of the ecosystem strategy. TUMO Astana currently instructs 2,430 teenagers aged 12 to 18 in 11 disciplines, spanning programming, robotics, game development, and generative AI. Meanwhile, the Tech Orda program has trained 11,410 individuals across 133 IT schools, achieving a reported 90% graduate employment rate.
Artificial intelligence training has scaled rapidly through specialized institutions. Tomorrow School, recognized as the country’s first peer-to-peer AI school, operates across 14 cities with 481 enrolled students, where more than 80 participants secured IT roles before completing their coursework. ML School Kazakhstan launched with academic support from the Yandex School of Data Analysis, with 32 participants enrolled in its two-year program.
Startup Acceleration and Venture Funding
Early-stage ventures receive structured backing through targeted pipeline programs. Startup Garage has assisted more than 1,400 projects, while Silkway Accelerator has graduated 83 startups. The AI’preneurs initiative has yielded 125 graduates and 51 startup projects, which collectively generated more than $618,000 in sales and secured $400,000 in investment.
Financial support scales further through Astana Hub Ventures, which maintains an active portfolio exceeding 90 startups. The 2026 portfolio features companies such as Higgsfield, Mirai Tech, Perceptis, PanDev Metrics, Luwo, Admyra, Resti, and Scano. A dedicated fund of funds managed by Alem Capital Management also supports venture capital markets across Kazakhstan, Central Asia, and the Caucasus.
Questions about Astana Hub participation and records
How many foreign companies participate in Astana Hub?
Foreign participation accounts for 560 of the 2,700 total companies operating within the innovation cluster, according to figures released by Astana Hub on Nov. 6.
What major record was recently tied to the ecosystem?
The HackAlem AI initiative gathered 2,415 participants with involvement from NVIDIA and OpenAI, setting a Guinness World Record.
Which startups receive funding from Astana Hub Ventures?
The venture portfolio includes more than 90 companies, featuring 2026 participants such as Higgsfield, Mirai Tech, Perceptis, PanDev Metrics, Luwo, Admyra, Resti, and Scano.
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