This Astana Hub program for founders and leaders of IT companies runs throughout August 2026. Astana is the main base, with one week in Almaty. The educational program is free. We invite you to arrive on August 17; if an earlier date works better, we can accommodate it.
Bridge is Astana Hub's partner in Central Asia.
| No. | What's included | Details |
|---|---|---|
| 01 | Temporary or permanent residence | Legal status in Kazakhstan for you and your family, with support at every stage of the process. |
| 02 | Your business in Kazakhstan | Company registration, including in the AIFC under English-law principles when appropriate, plus Astana Hub resident status during the first week of the program. |
| 03 | 0% corporate income tax, VAT, and personal income tax until 2029 | A preferential tax regime for IT companies that are Astana Hub residents. |
| 04 | Investors, mentors, community |
Pitch sessions within the cohort, 1:1 meetings with investors and the ecosystem, access to the Base Camp alumni community. |
Astana Hub has planned two identical two-week program cycles across August. We invite you to arrive on August 17, but if you can come earlier, we will be glad to accommodate you. The working program runs Monday through Friday; the Almaty trip, festivals and city events are listed separately.
| Week | Dates | Focus | What happens |
|---|---|---|---|
| 01 | Aug 3–7 | Arrival + registration | Welcome dinner, meet the city Obtain an IIN and temporary / permanent residence Company registration, bank accounts and cards Workshop: 0% tax and setup in Kazakhstan Workshop: Central Asian and Chinese markets Optional event: Comic Con Astana, a film, gaming and pop-culture festival (August 5–9) |
| 02 | Aug 10–14 | Ecosystem + networking | Pitch sessions within the group Meetings with investors and mentors Workshop: fundraising from a neutral jurisdiction Closing dinner, certificates and the Base Camp community |
| 03we arrive | Aug 17–21 | Arrival + registration + Almaty | Welcome dinner, meet the city Obtain an IIN and temporary / permanent residence Company registration, bank accounts and cards Workshop: 0% tax and setup in Kazakhstan Workshop: Central Asian and Chinese markets Travel to Almaty, Medeu, Shymbulak, Kok-Zhailau Optional event: Park Live Almaty (August 21–23) |
| 04 | Aug 24–28 | Ecosystem + networking | Pitch sessions within the group Meetings with investors and mentors Workshop: fundraising from a neutral jurisdiction Closing dinner, certificates and the Base Camp community Optional event: Family Rock Fest, Almaty region (August 28–30) |