Industrial AI
acceleration program
Start the pilot and scale the solution
acceleration program
Start the pilot and scale the solution
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The goal of the program is to implement and scale AI solutions across key sectors of Kazakhstan’s economy by launching the country’s first applied AI accelerator. The acceleration process will involve scouting, selecting, and testing AI solutions through pilot projects.
Industry experts and trackers will provide mentorship and facilitate collaboration between AI solution providers and corporate clients.
Industry experts and trackers will provide mentorship and facilitate collaboration between AI solution providers and corporate clients.
Almaty Hub Industrial AI Accelerator is an acceleration program designed to promote the practical implementation of artificial intelligence in the real sector of Kazakhstan’s economy as part of the National AI Development Strategy.The initiative is organized by the Ministry of Digital Development and Aerospace Industry of the Republic of Kazakhstan (MDDIAI) and Almaty Hub.
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Driving digital transformation and process optimization in finance through advanced AI technologies.
Driving digital transformation and process optimization in finance through advanced AI technologies.
Healthcare
Integrating AI solutions to improve diagnostics, treatment, and the overall quality of healthcare services.
Identifying and implementing AI solutions to enhance efficiency, sustainability, and safety in the energy and oil & gas sectors.
Enhancing the efficiency of government operations through the adoption of AI-powered solutions.
Financial Sector
Mining and Construction
Deploying AI technologies to improve productivity, safety, and sustainability in the construction and mining industries.
Energy
Public Sector
Collaborative Ecosystem:
Bringing together startups, companies, experts, and clients to jointly drive the transformation of Kazakhstan’s economy.
Promoting innovative AI solutions across key sectors of Kazakhstan’s economy to enhance their efficiency and competitiveness.
Measurable Impact:
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Identify and gather AI solutions for scaling across key sectors of Kazakhstan’s economy.
Present selected AI solutions to corporate clients.
Launch pilot projects in 2025.
Build a portfolio of AI solutions for long-term collaboration through 2027.
Helping corporate clients achieve tangible results from pilot projects and reach their strategic objectives.
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Mission
Driving AI Adoption:
Value for participants
Opportunity to deliver presentation at Demo Day to corporate and government clients
Access to real corporate customers
Support from international experts and trackers
Assistance in packaging and structuring the pilot project
Opportunity to scale successful solutions in 2025 and beyond
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Legal entity
A registered company in Kazakhstan or willingness to register upon successful pilot launch
Operational Readiness
Experience in piloting and successful implementation cases with corporate or government customers
No restrictions on AI technology types
Machine learning, natural language processing, computer vision, recommendation systems, generative AI, predictive analytics, robotics, decision support systems, hybrid systems, AI voice assistants, chatbots, etc.
*Preference is given to scalable solutions applicable across industries and business functions
AI solutions
AI-Driven Startups and Companies
Readiness to work
A minimum team of two specialists capable of working on real cases within the accelerator.
Teams consisting of at least two qualified specialists capable of participating in an acceleration program and addressing real-world business cases.
Timeline
Until June 1, 2025
Until June 1, 2025
Application submission and selection of solutions
June 1 – July 1, 2025
June 1 – July 1, 2025
Acceleration phase: working on client cases, educational modules, and pilot project launch
Includes:
Includes:
Workshop 1: Accelerator methodology and pilot implementation stages
Workshop 2: Client value proposition and pitch preparation
Matching Session: Solution presentations to corporate clients and pilot alignment
Workshop 3: Selling pilots and managing stakeholder expectations
Workshop 4: Negotiation strategies and pilot project management
Workshop 5: Data analysis and AI integration
Workshop 6: Transitioning from pilot to solution scaling
Individual Support: Participant tracking, mentor guidance, and expert recommendations from international advisors
Workshop 2: Client value proposition and pitch preparation
Matching Session: Solution presentations to corporate clients and pilot alignment
Workshop 3: Selling pilots and managing stakeholder expectations
Workshop 4: Negotiation strategies and pilot project management
Workshop 5: Data analysis and AI integration
Workshop 6: Transitioning from pilot to solution scaling
Individual Support: Participant tracking, mentor guidance, and expert recommendations from international advisors
You must have production resources: engineers and project managers to work on the pilot project (minimum of 2 specialists)
Readiness: pilot launch in December 2024 with possible continuation in 2025
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Participation is free
We expect products or MVPs with proven pilot success
You can initiate up to 2 pilot projects simultaneously
You will engage in 4 weeks of intensive interaction with potential customers to launch a pilot project
FAQ
Accelerator is a program that helps startups and companies accelerate the development of their solutions by providing access to corporate and government customers, finding a funding schemes, experts, and methodologies for piloting and scaling your AI solution. The accelerator has two main functions: educational and practical. This accelerator emphasizes the practical aspect, including matchmaking between clients and AI solutions, as well as facilitating pilot project launches.
Companies whose solutions are at least at the working MVP stage can participate. Preference is given to products and R&D teams with real experience in piloting and implementing AI solutions in the corporate or government sector.
The selection process includes submitting an application, evaluating the team and product, ensuring alignment with industry focus, and readiness for piloting. In the first stage, applications are assessed based on criteria such as data completeness, industry experience, justification for AI use, commercial viability, and piloting readiness. In the second stage, interviews with experts are conducted to confirm the data and discuss participation terms. The evaluation is carried out by a committee comprising AI experts, representatives of ACF PIT, and the AI Committee.
Participants gain access to the pressing needs of corporate customers, training from international experts, assistance in packaging pilot projects, and the opportunity to scale solutions both within Kazakhstan and beyond.
Applications can be submitted via the accelerator's landing page by clicking the 'Apply Now' button and completing the registration form.
A pilot project is the testing of your AI solution in real customer's conditions to evaluate its effectiveness, adapt it to business needs, and prepare it for implementation. The pilot project is regulated by a document signed by the client and the provider (in the form of a letter of intent), formalizing the scope, timeline, KPIs, and stages of the pilot project. The duration of the pilot project may vary; you can initiate a pilot in 2024 and continue its implementation in 2025. However, it is important to demonstrate a working prototype using the customer's data within 3–4 weeks.
Training and interaction with experts are conducted online, but participation in DEMO DAY and other key accelerator events can be either offline or online, depending on your location.
The initiative is organized by the Almaty branch of the Autonomous Cluster Fund 'Park of Innovative Technologies' (ACF PIT) supported by the AI Committee of the Ministry of Digital Development, Innovations, and Aerospace Industry of the Republic of Kazakhstan (Digital Ministry). The project is implemented with the participation of Launch Lab and international experts in artificial intelligence.
Among the customers are leading companies from the energy, construction, finance, and healthcare sectors: oil production enterprises, power generation and distribution companies, medical institutions, etc.
By applying to the accelerator, you are automatically included in the shortlist of solutions considered for acceleration in 2024 and 2025. If you are not selected for the accelerator in 2024, you will automatically have the opportunity to become a candidate for participation in 2025.
Throughout the accelerator, you will undergo training, participate in workshops, prepare presentations and pitches, collaborate with customers to finalize pilot agreements, and test your solution in real-world business scenarios. Within the accelerator's tight timelines, you will not only pitch your solution to a pool of customers and spark their interest but also, with the support of experts and moderators, negotiate pilot project terms, sign the pilot project agreement, and launch a demo of your AI solution using customer data.
Yes, you can apply. However, if your pilot project is successfully launched and you are selected for the national pool of AI solutions, it will be required to register a legal entity in the Republic of Kazakhstan to continue co-operation.
The accelerator prioritizes solutions with a pilot duration of up to three months. If your solution requires additional time, it can be adjusted or prepared for a longer implementation phase.
Yes, you can participate. The accelerator team provides support in English and customers are ready to communicate with international participants.
The possibility of financing is assessed individually depending on negotiations with customers. Participants piloting solutions in the Mining & Energy Tech sector may qualify for funding of multiple pilot projects, with a total allocation of up to 10 million tenge, subject to specific conditions.
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