14 startups from Central Asia and Mongolia, with
half of them originating from Kazakhstan, took part in the TechCrunch Disrupt
global event in San Francisco. The domestic developers presented their IT
products to Silicon Valley investors, including a project in the field of
artificial intelligence and neuroradiology, as shared by Asset Abdualiyev, the
founder and CEO of Silkroad Innovation Hub. According to him, the primary aim
of the Hub is to foster collaboration among Turkic and Central Asian countries
to expand the scope of digital solutions. Essentially, the innovation community
is becoming a platform for networking, knowledge sharing, and partnership
development among IT professionals, entrepreneurs and developers in the region.
The consolidation of efforts by the best in the field is expected to yield
ambitious results in the next 5-7 years, primarily in attracting around $300
million in startup investments. Subsequently, the export of IT products from
the Hub participants could reach $1.5 billion.
“The Silkroad Innovation Hub represents eight
countries, meaning we work with founders from eight different nations. Our
focus is on developing the Central Eurasian region, encompassing five Central
Asian states, along with Azerbaijan, Turkey and Mongolia. Our main goal is to
introduce ourselves and our startups to the world, connecting with fellow
entrepreneurs and venture investors, while presenting the potential of our
region. For startups, the goal is probably to find new investors, customers,
and establish partnerships. As organizers, our main objective is promoting our
hub. Our region holds immense potential, as we and other representatives have
emphasized,” Abdualiyev said.
