source: KZ domestic support; format: Grant; requirements: Technology startups meeting the Astana Hub programme requirements, including legal-entity, team and activity-priority conditions
Astana Hub Seed Money Smart City
Official Astana Hub financing route for smart-city technology startups. Applicants submit documents through the Astana Hub platform, pass eligibility review and present the project before agreement signing and escrow-based disbursement.
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Overview
Official Astana Hub financing route for smart-city technology startups. Applicants submit documents through the Astana Hub platform, pass eligibility review and present the project before agreement signing and escrow-based disbursement.
Eligibility
Technology startups meeting the Astana Hub programme requirements, including legal-entity, team and activity-priority conditions
Financing is provided according to the revenue share model
As part of the funding program +1% - payment within 5 years after disbursement of funds As a member of Astana Hub +1% - payment of fees
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Be juridical person A startup must go through one of three stages of development Filing an application Applicant submits an application with documents at Astana Hub platform Application review Experts review application in terms of compliance with requirements Listening to the presentation Posting presentations of applicants to the Commission Agreement signing Receiver of Seed Money funds should enter into agreement Escrow Opening a deposit account in Freedom finance bank to transfer funds from the Fund for further development Mastering The beginning of the phased disbursement of funds by Escrow receipts
Documents for review
Memo Funding rules Examples of documents FAQ Frequently Asked Questions How to become Astana Hub participant? For more information please visit astanahub.com and open tab "Tax incentives". The main requirement is to carry out priority activities in sphere of information and communication technology.
How to become Astana Hub participant?
For more information please visit astanahub.com and open tab "Tax incentives". The main requirement is to carry out priority activities in sphere of information and communication technology. Who can apply for funding?
The applicant must meet the following criteria: 1) not to be in the process of liquidation or reorganization; 2) no rehabilitation or bankruptcy proceedings have been initiated against him; 3) the property has not been seized, and the activity has not been suspended; 4) there is no tax debt; 5) has not previously received and/or does not receive funding/grant from Astana Hub for the implementation of its project; 6) have a team consisting of at least 3 people; 7) have a certificate of completion of acceleration programs or be a member of technology centers; 8) activities correspond to the priority areas of AI, Blockchain, Defense tech, Space tech, Game dev, Hardware, Smart city .
Key conditions
Check these four points on the organizer's page first.
Confirm on the official page: deadline, amount.
Use the dedicated application form and compare its requirements with the source.
The card helps with selection; the organizer's rules govern the decision.
What to prepare
The exact list depends on the program. Use the organizer's page as final.
Check eligibility
Confirm geography, applicant type, sector limits, and submission language.
Check current terms
Rolling programs can change conditions without a separate deadline.
Prepare local documents
Check company status, digital signature, tax status, bank details, and supporting documents.
Verify the official source
Before applying, check the latest terms, forms, and contact details.
How to apply
The order may differ. Follow the organizer's instructions.
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Open the application page
If the program has a separate application form, start there and confirm the requirements on that page.
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Check criteria
Confirm country, applicant type, sector, project stage, and participant restrictions.
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Assemble the pack
Prepare project description, budget, supporting documents, and support letters when required.
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Submit and save confirmation
After submission, save the application number, email copy, or confirmation screenshot.