The Biggest AI Startup Competition in Central Eurasia
The Biggest AI Startup Competition in Central Eurasia
EMPOWERING
CENTRAL EURASIAN STARTUPS
TO SCALE GLOBALLY
Silicon Valley
Silicon Valley
Silicon Valley
Artificial Intelligence
Artificial Intelligence
Artificial Intelligence
Central Eurasia
Central Eurasia
Central Eurasia
JOIN THE UNICORN GAME WITH CENTRAL EURASIA'S TOP AI STARTUPS.
JOIN THE UNICORN GAME WITH CENTRAL EURASIA'S TOP AI STARTUPS.
JOIN THE UNICORN GAME WITH CENTRAL EURASIA'S TOP AI STARTUPS.
Make the first step to showcase your startup in Silicon Valley, win $50K seed funding and present in front of Silicon Valley investors
Make the first step to showcase your startup in Silicon Valley, win $50K seed funding and present in front of Silicon Valley investors
Make the first step to showcase your startup in Silicon Valley, win $50K seed funding and present in front of Silicon Valley investors
WHY APPLY
WHY APPLY
WHY APPLY
OPPORTUNITY DESIGNED TO DRIVE REAL RESULTS
OPPORTUNITY DESIGNED TO DRIVE REAL RESULTS
OPPORTUNITY DESIGNED TO DRIVE REAL RESULTS
Experience the unprecedented through our AI startup competition designed to showcase, fund and accelerate leading AI startups.
Experience the unprecedented through our AI startup competition designed to showcase, fund and accelerate leading AI startups.
Experience the unprecedented through our AI startup competition designed to showcase, fund and accelerate leading AI startups.
Why choose us!
Why choose us!
Why choose us!
SILKROAD
INNOVATION HUB
SILKROAD
INNOVATION HUB
SILKROAD
INNOVATION HUB
We connect ambitious startups and global enterprises to the boundless opportunities of the U.S. market—right in the heart of Silicon Valley
We connect ambitious startups and global enterprises to the boundless opportunities of the U.S. market—right in the heart of Silicon Valley
We connect ambitious startups and global enterprises to the boundless opportunities of the U.S. market—right in the heart of Silicon Valley
Proven Expertise
Proven Expertise
Proven Expertise
With years of experience connecting regional startups to global markets and a track record of delivering measurable results, we craft acceleration programs that work
With years of experience connecting regional startups to global markets and a track record of delivering measurable results, we craft acceleration programs that work
With years of experience connecting regional startups to global markets and a track record of delivering measurable results, we craft acceleration programs that work
LARGEST PLATFORM
LARGEST PLATFORM
LARGEST PLATFORM
We are organizers of the largest tech conference in Silicon Valley on Central Eurasian innovation, providing unparalleled visibility and connections for regional startups.
We are organizers of the largest tech conference in Silicon Valley on Central Eurasian innovation, providing unparalleled visibility and connections for regional startups.
We are organizers of the largest tech conference in Silicon Valley on Central Eurasian innovation, providing unparalleled visibility and connections for regional startups.
How Competition Works
How Competition Works
How Competition Works
Timeline & Stages
Timeline & Stages
Timeline & Stages
1.
Application & Selection (April - May 2025)
Startups can submit applications to join the competition until May 15th. Who can apply: AI-driven startups from Kazakhstan, Azerbaijan, Georgia, Kyrgyzstan, Mongolia, Tajikistan, Turkey, Turkmenistan, and Uzbekistan.
2.
National & Regional Competitions (June - September 2025)
Shortlisted startups will compete in local pitch events within each country. The best startups from each country will advance to the Regional Finals, where the top 10 startups will be selected for the Grand Finale in Silicon Valley.
3.
Silicon Valley Acceleration Program (October 2025)
Finalists will travel to Silicon Valley to join the Silkroad Innovation Hub’s acceleration program. Hands-on training on U.S. market entry and mentorship from industry leaders.
4.
Grand Finale & Pitch at TechCrunch Disrupt (October 26, 2025)
Top 10 startups pitch in front of top-tier Silicon Valley investors at the Grand Finale. Finalists will also showcase their startups at the largest Central Eurasian startup competition and during TechCrunch Disrupt 2025.
1.
Application & Selection (April - May 2025)
Startups can submit applications to join the competition until May 15th. Who can apply: AI-driven startups from Kazakhstan, Azerbaijan, Georgia, Kyrgyzstan, Mongolia, Tajikistan, Turkey, Turkmenistan, and Uzbekistan.
2.
National & Regional Competitions (June - September 2025)
Shortlisted startups will compete in local pitch events within each country. The best startups from each country will advance to the Regional Finals, where the top 10 startups will be selected for the Grand Finale in Silicon Valley.
3.
Silicon Valley Acceleration Program (October 2025)
Finalists will travel to Silicon Valley to join the Silkroad Innovation Hub’s acceleration program. Hands-on training on U.S. market entry and mentorship from industry leaders.
4.
Grand Finale & Pitch at TechCrunch Disrupt (October 26, 2025)
Top 10 startups pitch in front of top-tier Silicon Valley investors at the Grand Finale. Finalists will also showcase their startups at the largest Central Eurasian startup competition and during TechCrunch Disrupt 2025.
1.
Application & Selection (April - May 2025)
Startups can submit applications to join the competition until May 15th. Who can apply: AI-driven startups from Kazakhstan, Azerbaijan, Georgia, Kyrgyzstan, Mongolia, Tajikistan, Turkey, Turkmenistan, and Uzbekistan.
2.
National & Regional Competitions (June - September 2025)
Shortlisted startups will compete in local pitch events within each country. The best startups from each country will advance to the Regional Finals, where the top 10 startups will be selected for the Grand Finale in Silicon Valley.
3.
Silicon Valley Acceleration Program (October 2025)
Finalists will travel to Silicon Valley to join the Silkroad Innovation Hub’s acceleration program. Hands-on training on U.S. market entry and mentorship from industry leaders.
4.
Grand Finale & Pitch at TechCrunch Disrupt (October 26, 2025)
Top 10 startups pitch in front of top-tier Silicon Valley investors at the Grand Finale. Finalists will also showcase their startups at the largest Central Eurasian startup competition and during TechCrunch Disrupt 2025.
FROM CENTRAL EURASIA TO SILICON VALLEY: AI FOUNDER'S ULTIMATE CHALLENGE!
$50K SEED FUNDING
$50K SEED FUNDING
SILICON VALLEY
SILICON VALLEY
GLOBAL EXPOSURE
GLOBAL EXPOSURE
VC CONNECTIONS
VC CONNECTIONS
Boost your AI startup's visibility and attract international investment opportunities
JOIN THE UNICORN GAME
JOIN THE UNICORN GAME
JOIN THE UNICORN GAME
"There going to be one-person billion-dollar companies soon."
"There going to be one-person billion-dollar companies soon."
"There going to be one-person billion-dollar companies soon."
Sam Altman., Founder & CEO Open AI
Partners
Partners
Partners
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Our Team
meet our team
Experience growth through innovative digital marketing designed to reach, inspire, and deliver results.
Asset Abdualiyev
Founder, CEO
Aikumis Seksenbayeva
Project Manager
Madi Tazhekenov
Project Manager
Our Team
Our Team
meet our team
Experience growth through innovative digital marketing designed to reach, inspire, and deliver results.
Asset Abdualiyev
Founder, CEO
Asset Abdualiyev
Founder, CEO
Aikumis Seksenbayeva
Project Manager
Aikumis Seksenbayeva
Project Manager
Madi Tazhekenov
Project Manager
Madi Tazhekenov
Project Manager
Our Team
Our Team
meet our team
Experience growth through innovative digital marketing designed to reach, inspire, and deliver results.
Asset Abdualiyev
Founder, CEO
Asset Abdualiyev
Founder, CEO
Aikumis Seksenbayeva
Project Manager
Aikumis Seksenbayeva
Project Manager
Madi Tazhekenov
Project Manager
Madi Tazhekenov
Project Manager
Faq
Faq
Faq
Your Questions Answered
Your Questions Answered
Your Questions Answered
Everything You Need to Know About AI Startup Competition 2025
Everything You Need to Know About AI Startup Competition 2025
Everything You Need to Know About AI Startup Competition 2025
WHO CAN APPLY FOR THE CENTRAL EURASIAN AI COMPETITION?
AI-driven startups from Kazakhstan, Azerbaijan, Georgia, Kyrgyzstan, Mongolia, Tajikistan, Turkey, Turkmenistan, and Uzbekistan with innovative solutions and global scaling potential.
WHAT IS THE APPLICATION DEADLINE?
WHAT DOES THE $50K FUNDING PACKAGE INCLUDE?
HOW ARE FINALISTS SELECTED FOR SILICON VALLEY?
WHO CAN APPLY FOR THE CENTRAL EURASIAN AI COMPETITION?
AI-driven startups from Kazakhstan, Azerbaijan, Georgia, Kyrgyzstan, Mongolia, Tajikistan, Turkey, Turkmenistan, and Uzbekistan with innovative solutions and global scaling potential.
WHAT IS THE APPLICATION DEADLINE?
WHAT DOES THE $50K FUNDING PACKAGE INCLUDE?
HOW ARE FINALISTS SELECTED FOR SILICON VALLEY?
WHO CAN APPLY FOR THE CENTRAL EURASIAN AI COMPETITION?
AI-driven startups from Kazakhstan, Azerbaijan, Georgia, Kyrgyzstan, Mongolia, Tajikistan, Turkey, Turkmenistan, and Uzbekistan with innovative solutions and global scaling potential.
WHAT IS THE APPLICATION DEADLINE?
WHAT DOES THE $50K FUNDING PACKAGE INCLUDE?
