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Astana time (UTC+5)
If you want to immerse yourself in the atmosphere of entrepreneurship, fill out the form and we will contact you for a short introductory interview! We will write in Telegram, so make sure your account allows receiving messages.
Registration is on the organizer’s site. Opens a new tab.
1. Requirements for Participants
1.1. University students and aspiring startup founders can participate.
1.2. Previous programming and startup creation experience is not required.
1.3. The number of seats is limited. Registration and selection are required to participate.
2. Registration and Selection
2.1. Applications are accepted until the end of the day on 12 September 2026 inclusive.
2.2. Separate forms are provided for student participants and startup founders.
2.3. After reviewing the application, the organizers conduct a short introductory interview.
2.4. Participation is confirmed by an invitation from the organizers.
2.5. Communication with applicants is carried out via Telegram. The specified account must accept messages.
3. Team Formation
3.1. Individual registration without a team is allowed. The organizers help combine participants with complementary skills.
3.2. A founder can apply individually or together with a team.
3.3. When registering a team, the founder lists its members in their form.
3.4. Each team member additionally fills out a participant form and specifies the startup name.
3.5. When applying individually, the founder specifies "NO" in the team composition field.
4. Participant Form
4.1. In the application form, you must specify your full name, email, Telegram or phone number, location, and education details.
4.2. Education details include the university, bachelor's or master's program, year of study, faculty, and specialization.
4.3. It is necessary to describe your motivation and previous experience in hackathons, as well as indicate your level of Russian and English.
4.4. If there is no LinkedIn profile, "NO" should be specified in the corresponding field.
4.5. Additionally, you can provide information about work experience, internships, volunteering, and other achievements.
5. Startup founder application form
5.1. The founder specifies their full name, email, Telegram and/or phone number, LinkedIn profile, or its absence.
5.2. The application must contain the name and brief description of the startup, industry, team composition, and a link to the project presentation.
5.3. The problem that the startup solves must be described in one or two sentences.
5.4. The project website is specified if available. Additionally, you can leave questions and suggestions for the organizers.
5.5. Having a ready MVP is not required during registration.
6. Project work
6.1. Teams research the customer problem, validate hypotheses, and develop the product.
6.2. The goal of the work is to prepare an MVP and present the project to investors.
6.3. Preparation includes creating a prototype, a roadmap, and a presentation.
6.4. During the final pitch, teams present their results and answer questions from experts.
7. Photos, videos, and personal data
7.1. Photo and video shooting is conducted during the event.
7.2. In the registration form, you must separately answer questions regarding consent to filming and personal data processing for participant selection.
7.3. Positive and negative answers are provided for each of these questions.
