The sixth batch of the international Silkway Accelerator program – implemented by Astana Hub in partnership with Google for Startups – has successfully concluded. This new batch once again demonstrated the strong potential of the regional startup ecosystem: graduates of the program raised $550,000 in investment and received $1.4 million in soft commitments.
The participant selection was carried out in several stages: from 180 applications, the expert commission selected 15 startups with high scaling potential, but only 11 successfully completed the accelerator. The batch included technology companies from Kazakhstan, Tajikistan, Azerbaijan, and Mongolia working in fintech, e-commerce, AI, logistics, healthcare, education, and business process automation. All participants are at the PMF or Scale stage and deliver ready, in-demand solutions, some of which are already being used actively in the market.
The finalists of the sixth batch presented their projects at the concluding Demo Day, held as part of the major international technology forum Digital Bridge 2025 in Astana. This marked the final stage of the 12-week acceleration program, during which startups received intensive support from global experts and mentors, built growth strategies, optimized business processes, and prepared for entering international markets. Participants were provided with free accommodation, office space, access to Google’s global expertise, and regular workshops on key aspects of scaling tech companies.
One of the standout successes of the sixth batch was the Azerbaijani startup Tryverse – one single source for design, visualization, marketing, and sales that turns physical products into fully interactive 3D digital twins. They solve the problem of slow, expensive, and fragmented product media production by replacing costly photo and video shoots with instantly reusable 3D content across web, AR, and ads.
“During the accelerator, we more than doubled our MRR and closed over $70,000 in new contracts with high-ticket brands across multiple regions. Our ARR exceeded $130,000, and profitable operations with a growing customer base proved strong product–market fit. We are now focused on expanding into the Turkish and MENA markets, onboarding 50+ enterprise customers, and integrating Tryverse with major e-commerce platforms including Shopify. Our long-term goal is to become the default 3D standard for global marketplaces, powering the visual layer of ecommerce worldwide,” said Orkhan Mammadov, co-founder of Tryverse.
In addition, the graduating batch included projects such as epsilon3.ai (a GovTech platform from Tajikistan powered by the zGAN AI model, enabling government organizations to predict risks and detect anomalies), Steppe AI (a Mongolian IoT + AI platform for logistics, energy, and agriculture), as well as a number of startups from Kazakhstan working in marketing analytics, restaurant automation, investment services, dental CRM, educational platforms, and rental management. These include: Mirai Tech – an AI platform with smart insoles that track biomechanics and provide personalized recommendations for rehabilitation and injury prevention; gro.now – an AI platform that replaces traditional costly marketing research; Rosta.kz – a platform for automating processes in retail and HoReCa; MacDent AI – an AI-powered CRM and ERP system for dental clinics and medical centers that increases efficiency and accuracy; Daryn.online – an educational platform for national exam preparation in four Central Asian countries; Paidax – a licensed investment platform combining brokerage tools with social interaction; Yume – a SaaS platform for rental business management with the integrated marketplace Yume+; and AVM.AI – an AI system that manages all restaurant processes from table reservations and delivery to inventory, guest reviews, and loyalty programs.
Yerbol Akhmetov, Director of Business Programs Office at Astana Hub, emphasized that such initiatives contribute significantly to achieving the strategic objective of increasing digital export revenue.
“The President has set a target of reaching $1 billion in digital export revenue by 2026. Today, Silkway Accelerator startups are already operating in the U.S., Mexico, and MENA markets, demonstrating real global competitiveness. Across six batches, the total valuation of participants has reached $575 million, while investment raised amounts to $47.7 million. Our partnership with Google for Startups has provided startups with unique access to global knowledge and resources, and we will continue strengthening collaboration with global leaders to support the growth of technology companies in Kazakhstan and the region,” noted Yerbol Akhmetov.
Silkway Accelerator is one of the largest and most ambitious startup accelerators in the region, bringing together advanced technology projects from Kazakhstan, Uzbekistan, Kyrgyzstan, Tajikistan, Turkmenistan, Azerbaijan, Georgia, and Mongolia. It has established itself as a unique platform connecting ambitious startups with international expertise, providing real access to global markets. The program not only strengthens the capabilities of startup teams but also promotes the sustainable growth of the digital economy across the entire region.
