In this episode of East-West Connect, we take a closer look at Kazakhstan's thriving tech industry at the Astana hub, where AI startups like Arlan Biotech and Autism Spectrum are shaping the future of innovation.
</p><div style="--widget_related_list_trans: 'Related';"><div class="c-ad c-ad-halfpage u-show-for-mobile-only"><div class="c-ad__placeholder"><img class="c-ad__placeholder__logo" src="https://static.euronews.com/website/images/logos/logo-euronews-grey-6-180x22.svg" width="180" height="22" alt="" loading="lazy"/><span>ADVERTISEMENT</span></div></div><p>Kazakhstan's IT sector is experiencing rapid growth, with the Astana Hub at the forefront. This hub supports over 1,500 companies and is a center of innovation and technological advancement.
Among the supported startups is Arlan Biotech, which leverages AI to accelerate antibody discovery, aiming to transform the drug development landscape. Another notable startup, Autism Spectrum, is developing an app to aid in diagnosing and supporting children with autism, with the app currently undergoing testing in hospitals.
Despite the growth, Kazakhstan continues to encourage its tech sector through initiatives such as the Google for Startups program. The sector’s exports have reached over $700 million, as reported by Minister Zhaslan Madiyev. Companies based at the Astana Hub export to almost 90 countries, contributing to Kazakhstan’s efforts to diversify its economy.
