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Astana Hub connector explains support options for IT firms on Business Nomads
Nurlybek Maratov, an IT entrepreneur and official Astana Hub connector, joined host Serik Akishev. The episode covers Astana Hub and AIFC support and Maratov's Barion AI project.
Tokhum AI · 1 min read · reviewed by Leyla
Key facts
- Nurlybek Maratov is an IT entrepreneur and an official Astana Hub connector.
- Maratov discussed Astana Hub and AIFC support on the Business Nomads podcast.
- The episode covered how Astana Hub connectors review and support projects.
- Maratov also discussed plans for his project Barion AI.
Nurlybek Maratov, an IT entrepreneur who serves as an official Astana Hub connector, was the guest on the Business Nomads podcast, hosted by Serik Akishev. The episode, published on 23 October 2026, looked at how startups and IT companies in Kazakhstan can use the support available through Astana Hub and the AIFC (МФЦА).
The episode description says the discussion covered the role of Astana Hub's official connectors, how they work with companies, the criteria they apply when reviewing projects, and when an entrepreneur should get in touch with one.
AIFC was a separate topic. The conversation covered what the jurisdiction is for, which companies it fits, and what it adds when combined with Astana Hub. Copyright registration, the profile of Astana Hub participants and the most frequent questions from entrepreneurs were also part of the conversation.
Maratov talked about Barion AI, the project he is developing. He described its plans, how it operates, how the team is assembled, and the development requests the company is working on with clients.
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