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Idea Miners closes applications for 4,000,000 ₸ Kazakhstan startup contest on 20 October
The contest is the second stage of a regional startup competition in Kazakhstan. The final is on 28 October 2026 in Karaganda.
Tokhum AI · 1 min read · reviewed by Leyla
Key facts
- Idea Miners is the second stage of a regional startup competition in Kazakhstan.
- Applications close on 20 October 2026 at 23:59 UTC+5.
- The prize fund is 4,000,000 ₸ plus grants from cloud services.
- The main prize is a pilot or contract with a large business.
- The final is on 28 October 2026 at 10:00 in Karaganda.
Idea Miners is the second stage of a startup competition in Kazakhstan's regions. Organizer Terricon Valley Karaganda said in a Telegram post that applications close on 20 October 2026 at 23:59 UTC+5.
The post said the prize fund is 4,000,000 ₸ plus grants from cloud services. The main prize is a pilot or a contract with a large business.
Partner bonuses come from Enji Guard, Command Center and PanDev, Terricon Valley Karaganda said. Teams from any region and any industry can apply. Projects at the idea stage are accepted, and participation is free.
The final is on 28 October 2026 at 10:00 at the House of Friendship in Karaganda.
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