Build the Future: Applications Now Open to Founder Institute Central Asia Virtual 2022

Rethink what's possible in 2022: the world needs more entrepreneurs to lead the way in creating a better future, for everyone.

Whether you have already launched a startup or are still in the idea-phase, now is the time to act. As the global community moves incrementally toward an eventual post-pandemic future, today it remains filled with reshuffled industries and new problems in need of solutions. As we continue into 2022 and beyond, each and every entrepreneur has the opportunity to play a part in helping shape that better future.

That's why we are excited to announce applications are now open for the Central Asia Virtual 2022 program.

If you could use a structured process and a lifetime of support from Nur-Sultan's top investors and entrepreneurs to build something meaningful, then apply to the Central Asia Virtual 2022 Founder Institute today.

Local COVID-19 Update: In an effort to #StopTheSpread and ensure everyone’s health and safety, this program is planned to be held online. Learn more on our Virtual Program FAQ page.

We will be hosting several free startup events in Nur-Sultan over the coming weeks, where you can learn from top entrepreneurs from the comfort of your home:

Founder Institute Online Information Session: https://FI.co/infosession

See all upcoming events

Based in Silicon Valley and with chapters across 200+ cities worldwide, the Founder Institute is designed to help you build an enduring business that can survive and thrive in the “new normal.” We do this by giving you a clear process, combined with constant feedback from a devoted network of international entrepreneurs and investors. Participants in the 4-month core program also get access to a lifetime of support through the Founder Institute's industry-leading free post-programs.

The Nur-Sultan accelerator is led by some of the region's top startup leaders, including Anarbek Utegulov (Director of Business Accelerator, NURIS), Assylzhan Upasheva (Business incubator senior manager, Nazarbayev University Research and Innovation System), Bolat Sultankulov (Mr, Kletochnaya terapiya LLP), Yernar Terlikbayev (LL, YellowX OU). In addition, some of Central Asia's top investors, entrepreneurs, and CEOs will be participating as mentors in the program, providing expert feedback and evaluation. The list of startup mentors for the Nur-Sultan Founder Institute includes:

Akmal Paiziev: Founder, CEO, Express24
Alibek Junisbayev: CEO, Awsm Bank
Alim Khamitov: CEO, MOST Ventures
Amirkhan Omarov: Founder & CEO, Ihsan Capital
Anna Ossipova: Managing Director, Uchet.kz
Anuar Baitulakov: Co-founder, CEO, TuraqShare
Anuar Seifullin: Investment Director, Quest Ventures
Askhat Omarov: Founder, CEO, Santufei; Farel
Baizhan Kanafin: CEO, Documentolog
Bauyrzhan Ospan: Founder, CEO, Cleverest Technologies
Bolat Sultangazin: Startup mentor
Dilshod Zufarov: CEO, Uzbekistan Venture Capital Association
Jeffrey Paine: Founding Partner, Golden Gate Ventures, Singapore
Joseph De Leon: Founder, MAIN [Manila Angel Investors Network]
Kairat Aitpayev: Founder, CTO, Wealtrix
Kairat Akhmetov: Co-founder, CTO, Nommi
Kemel Aitzhanov: Supervisory Board member, Bridge Group
Konstantin Gorozhankin: Co-founder, Processing.kz
Magzhan Madiyev: Co-founder, Naimi.kz
Marat Tolibayev: CEO, Activat
Mukhit Seidakhmetov: COO, Delivery Club
Nurkhan Iskendir: Senior Product Manager, BTS Digital
Ruslan Rakymbay: Founding member, QazAngels Business Angels Club
Rustem Akishbekov: Partner , Arkley Brinc VC
Sabit Naukenov: Founder, Giftsensor
Saken Nigmashev: Co-founder, 7DEALZ
Sayasat Nurbek: CEO & Founder, BTS Education
Sayat Uvazhanov: Co-founder, CEO, iBEC systems
Timur Bairov: CEO, Bitfury Kazakhstan
Yelena Sedykh: Co-founder, CEO, Dogovor24
Yerlan Minavar: Chief Innovation Officer, Transtelecom
Yerlan Yessimseitov: Co-founder, CEO, Naimi.kz
Yernar Terlikbayev: CEO, PT Mikro Kapital Indonesia
Yerzhan Ryskaliyev: CEO & co-founder, Clockster
Yonatan Kagansky: Founder, NewSpark

And many more to be announced.

Since 2009, the Founder Institute has helped over 7,800 Alumni raise over $1.85BN funding, get into seed-accelerators, generate traction, recruit a team, build a product, transition from employee to entrepreneur, and more (see the FI 10 Year Impact Report here).