Kazakhstani GameDev will come to life: developers will be helped to bring their game to the global market
Astana Hub launches GamePreneurs 2026
Translated with AI from the Russian original.
The technology hub Astana Hub has launched an acceleration program for game developers for the first time – GamePreneurs 2026. Specialists will be helped to assemble a team to create a project and bring it to market, the press service of the Ministry of Industry and Digital Development of Kazakhstan reported.
Who can participate in the program:
- programmers
- game designers
- 2D/3D artists
- sound designers
- QA specialists
- producers
- product and project managers
Many talented specialists in GameDev and IT do not launch their own projects simply because they cannot find a team or do not understand how to turn a game idea into a product.
The technology hub will help guide participants from concept to MVP, testing with real users, and preparing to work with publishers. The main feature of the program is the Pre-Accelerator stage.
Developers can meet, form groups, and develop a basic idea. Then they will move to the Accelerator level. They will be taught how to collect product metrics, prepare for a soft launch, and conduct a final pitch.
Experts, mentors, and specialized professionals with GameDev experience will work with GamePreneurs 2026 participants. The best teams will present their projects to investors on Demo Day. Applications for participation are accepted on the Astana Hub platform until August 31, 2026.
