INSUBCONTINENT EXCLUSIVE:
Historic regional competitors launches to showcase Central Eurasias increasing start-up ecosystem on Silicon Valleys biggest stage.For the
first time in its history, Central Eurasia will have a direct path to A Technology NewsRoom Startup Battlefield through the launch of Road
to Battlefield, a cutting-edge regional competitors that promises to put the underrepresented area firmly on the global innovation map.The
competition, arranged by Silkroad Innovation Hub in partnership with A Technology NewsRoom and Freedom Holding, will cover 9 countries
across Central Eurasia: Azerbaijan, Georgia, Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Mongolia, Tajikistan, Trkiye, Turkmenistan, and Uzbekistan
National competitors will cause a local final where the top three startups will make areas in A Technology NewsRoom Startup Battlefield 2025
in San Francisco.Weve been showing start-ups at A Technology NewsRoom Disrupt for numerous years as partners 14 start-ups in 2023, 24
startups in 2024 and we see that they can be competitive, said Asset Abdualiyev, CEO and founder of Silkroad Innovation Hub
In 2024, we had the biggest structure at A Technology NewsRoom Disrupt
We are happy to take our partnership with A Technology NewsRoom Disrupt to the next level by providing direct access to A Technology
NewsRoom Startup Battlefield 200 to the most appealing start-ups from the Central Eurasian region.An area all set for recognitionCentral
Eurasias start-up community has actually been silently developing momentum, representing a dynamic tech center of 100 million individuals
with among the youngest populations in the world
The region produces roughly 200,000 STEM graduates yearly and is home to an estimated 7,000 active start-ups across crucial sectors,
including AI, fintech, edtech, medtech, and e-commerce
The numbers tell a compelling story: Venture financing in Central Asia and the South Caucasus has actually grown 5.5 x in the last few
years, reaching $110 million in 2023 and $150 million in the very first half of 2024 alone
Noteworthy successes include AI business Higgsfield, valued at over $100 million, and Uzum from Uzbekistan, which raised $114 million in
financing, becoming the nations first unicorn with an appraisal of $1.16 billion
On the other hand, local workplaces of international players, such as Telegram and inDrive, have actually developed operations in
Kazakhstan.Despite this growth, the areas potential stays largely untapped by worldwide investors
The Road to Battlefield competition intends to alter that narrative by providing unprecedented presence and access to Silicon Valleys most
influential networks.Not all financiers comprehend how large the opportunities remain in that area, explained Abdualiyev
This competition is about showcasing that Central Eurasia has startups that are worthy of international acknowledgment
The effort has garnered strong support from essential local players
Magzhan Madiyev, CEO of Astana Hub in Kazakhstan, stressed the importance of this opportunity: Weve been helping start-ups scale in the US
through our acceleration programs and have seen real progress
Many companies have actually currently secured local investments, and this competitors offers an even larger platform for Kazakhstans
startups to be exposed.Strong regional partnershipThe competitors gain from a robust collaboration network across the region, supported by
leading local development centers and accelerators: Astana Hub (Kazakhstan); IT Park Uzbekistan (Uzbekistan); Future Laboratory (Georgia);
Sabah Hub and Innovation and Digital Development Agency (IDDA) (Azerbaijan); IT Park Mongolia (Mongolia); Accelerate Prosperity
(Kyrgyzstan); IT Park Dushanbe (Tajikistan); and Startup Centrum (Trkiye)
IT Park Uzbekistan, one of the crucial supporters, sees this as a vital action in community advancement
We are happy to support and assist Uzbek startups scale worldwide, said Abdulakhad Kuchkarov, CEO of IT Park Uzbekistan
We want that through our efforts to progress the endeavor ecosystem, our startups can be seen in the United States market and broaden
As part of the Central Asia Innovation Hub that we are now executing with Astana Hub, this effort lines up perfectly with our regional
The effort is backed by Freedom Holding as the primary partner, showing considerable economic sector dedication to regional development
has actually been supporting Central Eurasian teams on the international A Technology NewsRoom stage for a number of years now, and this
year is no exception, said Marlen Sikhayev, adviser to the president of Freedom Finance Global PLC
We believe in the capacity of local business owners and want to give them access to finest practices, mentorship, and financial investments
This initiative not just provides vital assistance for startups however also demonstrates that Central Eurasias innovation and innovation
sector is equaling global patterns and establishing as a merged region.Competition structure and timelineThe competition follows a carefully
structured process: Stage 1: National Competitions (July 21 August 10)
Each nation will host online pitch events.Stage 2: Regional Final (August 15)
The top 20 startups will compete in an online regional final to identify the three winners.Stage 3: Battlefield Preparation (September 1
Winners get extensive preparation through weekly webinars leading up to A Technology NewsRoom Disrupt 2025
Phase 4: A Technology NewsRoom Startup Battlefield (October 27 29)
The 3 finalists travel to Silicon Valley to contend in the A Technology NewsRoom Startup Battlefield 200
Special advantages for winnersThe 3 winning startups will get a detailed package created to optimize their Silicon Valley experience:
Guaranteed spots in A Technology NewsRoom Startup Battlefield 200.Round-trip flights to San Francisco for up to 2 group
members.Accommodation covered for up to 2 weeks.Startup cubicle and exhibit space for all three days of A Technology NewsRoom
Disrupt.Investor and networking access to top VCs and private market events.Branding and media direct exposure through occasion materials
and coverage opportunities.Startup criteriaThe competitors targets early-stage start-ups that satisfy specific criteria: Must not have
exceeded the pre-Series A funding stage.Must have a practical MVP.Should have limited worldwide media exposure.Must be based in one of the 9
Central Eurasian countries.Building on successA Technology NewsRoom Disrupt stands as one of the worlds most prominent tech conferences,
drawing in over 165,000 guests and including speakers such as Elon Musk, Serena Williams, and Satya Nadella
At its core, A Technology NewsRoom Startup Battlefield boasts an impressive 15-plus-year track record of releasing global tech giants,
consisting of Trello, Dropbox, N26, Mint, and Forethought AI
Alumni business have jointly raised over $32 billion, with more than 50 unicorns emerging from the program.Each year, 200 early-stage
startups compete for unrivaled direct exposure to top-tier investors and media, with 20 finalists advancing to complete live for $100,000
financing and the iconic Disrupt Cup.A historical momentThe launch of Road to Battlefield represents more than simply a competition; its a
historic moment for Central Eurasias startup community
By producing a direct pathway to among the worlds most distinguished start-up stages, the initiative promises to accelerate the areas
combination into the international development economy.As the competitors opens for applications, business owners throughout Central Eurasia
now have an opportunity to display their developments to Silicon Valleys most influential investors and partners
For a region that has long been underrepresented in international start-up competitors, it could be the driver that transforms Central
Eurasia into an acknowledged hub of international innovation.Applications for Road to Battlefield are now open, with a due date of July 15,
