The goal of the Alatoo Hub Battle is to promote the development of student entrepreneurship and improve the startup ecosystem. During the event, students from various universities, entrepreneurs, investors, and market experts will be able to exchange experiences, while participants will have the chance for funding and support from professionals.
To become a participant, a number of conditions must be met:
- form a team and develop a startup idea;
- identify the value proposition and target audience;
- create and test a working prototype (MVP);
- complete a startup training at MUA;
- prepare a presentation of your project.
Eligible participants include:
- undergraduate and graduate students;
- teams of 2 to 5 people;
- projects with prototypes that have not yet received funding or grants;
- fields: EdTech, FinTech, AgriTech, HealthTech, CyberTech, Robotics, BioTech, GameTech, IndustrialTech.
- The final will take place on April 8, 2026, at the International University "Alatoo" (Tunguch microdistrict, Ankara St., 1/8), where 20 selected teams will compete for prizes in five categories, each of which includes funding of $1,000.
Winners will be determined in the following nominations:
- Best Social Impact – for the startup with the greatest social effect that improves the lives of people and communities.
- The Most Innovative – for the project with the most original and technological idea.
- Best AI Startup – for the startup with the best use of artificial intelligence to create practical and scalable solutions.
- Outstanding Pitching – for the team with the most convincing and professional presentation.
- Exponential Growth – for the startup with the greatest growth potential and readiness for scaling.
- Applications are accepted from February 23 to March 15, 2026, on the portal hub.alatoo.edu.kg.
For participation inquiries, you can contact via email: [email protected].
Additional information can be found on the official website (https://alatoo.edu.kg/) of MUA and on Instagram @alatoo.edu.kg.
