Women-led IT companies in Kazakhstan grow 1.6-fold in 2 years
The number of women-led IT companies at Astana Hub has nearly doubled since 2023, with female entrepreneurs securing major investments and global recognition.
ASTANA, Kazakhstan (MNTV) – The number of women-led IT companies at Kazakhstan’s Astana Hub International Technopark has grown significantly, rising from 179 in early 2023 to 301 in 2025, the Astana Hub’s press service reported on March 4.
According to The Astana Times, Astana Hub Managing Director Daniya Akhmetova noted that while this growth is promising, women still account for only 30% of IT specialists, underscoring the need to close the gender gap in Kazakhstan’s tech industry.
To support women in technology, Astana Hub offers educational programs, accelerators, and investment opportunities. Initiatives like IT Aiel, Tech Girls, and TechnoWomen have provided thousands of women with resources to enter and advance in the field.
The Level Up Program, implemented with UNICEF and GameLab at the Kazakh-British Technical University, has trained over 200 participants in game development.
Additionally, the AI Skills Accelerator for Girls, launched in collaboration with the International Telecommunication Union (ITU), helps young women aged 18-25 gain expertise in artificial intelligence.
Women-led startups at Astana Hub are achieving remarkable success. Laura Yeraliyeva, founder of YAYA, a children’s entertainment booking platform, secured $210,000 in investments, expanded to Uzbekistan, and reached the Startup World Cup semi-finals.
Tota Smatova, the mind behind CheckDoc, is developing a mobile medical diagnostics platform that has already attracted $300,000 in investments and partnered with over 300 clinics.
Assylzat Issatayeva, the founder of AIDENTIS, raised $200,000 for her AI-powered dental diagnostics project, bringing total investments to $500,000. Meanwhile, Yana Ten, the creator of ZebraEye, received a $40,000 grant, presented at Qatar Foundation, partnered with Web Summit Qatar 2025, and joined the Global Innovation Link program.
Aidana Aituarova, CEO of Porte Tech, secured $100,000 at the Taqadam competition in Saudi Arabia for her SaaS hotel management solution. Meruyert Alpiyeva, through Algapay, has developed a system allowing employees to receive salaries ahead of payday, reducing staff turnover by 15-20%.
Makpal Ikramova, founder of Inventivo, a computer vision-based rehabilitation platform, was longlisted for the 2025 Aurora Tech Award, which honors female tech founders making a global impact.
As women continue breaking barriers in Kazakhstan’s tech sector, industry leaders emphasize that ongoing education, funding, and mentorship programs will be crucial in ensuring greater female participation in the industry.
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