WELCOME TO KHAN TENGRI INNOVATION HUB

Khan Tengri Innovation Hub is a strategic initiative connecting startups, corporates, investors, public institutions, & innovation leaders from Central Eurasia & China.

About Hub

We foster bilateral cooperation in technology & innovation through structured engagement, partnership building, & knowledge exchange.

Mission

We empower Central Eurasian entrepreneurs to scale & innovate through trusted partnerships with China’s tech ecosystem

Vision

To be the leading cross-border innovation bridge connecting Central Eurasia, China & global markets, accelerating sustainable growth &technological leadership across regions

Objectives

Promote visibility of Central Eurasian innovation in China.Build a platform & community for regional startups & entrepreneurs.Empower entrepreneurs to scale & connect with China.Facilitate partnerships, technology exchange, & R&D between China & Central Eurasia.

Strategic Partners & Media Partners

Strategic Partners

Media Partners

Our ecosystem

Hub drives cross-border collaboration & global scale

Inbound China

Residency Program in Shanghai
Tailored Scale-up programs
Incubation & joint R&D with reputable Science and Technology Parks (STP)

Cross-Border Collaboration

Corporate innovation
Business Missions
Ecosystem Events

Outbound China

Residency Program in Astana & Tashkent
Technology Transfer
Establishing R&D Centers

What makes hub unique?

The first Innovation Hub in China aggregating 7 Central Eurasia countries’ market entry & innovation collaboration efforts.
Supported by the government – Ministry of Artificial Intelligence and Digital Development of Kazakhstan & Ministry of Digital Technologies of Uzbekistan.
Backed by the largest Innovation Parks in the region – Astana Hub & ITPark Uzbekistan.
Trusted & strong partnership network in Central Eurasia.
Access to key corporates & state agencies in Kazakhstan & Uzbekistan.
Access to untapped startup pipeline & IT professionals.
Dual support: inbound and outbound innovation
Experienced team of professionals.

Hub programs on demand

Innovation Business Missions for Executives

AI Education Trips

China Hardware/Robotics/Drones Accelerator

China Market Study

China Market Entry Bootcamp

China Outbound

Our team

Lazzat Borankulova

Founder & CEO of Khan Tengri Innovation Hub

20 years in investment & asset management executive roles in the largest SWF & PE ($80bl AUM), expert in fundraising & investor relations, Harvard Business School alumni. LP & value add member of More Than Capital VC Fund ($50Mn)

Maral Shashkenova

Partner of Khan Tengri Innovation Hub, Lecturer on Financial management for MBA at KIMEP

20 years in investment, business analysis & strategy in the largest SWF ($76bl AUM) & PE, expert in business transformation, M&A deals, VC & startups ecosystem

Nurgissa Seilov

Strategic Partner at Khan Tengri Innovation Hub. Technology transfer.

20+ years in business transformation, strategic planning and operational excellence across public and private sectors. Founder & CEO of BPM Solutions and ABPMP Kazakhstan Chapter, focused on technology transfer and measurable business results.

Karina Tsoy

Program Director at Khan Tengri Innovation Hub

14+ years of experience in operations and international project management. Focused on startup acceleration, cross-border partnerships, and connecting Central Asia with China’s innovation ecosystem.