Some time ago we started to support and sponsor initiatives generated by startups, entrepreneurship and youth. We understand that Kazakhstani economy depends on young ambitious and technological youth. This why, we support Startup Weekend as a sponsor and in so doing we support youth entrepreneurship development. Team of students and young startups battled with each other on Hackathon Startup Weekend Blockchain in Astana, Almaty and Karaganda for the prize fund amounted at 1 mln. KZT invested by MFI “KMF” and Corporate Fund “KMF-Demeu”. These funds will allow launching the most promising startups using blockchain technologies in Kazakhstan. Final Startup Weekend gathered people with ideas, experts adjusting projects to better fulfill them, as well as people who expressed interest to new business ideas and keep up with the times. Dozens of projects were presented, as well as countless number of ideas on healthcare and education using blockchain technology. As a result three best projects according to jury’s opinion have been awarded. We can and eager to work with young entrepreneurs!
