BAKU, Azerbaijan, August 15. Joint programs of entrepreneurship and technology center ARDVENTURE and international technology park Astana Hub will help Kazakh startups enter the Turkish market and expand their presence in the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) region, an ARDVENTURE representative told Trend.
"International expansion has become more than just a growth strategy for technology startups—it is now an essential component of long-term sustainability and competitiveness. At ARDVENTURE, supporting startups from different countries in accessing new markets through Türkiye is one of our strategic priorities," the representative said.
According to the representative, the partnership with Astana Hub is viewed as an important opportunity to strengthen cooperation between the innovation ecosystems of Kazakhstan and Türkiye.
"In this context, we see our partnership with Astana Hub as a valuable opportunity. By strengthening collaboration between our two ecosystems, we aim to reach a greater number of startups, help entrepreneurs gain a deeper understanding of both the Turkish and Kazakh innovation ecosystems, and develop joint programs that support international expansion," the representative said.
The company noted that the goal of the cooperation is not only to facilitate startups' access to new markets but also to create opportunities for connecting them with investors, corporate partners, and new business development opportunities.
According to ARDVENTURE, through its locations in Ankara and Istanbul, ARDVENTURE provides startups with access to Türkiye's government-supported R&D and innovation ecosystem, while also offering incubation and acceleration programs, mentoring, business development support, investment readiness services, and internationalization guidance.
In addition, startups will be able to benefit from ARDVENTURE's investment mechanisms, including its Venture Capital Investment Fund (GSYF), Venture Capital Investment Trust (GSYO), and crowdfunding network. These instruments provide access to investors, corporate companies, and strategic business partners.
"Türkiye's strategic position as a bridge between Europe, the Middle East, North Africa (MENA), and the Turkic world also creates significant advantages. We believe Türkiye serves as a strong regional hub for technology startups pursuing international growth, and that the joint programs we develop with Astana Hub will contribute to helping Kazakh startups expand into both the Turkish market and the broader MENA markets," the company representative said.
In May 2026, on the sidelines of GITEX AI Kazakhstan 2026 in Almaty, ARDVENTURE and the international innovation cluster Astana Hub signed a Memorandum of Cooperation and Partnership aimed at developing the venture ecosystem and strengthening technological ties between Kazakhstan and Türkiye.
