Tamyr Platform announced the start of application submission for offline-residentship – an intensive a week program for social entrepreneurs that will be hosted October 1-7 in Almaty. Citizens of Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Uzbekistan, Tajikistan, and Turkmenistan who are 18 and above with a registered IE or legal entity are eligible to participate.
Application submission is open from July 21 to September 1. 20-25 participants will be selected for residency, giving them the opportunity to turn their ideas into full-fledged projects with expert support. At the end of the program, residents will be able to apply for grants ranging from 5 to 10 million tenge.
Participants will have access to educational modules on launching and scaling projects, developing business models, individual consultations, and networking sessions. All stages of the accelerator are free of charge.
The future is shaped by brave individuals who are able to solve the problems of their communities. Tamyr is a space for these changemakers. We’re here to support those who care, turn ideas into real change, unite like-minded people in every city and corner of Central Asia, — Aidar Buribayev, Director of EA Charity Fund and Tamyr Platform.
Grants will be awarded based on the results of project pitches evaluated by the Expert Board. Beneficiaries will receive a contract with a requirement to submit financial reports.
I truly believe that our project can become a forge for entrepreneurs who see community as people — not just sales, — added Dastan Akkozha, Project coordinator .
Applications can be submitted on the website tamyrplatform.com.