An accelerator for Central Asian social entrepreneurs held in an offline residency format in Almaty, organized by the Tamyr Platform and the EA Charity Fund.
On October 7, Tamyr Platform 2025, the accelerator for social entrepreneurs from Central Asia, concluded in Almaty. Ten teams that made it to the final stage of the residency received grants totaling 66 million tenge.
The five-day intensive of Tamyr Platform 2025 focused on building sustainable social businesses. Among the speakers were TEDx speaker Zhanna Prashkevich, Nazgiz Shukenova, founder of the Batyrkhan Shukenov Foundation, and Aisalkyn Talasbekova, head of the investment department at the ololo company group. They led educational sessions on topics such as project values, working with MVPs, developing creative social initiatives, and pitching workshops.
Vladislav Golyarko
Volunteer and founder of a company collecting waste for recycling
Rymgul Utepova
Founder of the rehabilitation center for children «Territory of Success»
Mukhammedzhan Kenesbek
Developer of ultra-light bionic hand prosthetics
Olzhas Sarsenbayev
Founder of the first screen reader in the Kazakh language
Arailym Kadyr
Founder of the only secondhand bookstore and multicultural hub in Astana
Aizhan Minzhasarova
Founder of a correctional center for children
Nurzada Amangeldi
Creator of an intelligent system for recognizing Kazakh sign language
Alua Makhkambayeva
Product Lead, creator of a Telegram bot for psychological support
Dilshod Tagoymurodov
Head of a mini-workshop producing reusable bags
Gulnaza Khalmanbetova
Founder of a community for young mothers
Denis Shin
Creator of a Telegram bot for selling food at discounts
Gulnar Niyazova
Founder of a speech therapy office for children with developmental differences
Mirali Giyosov
Activist and founder of an online audiobook library for the visually impaired
Galiya Bekkuzhiyeva
Founder of a project helping women find employment in difficult situations
Svetlana Bogatyryova
Suicidologist and head of the Anti-Bullying Community project aimed at combating bullying in schools
Anna Suvorova
Director of the cultural space Transforma
Karina Sekenova
Medical intern and founder of a project that helps diagnose Alzheimer’s disease using AI
Adlet Amirov
Founder of a network of inclusive coffee shops
Asel Zhuravleva
Founder and director of a cultural foundation
Ukey Muratalieva
Founder of a Telegram and WhatsApp-based marketplace where women with disabilities can sell their products
Mavlyuda Rafieva
Founder of a project supporting single mothers, women with disabilities, and HIV-positive women
Nurgiza Aimukhamedova
Early intervention expert with over 10 years of experience
Zhanar Pshenova
Founder of a zero-waste store
Arman Seydazimov
Project lead developing additive technologies for medical 3D manufacturing
Sagida Makhambetova
Activist supporting the preservation of traditional crafts
Aikanish Sadykova
Founder of a mentoring support ecosystem for young women
I would like to express my gratitude for the support of social entrepreneurship in Central Asia. It was a pleasure to meet the wonderful participants of the accelerator — people with great ideas and kind hearts.
— Gulnar Niyazova
Participation in Tamyr Platform provided not only expert knowledge and strategic support, but also a community of like-minded people that gave the project a new wave of development.
— Nurzada Amangeldi
The accelerator gave me an opportunity to look at my project from the outside. The speakers and participants shared diverse experiences, which helped me take my project apart into small parts and rebuild it into a better, upgraded version.
— Svetlana Bogatyryova
The accelerator became a valuable experience in terms of gaining knowledge, exchanging ideas, and transforming the project. Most importantly, the atmosphere and the Tamyr Platform team inspired us to reach new achievements.
— Vladislav Golyarko
The speakers of Tamyr Platform helped reshape the concept of my project, and the network built here will last a lifetime. The organizers were so dedicated that it gave me courage and faith — a reminder that the sun shines equally for everyone.
— Aizhan Minzhasarova
Tamyr Platform helped strengthen my belief in social projects, inspired me to grow, and encouraged collaboration across Central Asia. For Qaitadan, the accelerator became a partner in our mission of kindness — to people and to nature.
— Zhanar Pshenova
We found new friends and like-minded people, and learned how to make our project even stronger. The speakers and organizers helped us look at our idea from a different perspective and believe in ourselves. We learned from one another and brought home ideas that we will implement in our region.
— Galiya Bekkuzhiyeva
I had the impression that we all became one big team working toward a single goal — to make the world a better place. Social entrepreneurs often have enough ideas but lack knowledge. Tamyr Platform helped me find a new direction for the development of my project.
— Arailym Kadyr
This week gave me not only new knowledge but also energy, confidence, and the desire to move forward. I especially value the feeling of support, openness, and genuine connection — when new ideas are born through communication.
— Nurgiza Aimukhamedova
Tamyr Platform was the best accelerator experience I’ve ever had in terms of getting clear answers to my questions. The lectures were extremely useful — I wanted individual consultations with each speaker! There were many eye-opening moments that gave me the courage to make a difficult decision and say goodbye to one of my team members. I’m deeply grateful for the inspiring atmosphere that surrounded us throughout these days. Now, I have so many wonderful people around me and potential partners across all of Central Asia.
— Anna Suvorova
