An accelerator to support social entrepreneurs in the form of an offline residency in Almaty, with experts from the Tamyr Platform and the EA Charity fund.
For the first Tamyr Platform residency, 20–25 participants will be selected. They will have the opportunity to enhance their knowledge — from finance to digital tools — transform their ideas into business plans, expand their networks, and implement their projects through grants and stipends.
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
Participants will spend a week with experts from the Tamyr Platform and the EA Charity fund as part of the acceleration program. This will allow them to improve their skills, strengthen their ability to defend ideas and turn them into startups, and clarify their project concepts. Moreover, a special guest — a friend of the Tamyr Platform and the EA Charity fund — will join the program.
I truly believe that our project can become a forge for entrepreneurs who see community as people — not just sales.
– Dastan Akkozha
Unconventional project formats. Pros and cons of different forms for different tasks
Every social entrepreneur needs to find their own working format that will help fully reveal the idea and achieve the goal. At the workshop, Nargiz Shukenova will talk about unconventional project formats, their advantages and limitations. Participants will analyze which format suits different tasks and situations. The outcome will be an understanding of how to choose a form of implementation that strengthens their project.
Project financial model: how it is built and why it matters. Project budget: logic and forecasting
A financial model is a tool that shows what a project consists of and how it develops in the future. Aizhat Ruslanova will explain how to build a budget step by step, which methods to use for calculations, and how to identify revenue sources. Residents will review examples of sustainable solutions and common mistakes, and understand how to turn numbers into a system that helps manage the project confidently and present it convincingly to partners and investors.
Case of “Künde” café (how to maintain sustainable project financing)
Using the example of the social café “Künde,” Maulen Akhmetov will share his experience in building long-term financial sustainability. Accelerator participants will see how social mission and profitability can be combined, and which profit-generation mechanisms work in practice. We will examine real mistakes and successful decisions that help keep the project “afloat.”
Masterclass. Pitching with charisma. How to create engagement. The beginning and end of a pitch: how to be remembered
At this masterclass, Aliya Sandybaeva will reveal the secrets of a charismatic project presentation. Participants will learn how to capture the audience’s attention from the very first seconds and leave a strong impression at the end of a pitch. They will also practice creating engagement and working with non-verbal tools.
Working with the media. How media choose projects to promote
Aidar Buribaev will share practices of working with the media and explain how to build proper communication with journalists. We will discuss how to present a project so that media outlets show interest on their own, as well as explore tools and promotion channels that strengthen outreach and audience trust.
Methods of testing project hypotheses. Idea testing tools. Examples and cases of working MVPs
Aisalkyn Talasbekova will analyze tools for testing ideas and methods for verifying hypotheses at early stages. Real cases and examples of functioning MVPs will be presented. In the practical part, each participant will apply these methods to their own idea and evaluate its viability.
CustDev for project marketing and sales. Problem interviews. Emotional resilience of project founders
This block is dedicated to Customer Development — a key tool for validating ideas and testing real demand. Participants will learn how to get out of the “expert trap” and see the project through the client’s eyes. In practice, they will conduct problem interviews to obtain honest feedback.
Mission and values of a social entrepreneur. Personal values and project values
This lecture is devoted to personal and project values that form the foundation of social business. Residents will identify their own values and find their intersection with the project’s goals.
Venture Investments: An Investor’s Perspective and Opportunities for Social Projects
Gani Kasymov will share his experience in analyzing investment deals and explain how investors evaluate the potential of startups, including social ones. Participants will learn which criteria are important for venture funds, how to properly prepare a presentation, and what to focus on during negotiations with potential investors.
Attracting Venture Capital for Social Startups
Adilbek Kamiev will talk about the development of the venture market in Central Asia and the role of EA Ventures in supporting startups, how social projects can be transformed into sustainable business models, what types of cooperation with investors are possible, and what common mistakes often prevent entrepreneurs from raising funding. The practical part will include a workshop: from idea to investment strategy.
Tamyr Platform is a program launched by the non-profit EA Charity fund to support social entrepreneurs.
During the week in Almaty, participants of the accelerator immerse themselves in the topic of social entrepreneurship, gain new knowledge, and analyze mistakes in a comfortable environment under the guidance of invited experts and mentors from Tamyr Platform. The training is conducted in Russian.
Citizens of Kazakhstan, Uzbekistan, Kyrgyzstan, Tajikistan, and Turkmenistan who are 18 years or older.
Tamyr Platform Accelerator is open to social entrepreneurs, who aim to scale their project, strengthen influence, and get grant support. We are looking for initiatives that have a clear social mission and potential of sustainable development.
To submit an application your project must be eligible to following criteria:
Geography of participation
Citizens of
can participate.
Social mission
The project must solve certain social problems and must be aimed at sustainable development, long-term impact on society.
Participation goals
Participants must form clear and measurable goals to accelerate. It can be:
Development requests
The application must demonstrate a clear understanding of the area in which the project requires support. For example:
Consistency with the Fund’s Mission
The project must be in line with EA Charity fund’s mission, to empower initiatives that generate meaningful positive impact for people and communities in Central Asia.
Legal Entity Requirement
Only legal entities are eligible for grants under the accelerator. Participants should have a legal entity or be able to establish one quickly after being awarded the grant.
You can apply from July 21 to September 1 on the Tamyr Platform website by filling out the form.
For the first Tamyr Platform residency, 20–25 participants will be selected. Fill in the forms carefully, half filled or mistakes won’t be considered.
Each team can receive a grant ranging from 5 000 000 to 10 000 000 tenge.
The acceleration program will take place in Almaty from October 1 to 7.
Residents get free hotel stays. The organizers pay for food and travel.
Successful startups will get the chance to apply for grants. After starting their projects, teams will present them to an Expert Board made up of top managers from EA Group Holding and curators from Tamyr Platform.
