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
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.
