Stages
ECO STARTUP COMPETITION
The Eco Startup Competition is a regional acceleration intensive aimed at identifying and supporting promising climate and green startups in Central Asia. The selected startups correspond to priority areas, including energy efficiency, renewable energy, waste management, efficient use of water resources, green construction, clean transport, as well as advanced materials and chemicals.
Eco Startup Competition
Event Program
3-Day Acceleration Intensive
April 20–22
Demo Day
April 23
Strategic Session + Award Ceremony
April 23
Date
Apr 20–22
Three-day sprint
April 23
Demo Day + Session +
Award Ceremony
Award Ceremony
Format
9:30 — 18:00
The competition will feature a three-day intensive acceleration sprint bringing together more than 20 startups from Central Asian countries.
Participants will take part in practice-oriented sessions, receive mentorship from industry experts, and improve the investment readiness of their projects.
9:00 — 12:00
Main Stage
The final Demo Day will be the key stage of the program, during which startups will present the results of their work and showcase developed solutions to an expert jury and event attendees.
17:00 — 18:00
Main Stage
Strategic Session "Regional Development of Climate Innovations"
The session will bring together heads of relevant government bodies and international organizations to discuss the prospects for developing climate innovations and establishing a Central Asian Regional Platform.
18:00 — 18:30
Main Stage
Winners Award Ceremony
Based on the Demo Day results, the best startups will be selected and awarded cash prizes, as well as recognized with awards and certificates for their contribution to the development of climate innovations.
Prizes · Diplomas · Certificates
Significance of the program
The Eco Startup Competition will help strengthen cross-border cooperation, form a regional innovation ecosystem, and promote scalable solutions aimed at sustainable development and adaptation to climate challenges. - make a rectangular rounded block with text in it
The Eco Startup Competition will help strengthen cross-border cooperation, form a regional innovation ecosystem, and promote scalable solutions aimed at sustainable development and adaptation to climate challenges. - make a rectangular rounded block with text in it
Time and Venue
The exhibition will take place at the IEC "EXPO" at the address: 53/1 Mangilik El Avenue.
The exhibition will take place at the IEC "EXPO" at the address: 53/1 Mangilik El Avenue.
Opening Hours:
April 22, 2026 (Wed): 11:00-18:00
April 23, 2026 (Thu): 09:00-18:00
April 24, 2026 (Fri): 09:00-14:00
April 22, 2026 (Wed): 11:00-18:00
April 23, 2026 (Thu): 09:00-18:00
April 24, 2026 (Fri): 09:00-14:00
© Regional Ecological Summit EXPO 2026
+7 708 026 66 88
April 22-24, 2026, Astana, MVC"EXPO"
