On October 14, 2025, on the main stage of Expand North Star during GITEX Global 2025, the official opening of Tumar Innovation Hub was held — an international platform designed to support and scale startups from Central Asia, helping them enter global markets.
The launch of the hub was made possible with the support of Astana Hub, IT Park Uzbekistan, and DIFC Innovation Hub. Thanks to this collaboration, Tumar Innovation Hub becomes a place where talent, technology, and investment meet, building a bridge between Central Asia and the MENA region.
The opening ceremony was part of the Unlocking Central Asia program, which brought together representatives of innovation ecosystems, investors, and technology companies from Kazakhstan, Uzbekistan, and other countries of the region. This event highlighted the growing role of Central Asia as a dynamically developing hub of technological solutions.
The program featured a ribbon-cutting ceremony, the panel discussion “Bridging Regions, Building Futures: Central Asia–MENA”, keynote speeches from international partners, and the signing of new MoUs and partnerships.
“The opening of Tumar Innovation Hub is not just another step for our startups. It is a symbol that Central Asia is ready to declare itself on the global innovation map and make a contribution to the development of the international technology community,” — said Rinata Ilyubaeva, CEO of Tumar Innovation Hub.
The event marked an important milestone in the development of the regional ecosystem and opened a new chapter of international cooperation for Central Asian startups.
The launch of the hub was made possible with the support of Astana Hub, IT Park Uzbekistan, and DIFC Innovation Hub. Thanks to this collaboration, Tumar Innovation Hub becomes a place where talent, technology, and investment meet, building a bridge between Central Asia and the MENA region.
The opening ceremony was part of the Unlocking Central Asia program, which brought together representatives of innovation ecosystems, investors, and technology companies from Kazakhstan, Uzbekistan, and other countries of the region. This event highlighted the growing role of Central Asia as a dynamically developing hub of technological solutions.
The program featured a ribbon-cutting ceremony, the panel discussion “Bridging Regions, Building Futures: Central Asia–MENA”, keynote speeches from international partners, and the signing of new MoUs and partnerships.
“The opening of Tumar Innovation Hub is not just another step for our startups. It is a symbol that Central Asia is ready to declare itself on the global innovation map and make a contribution to the development of the international technology community,” — said Rinata Ilyubaeva, CEO of Tumar Innovation Hub.
The event marked an important milestone in the development of the regional ecosystem and opened a new chapter of international cooperation for Central Asian startups.