The Ecosystem Restoration Project on the Dried Aral Sea II (ERAS-II) invites all interested entrepreneurs and startups from Kazakhstan to participate in the “Climate Smart Green Startup Business Incubator” Program (hereinafter referred to as the Program).
The Program aims to provide support and enhance the skills of entrepreneurs implementing innovative solutions in the field of green technologies in the Aral and Kazaly districts (Kyzylorda region, Kazakhstan).
Applicants can be from any region of Kazakhstan, provided their projects are implemented in the Aral and Kazaly districts of the Kyzylorda region.
The Program will include a series of training sessions, conducted from September 2024 to March 2025 in a hybrid format (online and in-person meetings in Kyzylorda region).
ERAS-II invites startup founders from Kazakhstan working in sectors such as:
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Water resources management, including irrigation
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Digital agriculture
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Innovative farming and agribusiness
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Alternative energy in agriculture
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Circular economy and waste management
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Food processing and packaging
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Crop protection and animal care
The Program will accept startups at the developed idea stage or with a minimum viable product (MVP). Preference will be given to projects that have product/service demos with significant business potential.
Mentors and experts for the accelerator will be well-known specialists in Central Asia with experience running acceleration programs in agriculture, water management, and working with scientific and IT startups.
The application form for participation in the Program is available online at:
Online applications must be submitted by September 20, 2024.
The Ecosystem Restoration Project on the Dried Aral Sea II (ERAS-II) is implemented under the USAID Regional Water and Environment Project.