Applications open for the AI & Digital Bridge Awards 2026

Astana Hub announced the opening of applications for the AI & Digital Bridge Awards 2026. The prize will be presented at Digital Bridge, Central Asia's largest technology forum, which gathers investors, corporations and state delegations from across the region.

For AI startups and technology teams the award's value lies in the audience of the moment: winners and finalists are shown to exactly the people who usually take months of cold emails to reach. Past Digital Bridge seasons include cases where making the final turned into investments and corporate contracts.

Applications are worth filing not only for pure startups. If your company — even in a traditional industry — has built a notable AI solution internally, participating brings the case onto the regional stage: reputation, partners and access to talent. One practical tip: show measured impact in the application — juries of technology awards have long voted for deployment numbers, not demo polish.