Central Asia Startups Invited to ITEC 2026 in Beijing

Khan Tengri Innovation Hub has opened applications from Central Asian startups for ITEC 2026, an international pitch program for projects in AI, aerospace, healthcare, and industrial tech. The final takes place in Beijing: the Global Finals prize pool exceeds 8 million dollars, and participants get free workspace in the Chinese capital plus access to mentors and investors. The format is fully online, with applications open until September 15, 2026.

For Kazakhstani deep-tech teams, including those building AI products, this is a rare chance to pitch before an international jury and reach the Asian market without traveling. The pitch format is simple: a 15-minute session with a 5-minute presentation in English, which lowers the barrier for small teams without experience in major pitch competitions.

Check whether your product fits the AI, Aerospace, Healthcare, or Industrial Tech categories, and whether you can prepare materials before the September deadline. Judges in such contests value a working product over a prototype — the same principle shapes 1Cifer's agents, each answering from company data and completing tasks on its own.