Steppe Tech Lab Reaches Startup World Cup Uzbekistan 2026 Finals
The company was selected among 15 finalists from 219 applications across 29 countries. On September 24, Steppe Tech Lab will represent Kazakhstan in Tashkent before an international jury.
Steppe Tech Lab has been selected as one of the 15 finalists for Startup World Cup Uzbekistan 2026, chosen from 219 applications across 29 countries. On September 24, we will represent Kazakhstan in Tashkent before an international jury of investors, founders, and tech leaders.
The regional winner will earn a spot at the Grand Finale in San Francisco to compete for a $1 million investment prize.
Why It Matters
For us, this is more than just a competition—it is proof that the product we are building in Kazakhstan is internationally relevant and capable of competing alongside startups from the US, India, Japan, Georgia, Uzbekistan, and other nations.
Steppe Tech Lab develops its own AI system for media monitoring and analysis, covering everything from data collection and source attribution to sentiment analysis, narrative tracking, reputation risk management, and executive reporting.
