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Kazakhstan's IT exports achieved $1 billion in 2025, signaling significant growth in the digital economy, as reported by Deputy Prime Minister Zhaslan Madiyev during a government review. The Astana Hub, comprising 2,000 IT companies and four international hubs, is central to this transformation, generating 800 billion tenge (approximately $1.5 billion) in revenue, a 20% increase from the previous year.

Over 100 Kazakh startups have accessed foreign markets through these hubs, including the region's first unicorn, Higgsfield. The newly launched Qazaqstan Venture Group aims for a $1 billion fund to enhance venture financing.

In the space sector, key design stages for an earth remote sensing satellite constellation are complete, with ongoing preparations for the Soyuz-5/Sunkar launch vehicle. Additionally, by the end of 2027, over 3,000 villages will gain high-speed internet access, and pilot testing of autonomous transport technologies is set to begin.