YAYA, a standout from the She Loves Tech Central Asia Regional Pitch Competition, has secured its place in the global competition in Singapore. The regional competition, held on September 19th during ICTWeek Uzbekistan, showcased the remarkable impact of women founders in Central Asia.

The competition brought together talented female founders from across the region, fostering collaboration and inspiration. Esteemed judges, including Azizakhon Ortikkhujaeva, Nodira Shermatova, Elmira Obry, Ariunbileg Deleg, Michael Finker, Yodgor Gafurov, Jennifer Cheng-Lo, and inspiring speakers provided invaluable insights and support to the participating startups.

A heartfelt thank you to the mentors who generously shared their expertise and guidance, helping the startups refine their pitches and prepare for success. Special thanks also go to community partners IT-Park Uzbekistan, Golomt Bank, TBC UZ, Sono Fintech NFBI, CallPro, MOST Business Intelligence, Ilmhona, U-enter, High Technology Park of the Kyrgyz Republic, and ICTWeek Uzbekistan 2024 for their vital role in supporting women-led startups in the region.

The Top 3 Winners:

• YAYA – Laura Yeraliyeva (CEO), Kazakhstan
• Mama Space – Gulnaza Khalmanbetova (CEO), Kyrgyzstan
• INMO Engineering – Tergel Bayarsaikhan (CTO), Mongolia

The She Loves Tech Central Asia Regional Pitch Competition was a celebration of women’s achievements in technology and a testament to the bright future of innovation in the region.

Introducing YAYA: She Loves Tech Central & North Asia 2024 Winner!

YAYA offers families access to 400+ activities at 500+ centers, from sports to educational adventures, all with a single, affordable subscription. Spearheaded by its CEO, Laura Yeraliyeva, YAYA is revolutionizing the way families experience extracurricular activities across Kazakhstan.

Congratulations to YAYA and best of luck in the Global Finals in Singapore.

Key Points:

• 127 applications were received, with 25 startups selected for the mentoring program and 10 startups (including 2 from each country) advancing to the competition.
• The competition featured a diverse range of startups, including 4Rize, Borderless, FluentIT, GoDays, INMO Engineering, Mama Space, LLC MUGALIM AI, Predictory, Tok Tok, and YAYA.

Regional Partner: Kite Mongolia

Key Selection Partner: Accelerate Prosperity Kyrgyzstan