ORGANIZED BY
Hackathon with Local Startups (building collaborations)
Networking Tour
Demo Day at Kazan Digital Week
Awarding ceremony for the Accelerator participants
Corporate Pitch to Real Clients
OFFLINE
Startup Ecosystem in Tatarstan (with partners)
Scaling in Russia and the CIS
Investment and Pilot Launch Strategies
Presentations and Pitching
ONLINE
Programme
Offline
Accelerator
Accelerator
Immersive week in Kazan featuring expert sessions, networking events, a hackathon, and a Demo Day during Kazan Digital Week.
September 14 -
September 19
September 19
4
Online
Accelerator
Accelerator
Remote, hands-on program focused on scaling, investment readiness, and pitching. Selection of 15 top startups for Offline Accelerator.
August 16 - September 10
3
Selection
Startups will be evaluated based on product strength, market potential, and current traction. Top 30 teams will be invited to join the Accelerator.
August 14 -
August 16
August 16
2
Application
You have an IT startup.
You are a founder or co-founder.
You have a working prototype (MVP).
August 1 -
August 14
August 14
1
Our format
Ready to go global?
Join the accelerator and tap into new markets
Join the accelerator and tap into new markets
About us
IT Park Global Startup Accelerator 2025 is a high-impact international program designed to support the growth and scaling of IT startups from around the world and introduce them to the development ecosystem in Tatarstan and establish networks with local business communities. The Accelerator is organized by IT Park Kazan — a leading high-tech technopark driving the development of IT companies in Tatarstan and across Russia and the Ministry of digitalization of public administration, information technologies and communications of the Republic of Tatarstan. The program offers practical tools for scaling and personalized guidance on entering Russian and CIS markets. The journey begins with an online accelerator for 30 startups covering key topics such as scaling, investment readiness, and pitch preparation. Upon completing the online phase, 15 selected startups will be invited to an offline program in Kazan, culminating in a Demo Day presentation during Kazan Digital Week.
Showcase your startup
for free
visit Kazan and showcase your startup at an international startup exhibition during Kazan Digital week - free full access to a branded booth and presentation opportunity included
Peer learning and knowledge exchange
with fellow founders and innovators
One-on-one legal
consultations
consultations
on company registration
and business setup in Russia
and business setup in Russia
Hands-on experience
in scaling your startup
through an intensive online
accelerator
through an intensive online
accelerator
Why join?
IT Park Global
Startup Accelerator 2025
Startup Accelerator 2025
Empowering IT startups to scale and connect through expert-led acceleration
Contact us:
Startup.Accelerator2025@yandex.ru