In a groundbreaking development for the global startup ecosystem, Central Eurasia has launched a historic regional competition named Road to Battlefield, providing a direct pathway to the prestigious TechCrunch Startup Battlefield in San Francisco. This marks the first time the region, home to a burgeoning tech scene, will have an official gateway to showcase its talent on Silicon Valley’s biggest stage.
The initiative aims to spotlight Central Eurasia’s rapidly growing startup ecosystem, which boasts around 7,000 active startups across key technology sectors. With a young, dynamic population of approximately 100 million people and over 200,000 STEM graduates annually, the region is emerging as a hotbed of innovation and untapped potential.
The competition will culminate in the selection of the top three startups, who will represent Central Eurasia at the TechCrunch Startup Battlefield 2025. This global platform, hosted during TechCrunch Disrupt, has a storied history of featuring top early-stage startups and has seen alumni raise over $32 billion in funding.
Asset Abdualiyev, founder and CEO of Silkroad Innovation Hub, expressed excitement about elevating their partnership with TechCrunch. He highlighted that after years of showcasing Central Eurasian startups through exhibition pavilions at TechCrunch Disrupt, the region is ready to demonstrate its entrepreneurs’ global competitiveness.
Investment interest in Central Eurasia has surged in recent years, driven by the region’s innovative spirit and strategic location as a bridge between East and West. The Road to Battlefield competition is expected to further catalyze this momentum, drawing attention from venture capitalists and tech leaders worldwide.
This initiative not only amplifies the visibility of Central Eurasian startups but also underscores the region’s potential to become a significant player in the global tech landscape. As the competition unfolds, all eyes will be on these emerging innovators vying for a chance to make their mark in Silicon Valley.
Andrew Lee
