Central Asia · Innovation Ecosystem

Building inclusive
startup ecosystems.

WE FUND empowers women and youth through entrepreneurship, technology, mentorship, and access to capital — bridging Central Asia with global innovation markets.

Founded
Kyrgyzstan
Focus
Women · Youth
Stage
Idea → Scale
Network
Global VC
About WE FUND

An ecosystem orchestrator for Central Asia.

WE FUND is a non-profit ecosystem-building organization creating the conditions for inclusive innovation to flourish — from the first spark of an idea to global scale.

We connect talent, mentorship, education, capital, and partnerships into a single continuous pipeline. Our work centers women in tech and youth founders, partners with universities to launch incubation labs, and bridges local founders with global venture markets.

The long-term vision: a Central Asia where every founder — regardless of gender, background, or city — has the network, knowledge, and capital to build companies that compete on a global stage.

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Programs

From first idea to first investment round.

Seven program tracks built to move founders forward — wherever they're starting.

Hackathons

48-hour sprints where mixed teams of designers, engineers, and domain experts ship working prototypes against real-world challenges.

4+ events deliveredApply →

Incubations

12-week structured programs taking founders from idea validation through MVP and first paying customers — with weekly mentorship and milestone tracking.

150+ startups mentoredApply →

University Incubation Labs

Embedded startup labs inside Kyrgyzstan's universities — bringing entrepreneurship education, mentorship, and seed funding directly to student founders.

Scaling nationallyPartner →

Ecosystem Development

Convening events, hackathon series, and cross-border programs that knit together the people, capital, and institutions a healthy ecosystem needs.

Central Asia Startup CupJoin →

TechWomen

A flagship initiative for women in technology — combining technical upskilling, executive mentorship, and access to a global network of women VCs and founders.

TechWomen Fellow networkJoin →

WeLevelUp

A regional mentorship and leadership program for women in tech and STEM across Central Asia. Inspired by the global TechWomen initiative — every participant grows as both mentee and mentor, because when women support women, entire ecosystems grow stronger.

4-month mentorship cycleJoin the community →

Principals Acceleration Executive Program

An advanced acceleration track for school principals — equipping them with practical skills in technology leadership, digital transformation, and STEAM education integration. PAE combines executive training, peer mentoring, digital tools, and AI-powered modules to build data-driven, technology-enabled, child-centered schools.

25+ sessions · 6 weeks · Mar–Apr 2026Learn more →

Innovation & Venture

Our forward-looking arm: building the future VC infrastructure for Central Asia — early-stage capital, syndicated deals, and global co-investor networks.

Future VC armSubmit pitch deck →
Impact to date

Measurable outcomes,
compounding networks.

Every cohort widens the network. Every program adds talent, capital, and capability to the ecosystem we share.

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University Model

Where the next cohort of founders begins.

We're partnering with universities across Kyrgyzstan to launch incubation labs inside campuses — turning lecture halls into launchpads and connecting students with the mentors, capital, and networks needed to build real companies before they graduate.

Campus incubation labs

Physical and programmatic infrastructure embedded in partner universities.

Cross-border mentorship

Students paired with operators and founders in San Francisco, London, Dubai, and Almaty.

Seed capital pathway

A clear runway from prototype grants to first institutional check.

Universities · Talent pool Bishkek · Osh · Karakol · Talas · Naryn Incubation labs Workshops · MVP sprints · Mentor matching Hackathons & Competitions Central Asia Startup Cup · SheVibeCodes Acceleration · WeLevelUp Investor readiness · Pitch craft Capital · Global VC First institutional round
Partners & Allies

Built together with the ecosystem.

Universities, corporates, investors, and development partners who fund, mentor, and scale the work alongside us.

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Team

Operators, connectors, ecosystem builders.

Deep experience across entrepreneurship, finance, and community — and a global network already in motion.

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Aijan Alisherova

Country Director, WE FUND · Co-Founder, Startup Lab 119

Over 10 years in business and management. Works with startups across idea, MVP, and early-traction stages. Organizer of Central Asia Startup Cup, SheVibeCodes, and multiple acceleration programs. Connects Central Asia with the global VC environment.

Ecosystem Builder TechWomen Fellow Early-stage
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Dilde Boronbaeva

Co-Founder, Startup Lab 119 · Ecosystem Builder

Co-founder of Startup Lab 119 and ecosystem builder focused on developing structured pathways for early-stage founders in Central Asia. Brings program design and community-building expertise to WE FUND's incubation and acceleration tracks.

Program Design Community

Board members

Daniar Amanaliev

Entrepreneur · Ecosystem Leader

A well-known entrepreneur and ecosystem leader in Central Asia. Founder of multiple ventures including ololo spaces and initiatives supporting creative industries and startup communities. Brings deep expertise in ecosystem development, venture building, and public-private collaboration.

Gulnora Mukhamediyeva

Finance · Investment · Development

Experienced professional with a background in finance, investment, and development programs. Has worked with international organizations and financial institutions supporting private sector development, entrepreneurship, and access to finance — strengthening our capital mobilization approach.

Elmira Kasymova

Business · Education · Community

A respected leader with experience in business, education, and community development. Has been involved in initiatives supporting human capital development and social impact. Strengthens WE FUND's focus on inclusive growth, education, and long-term ecosystem sustainability.

Let's build the future ecosystem together.

Whether you're a partner, a mentor, a funder, or a founder with a deck in hand — there's a way in.