WE FUND empowers women and youth through entrepreneurship, technology, mentorship, and access to capital — bridging Central Asia with global innovation markets.
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.
Seven program tracks built to move founders forward — wherever they're starting.
48-hour sprints where mixed teams of designers, engineers, and domain experts ship working prototypes against real-world challenges.
12-week structured programs taking founders from idea validation through MVP and first paying customers — with weekly mentorship and milestone tracking.
Embedded startup labs inside Kyrgyzstan's universities — bringing entrepreneurship education, mentorship, and seed funding directly to student founders.
Convening events, hackathon series, and cross-border programs that knit together the people, capital, and institutions a healthy ecosystem needs.
A flagship initiative for women in technology — combining technical upskilling, executive mentorship, and access to a global network of women VCs and founders.
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.
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.
Our forward-looking arm: building the future VC infrastructure for Central Asia — early-stage capital, syndicated deals, and global co-investor networks.
Every cohort widens the network. Every program adds talent, capital, and capability to the ecosystem we share.
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.
Physical and programmatic infrastructure embedded in partner universities.
Students paired with operators and founders in San Francisco, London, Dubai, and Almaty.
A clear runway from prototype grants to first institutional check.
Universities, corporates, investors, and development partners who fund, mentor, and scale the work alongside us.
Deep experience across entrepreneurship, finance, and community — and a global network already in motion.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Whether you're a partner, a mentor, a funder, or a founder with a deck in hand — there's a way in.