CRACK THE CASE
Get a real challenge and figure out what actually needs to be solved.
FROM ZERO TO PRODUCT IN 24 HOURS
BUSINESS CUP
</2.0>₸5,000,000PRIZE POOL
Limited spots. Apply by November 9.
14–15 NOVEMBER
NAZARBAYEV UNIVERSITYPowered by Zimran x AIESEC x Nazarbayev University
BUSINESS CUP REBUILT FOR 24 HOURS
The championship is back — this time as a 24-hour product hackathon
BUILD IN 24H
Turn your thinking into a working product before the clock runs out.
PITCH FOR ₸5M
Make the final, defend your product and compete for a ₸5,000,000 prize pool.
BUILDERS WANTED
Bachelor’s and Master’s students
Already have a team?Already have a team?
BRING THEMBRING THEM
Want to build solo?Want to go solo?
GO FOR ITGO FOR IT
Looking for teammates?Looking for teammates?
WE’LL HELP WITH MATCHINGWE’LL FIND A MATCH
COME SOLO. BRING YOUR CREW. OR FIND ONE HERE.
1–3 people per team · cross-university teams welcome
ONE WEEKEND. FULL SPEED.
01 · APPLY
BY NOVEMBER 9Get your name in.
Tell us what you’ve built, done and competed in.
02 · SHOW UP
NOVEMBER 14 · NAZARBAYEV UNIVERSITYMeet the room. Get the briefing. Get the case.
03 · BUILD
24 HOURSThe clock starts. Research, decide, build and make it work.
04 · SHIP
NOVEMBER 15Submit your working product before the clock hits zero.
05 · PITCH
5 MIN PITCH · 2 MIN Q&AThe 10 strongest teams take the stage and defend what they built.
About Zimran
Zimran is a product tech company building and scaling consumer tech businesses across global markets
200+
COUNTRIES REACHED BY OUR PRODUCTS
300+
TALENTED PEOPLE BUILDING ZIMRAN
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4.7AVERAGE PRODUCT RATING
4
PRODUCT NICHES
About AIESEC
Founded in 1948, AIESEC is a non-governmental and not-for-profit organization entirely run by youth for youthrun by youth for youth
120+
COUNTRIES AROUND THE WORLD
37000+
MEMBERS AROUND THE WORLD
AIESEC IN ASTANA
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since 2012 at Nazarbayev University
30000+
INTERNSHIPS PER YEAR
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONSFAQ
Who can apply?
Business Cup 2.0 is open to Bachelor’s and Master’s students.
Do I need to be a developer?
No. You don’t need to come from a specific background or have a specific role. Different skills can contribute to building a strong product.
Do I need a team to apply?
No. You can apply: • with an existing team • solo • looking for a team
How big can my team be?
Teams can have 1–3 people. You can participate solo, as a pair or as a team of three.
Can my teammates be from different universities?
Yes. Cross-university teams are welcome.
What if I don’t have a team?
Apply anyway. If you’re selected and looking for teammates, we’ll help with team matching before the hackathon.
Can I participate solo?
Yes. You can build on your own or request team matching.
BUSINESS CUP 2.0 · NOVEMBER 14–15
THINK YOU CAN CRACK IT IN 24 HOURS?THINK YOU CAN CRACK IT IN 24 HOURS?
₸5,000,000 PRIZE POOL
100 INVITED TEAMS
10 FINALISTSONE WEEKENDApplications close November 9.
Nazarbayev University · Astana