The Silicon Valley Gateway for Central Eurasian Startups
Join a U.S. market entry program for B2B founders ready to scale
Immerse yourself in the heart of the world’s leading innovation ecosystem — connect with potential customers and investors, validate your product, refine your strategy, and unlock new growth opportunities in the U.S. market.
The program provides direct access to mentorship, industry networks, and a global entrepreneurial community helping founders turn breakthrough technologies into companies that move industries forward.
by Alchemist and Silkroad Innovation Hub
Alchemist Silicon Valley Residency
Sales Acceleration for Enterprise Startups
Alchemist is a leading accelerator for enterprise and B2B startups, supporting technical founders through mentorship, investor access, and a global network of operators, corporate partners, and entrepreneurs. The accelerator focuses on helping startups with product-market fit, gain traction, and refine their GTM strategy
750+
Startups Accelerated
$5B+
Riased by Alumni
7K +
Expert & Investor Network
Immersive U.S. Market
Entry for Bold Startups
The residency component of the Silicon Valley Residency (SVR) program is led by Silkroad Innovation Hub. Silkroad Innovation Hub is a Silicon Valley-based innovation hub connecting startups, founders, investors, and technology ecosystems across Central Eurasia with global opportunities in the U.S. market.
100+
Startups Acclerated
350+
Startups Residents
2000
Community Members
Join a U.S. market entry program for B2B founders ready to scale
After the program
$25M+ revenue
Raised during the program
$10M+ investment
Accelerated from Alchemist and Silicon Valley Residency
45 Startups
Program duration
3 Month
U.S. Market Entry Support
Get hands-on guidance with U.S. company registration, compliance, and legal frameworks to ensure your business is prepared for global scale.
Community
Join the Alchemist Alumni Network and gain fast-track access to the flagship San Francisco program, plus full membership in the Silkroad Innovation Hub community.
Access to Major Events
Connect with global leaders through TechCrunch Disrupt, pitch sessions, and investor meetings.
Training & Mentorship
10-week US Market Entry Program with hands-on workshops, personalized mentorship, and expert-led sessions tailored for scaling in the U.S. market.
Office Space
Full-time access to a coworking hub in Palo Alto — work, meet, and build at the heart of Silicon Valley.
Housing
4-month co-living with founders from Central Eurasia near Stanford — live, connect, and grow in the Bay Area.
Program benefits
Who can apply?
Founders are required to be able to communicate fluently
English Proficiency
Startups must be registered in Delaware (USA)
Legal registration
A founder must participate in the program in Silicon Valley in person
3-month commitment
Startups target products or services for enterprises
B2B focus
Participation Terms
per person
5,000
$
Join a unified international residency
& acceleration experience Alchemist
Silicon Valley Residency
Note: This is not an upfront investment. This is a program participation fee. The uncapped SAFE serves as a future equity agreement, formalized through a four-party SPV contract with the following beneficiaries: IT Park Ventures, Astana Hub Ventures, and Silkroad Angels Club, and separate with Alchemist.
Prior to the start of the main program, the selected startups are required to sign an uncapped SAFE agreement as a condition of participation:
- $50,000 for the Alchemist Silicon Valley Residency
- participation with Alchemist
Become part of a portfolio backed by Alchemist, Astana Hub Ventures, IT Park Ventures, Silkroad Innovation Hub
Community access: Alchemist Alumni + Silkroad Innovation Hub
Full access to co-working space at Silkroad Innovation Hub
Residency & Networking Events
Workshop & 1:1 Mentorship
3-month co-living housing in Silicon Valley
- Travel & visa expenses not included
Program portfolio highlights
Startup insights
CarePay (Mongolia)
Adiyatumur Terbish
It was truly transformative, providing deep insights and expanding our vision. It gave us direct access to Silicon Valley’s tech network, allowing us to showcase our startup, pitch to investors, and build valuable connections at the Central Eurasia @Silicon Valley tech conference.
Relog.ai (Kazakhstan)
Baur Rustem
Immersing ourselves in Silicon Valley’s tech ecosystem—attending key events and engaging with industry leaders—gave us firsthand insights into AI trends and the industry's future. This experience was transformative, and I highly recommend it to startups at any stage looking to refine their vision and scale.
LoadConnect (Kyrgyzstan)
Faruh Usmanov
The expert mentorship and hands-on workshops gave us the clarity we needed to refine our customer approach and sharpen our market strategy. We kickstarted the development of Team Solutions and User Analytics, setting the foundation for our long-term vision in the U.S. This program was a pivotal step in helping us scale with confidence.
PointAI (Uzbekistan)
Azamat Khamidov
The acceleration program was a game-changer for Point AI. I found my co-founder from Kazakhstan, who was also part of the program, and together, we improved our product and took it to the next level. The mentorship and network were invaluable!
Parqour (Kazakhstan)
Amirkhan Omarov
The program gave us the push to break into the U.S. market. We secured three major parking clients, built a local team, and refined our sales approach. Today, we have a 12-year contract in place and a growing pipeline of opportunities.This program was instrumental in helping us scale quickly.
Cybernet AI (Kazakhstan)
Ivan Belokhvostikov
This program was a game-changer for Cybernet. We signed our first U.S. pilot client, established a U.S. company, and refined our GTM strategy. Attending key industry events like Lend360 and Money 20/20 provided invaluable insights, setting us up for our next growth phase. The momentum we gained through this program led to our acceptance into Alchemist's main program for 2025.
Frequently asked
questions
This is a joint acceleration and U.S. market entry program for early-stage B2B startups from Central Eurasia. The Program focuses on refining your enterprise go-to-market strategy and helps you expand your network, engage with investors, and gain firsthand exposure to the U.S. tech ecosystem.
The program is led by Alchemist and Silkroad Innovation Hub (based in Palo Alto), with the support of Astana Hub, IT Park Uzbekistan, IT Park Ventures, and Astana Hub Ventures.
- Startups must meet the following criteria:
- B2B focus (serving enterprise customers)
- Legally registered in Delaware (US)
- English-speaking founder able to commit to the full 3-month residency in Silicon Valley
Yes, but preference is given to teams with at least 2 founders or a strong support structure.
Applications are open May 26 - June 26, 2026.
Final decisions will be communicated by June 26, 2026.
- September 1 - November 30, 2026
- Co-living housing in Bay Area, CA
- Weekly mentorship and expert workshops
- Access to co-working space at Silkroad Innovation Hub
- Access to major events
- Fast-Track to the flagship Alchemist in San Francisco
Founders must be physically present in Silicon Valley for 3 months (September - November 2026).
Prior to the start of the main program, the selected startups are required to sign an uncapped SAFE agreement as a condition of participation:
- $50,000 for the Alchemist Silicon Valley Residency
- and participation equity with Alchemist
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