Kazakhstan hosts NVIDIA CEO, doubles down on AI and IT talent
Kazakhstan wants to expand its cooperation with major international technology companies beyond simply buying advanced equipment. The country aims to train specialists, develop its own technologies and help local IT teams enter global markets. One example is Higgsfield, a company with a team of engineers from Kazakhstan.
NVIDIA founder and CEO Jensen Huang‘s visit to Kazakhstan has drawn more attention from foreign tech companies to the country’s efforts to develop AI and computing infrastructure. According to Global Banking & Finance Review, a U.K.-based financial magazine, the visit included talks on technology partnerships, the use of AI and opportunities for Kazakhstani specialists to work on international projects.
Such partnerships offer Kazakhstan more than access to advanced technology. Working with major companies allows local specialists to gain experience, learn new skills, develop joint projects and become part of the global tech industry, the magazine noted.
What matters most is not the meetings, but what comes out of them: real projects, investments, new technologies and skills that will benefit the country in the long run.
This means going beyond simply buying technology and instead putting it to work in industry, government and other sectors. Digital solutions can help businesses and public agencies cut costs and work more efficiently.
Kazakhstani specialists in global projects
Higgsfield is one example of how Kazakhstani specialists are taking part in international technology projects. The startup has a team of engineers from Kazakhstan.
In August 2026, Higgsfield raised $400 million, bringing its valuation to $5.4 billion. In October, NVIDIA and venture capital firm TCV joined an extension of the funding round.
Higgsfield’s success shows that engineers from Kazakhstan can help build technology products in demand worldwide.
Domestic computing capacity
Kazakhstan is also building up its own computing infrastructure. For example, the national computing cluster Alem.Cloud provides resources to government agencies, research institutions, universities, startups and private companies. More than 90% of the cluster’s computing capacity has already been allocated to over 50 organizations.
