
The Creative Pitch Day took place as part of Astana Finance Days 2026. Over 100 applications were submitted, and following the selection process, 34 projects were identified, from which 19 finalists presented their projects to investors. Yerklan Kanalimov, Chairman of the Management Board of the Creative Industry Development Fund, joined the jury and participated in evaluating projects in film, music, game dev, and digital content. During the evaluation, special attention was paid to intellectual property protection, real market demand, a clear monetization model, and the team's ability to scale the product. The finalists also received professional feedback on their business models, fundraising, and expansion into international markets. The Creative Pitch Day created a direct platform for dialogue between creative entrepreneurs and investors, opening opportunities to attract private capital to promising projects.