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Turkmen Startups to Compete in Ashgabat for a Chance to Reach San Francisco Final

14 Sep. 14:26

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On September 19, the national qualifying round for the "Startup World Cup 2026" will take place at the Bilelik Hub in Ashgabat. Twelve selected Turkmen startup teams will present their innovative projects in English to a panel of venture investors and entrepreneurs, as reported by Orient.

Organized globally by Pegasus Tech Ventures and locally by the StartUp Academy accelerator, the competition offers the national winner an opportunity to represent Turkmenistan at the global grand finale in San Francisco from November 4 to 6, 2026. The world champion will receive a $1 million investment prize.

Selected from 51 initial applications, the finalists will pitch their ideas directly to judges from the BIZANGEL angel investor network. American entrepreneur and Pegasus Tech Ventures partner Bill Reichert will deliver welcoming remarks at the opening ceremony.

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Modern Maternal and Child Healthcare Center Opens Its Doors in Balkanabat

Today in 08:38

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In celebration of the National Healthcare and Pharmaceutical Industry Workers' Day, a state-of-the-art Maternal and Child Healthcare Center was officially inaugurated in the city of Balkanabat. The landmark event gathered regional and municipal officials, members of the Halk Maslahaty and Parliament, healthcare professionals, and community leaders. The opening ceremony featured festive cultural performances, musical numbers, and traditional Kushtdepdi dances.

The newly constructed medical complex consists of four- and five-story buildings designed to accommodate up to 305 patients. The center houses comprehensive maternity and postnatal wards, a gynecology division, pediatric units, and diagnostic consultation departments. The facility is equipped with advanced medical technology, including MRI, CT scanners, digital mammography, and fluorography units.

Notably, the center features the region's first 10-bed neonatal intensive care unit, fully outfitted with "Medicor" incubators from Hungary and high-precision German monitoring systems. These technologies allow medical staff to continuously monitor vital stats, body temperature, oxygen saturation, and respiratory functions of newborns.

During the ceremony, outstanding builders from the "Shadiyan Gurlushyk" enterprise were honored with gifts on behalf of the President of Turkmenistan, who also donated a new fleet of vehicles to support the medical center's operations.

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