Method
The 7-step business algorithm
A simple, repeatable method for converting project intelligence into contracts — refined from how successful contractors and suppliers actually enter Kazakhstan.
- 1
Define your target
Decide which sectors, project phases and regions match your capabilities. A drilling contractor needs Procurement & Construction oil projects; an engineering firm should hunt at Initiation & Feasibility.
Set your filters → - 2
Monitor new projects
Check the latest verified projects weekly. Early awareness is the whole advantage — the earlier the phase, the fewer competitors are in the room.
Latest projects → - 3
Qualify the opportunity
Read the description, investment value, timeline and sources. Confirm the project is real, funded and at the right phase for your offer before spending a single day on it.
- 4
Map the stakeholders
Identify the project owner, EPC contractor, designers and government bodies involved — and which of them buys what you sell. Premium unlocks every company and named contact.
How premium works → - 5
Make contact properly
Reach the named decision-maker with a short, specific proposal: which project, what you offer, proof you have done it before. Follow up on WhatsApp — it is how business talks here.
Networking culture → - 6
Show up in person
Time your visit around an exhibition or forum in your sector, and book meetings around it. One trip can cover a project visit, a chamber introduction and three exhibitions.
Events calendar → - 7
Localize and close
Serious counterparties expect local readiness: a Kazakh entity or partner, tax registration, and understanding of local content rules. Our investor guide walks you through it.
Invest in Kazakhstan guide →