Kazakhstan Welcomes Balaji Srinivasan’s Network School After Malaysia Shutdown
Quick Reads
- Malaysia revoked Network School’s business licence over licensing and premises-use violations, ending its operations in Forest City.
- Balaji Srinivasan announced on July 22, 2026, that Network School had signed an MoU with Kazakhstan to establish a new campus.
- The new Kazakhstan campus will focus on attracting global founders, remote workers, and technology talent through founder-friendly policies.
- Kazakhstan’s move reinforces its ambition to position itself as a regional technology hub by attracting international startup communities and investment.
After Malaysian authorities revoked Network School’s business licence over licensing and premises-use violations, founder Balaji Srinivasan turned his attention to Kazakhstan. Instead of focusing on the closure, he announced plans to establish a new campus there. The decision also reflects increasing competition among countries to attract founders, investors, and technology talent.
On July 22, 2026, Srinivasan announced that Network School had signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with the Republic of Kazakhstan to launch a new campus. Sharing the news on X, he said: “I am pleased to announce that a memorandum of understanding has been signed between the Republic of Kazakhstan and Network School. Our new campus will become a haven for global techno-optimism, with expedited visas, streamlined redomiciliation, and active recruitment of talent.”
Kazakhstan, welcoming Network School, is another step in its ambition to become a regional technology hub.
