What TALAP does

TALAP (Center of Applied Research TALAP Public Foundation) is an Astana-headquartered independent non-profit public foundation established in 2016 that operates as an applied research center serving government, business, and civil society clients in Kazakhstan and Central Asia. The organization organizes its work across three pillars — Economy and Development, Technology and Society, and Strategic Foresight — and explicitly describes having evolved from a "think tank" into a "do tank," moving from problem analysis to problem solving under conditions of uncertainty.

TALAP's central methodological offering is the Expert Signal Radar, a recurring quarterly analytical tool that aggregates fragmented expert assessments into a single map of early signals and shows how tensions in one sector spill over into others. Around this core, TALAP delivers strategic foresight and scenario-building methodologies combining data analysis, international experience, and long-horizon scenario construction. Outputs include research reports, foresight studies, expert discussions, stakeholder dialogues, and a multi-part AI-in-education research series co-produced with Global Education Futures. There is no software product, no mobile application, and no public API; distribution runs through the multilingual (English, Russian, Kazakh) website, expert consultations, and educational programs.

The revenue model is professional-services based: commissioned research and consulting projects for state, business, and civil society clients, supplemented by educational programs including courses in strategic foresight, monitoring/evaluation/learning (MEL) programs, lectures, and master classes delivered at universities, in companies, and at conferences. Pricing is not publicly disclosed and engagement is direct and consultative. As a non-profit foundation, TALAP records no equity funding, no parent company, and no funding rounds, and operates primarily within Kazakhstan with analysis framed against international standards and the Central Asian regional context.

Name

TALAP

Legal name

Center of Applied Research TALAP Public Foundation (ОФ «Центр прикладных исследований TALAP» / TALAP Қолданбалы Зерттеу Орталығы» ҚҚ)

Website

https://talap.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

2016

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

TALAP is an Astana-based independent non-profit applied research center that delivers consulting, strategic foresight, and educational programs to government, business, and civil society clients in Kazakhstan and Central Asia.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Headquarters

HQ city

Astana

HQ country

Kazakhstan

HQ region

Asia

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales, Others

Revenue model

1. Research and Consulting Services: TALAP provides consulting services and conducts commissioned research projects for government, business, and civil society organizations. The organization solves real problems faced by clients in conditions of uncertainty, providing analysis and strategic recommendations.
2. Educational Programs: TALAP offers educational programs including courses in strategic foresight, MEL programs (monitoring, evaluation, learning), lectures, and master classes at universities, in companies, and at conferences. Revenue generated from training and capacity-building programs.

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

TALAP is an independent non-profit analytical center that produces applied research, consulting, and educational services focused on economy, technology, and strategic foresight for government, business, and civil society stakeholders. Its work centers on the quarterly Expert Signal Radar publication, Strategic Foresight Educational Programs, and Monitoring, Evaluation, and Learning (MEL) programs, supported by customized research and consulting engagements delivered to institutional clients.

Product overview

TALAP is a research organization that provides research services rather than traditional software products. Its offerings consist of analytical research reports, strategic foresight studies, educational programs, and recurring analytical tools such as the Expert Signal Radar. The organization works across three main areas: Economy and Development, Technology and Society, and Strategic Foresight. Research outputs include publications, foresight studies, educational courses (such as Strategic Foresight), and facilitation of expert dialogues.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Expert Signal Radar A quarterly analytical publication produced by TALAP that presents applied research, expert commentary, and strategic signals on economic, technology, and foresight topics for government, business, civil society, and public audiences.
• Strategic Foresight Educational Programs Educational programs offered by TALAP to develop strategic foresight capabilities, designed for institutional clients and public participants engaging with long-horizon economic and technology analysis.
• MEL (Monitoring, Evaluation, and Learning) Programs Capacity-building programs delivered by TALAP that support organizations in monitoring, evaluation, and learning practices, particularly in the context of their analytical and policy work.
• Applied Research and Consulting Services Customized applied research and consulting engagements delivered by TALAP to government, business, and civil society clients on topics in economic policy, technology impact assessment, and strategic foresight.

Named customers3 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature3 records

Partnerships

One partnership is on record.

• Global Education FuturescoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerStrategic partnership in the 'School in the Age of Artificial Intelligence' series. TALAP Center for Applied Research collaborates with Global Education Futures on a multi-part research series examining AI's impact on Kazakhstan's education system. The collaboration produces materials examining AI implementation challenges, foresight research with educators, and policy frameworks for managed AI transition in schools.

Scale indicators2 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Direct peers

• Eurasia Group: A global political risk research and consulting firm focused on geopolitical analysis and foresight for businesses and governments. Directly comparable to TALAP's expertise in analyzing geopolitical risk, economic uncertainty, and cross-sector spillover effects.
• Atlantic Council: A US-based think tank producing policy analysis and strategic foresight on international economics, security, and technology. Comparable to TALAP's work on strategic foresight, economic trends, and technology impact assessment for policy stakeholders.
• Institute for the Future: A US-based nonprofit research organization dedicated to futures and strategic foresight research. IFTF is the most directly comparable peer to TALAP given its dedicated focus on foresight methodology and applied research for governments, businesses, and civil society.
• Chatham House: The Royal Institute of International Affairs is a London-based think tank conducting independent research and analysis on international affairs. Comparable to TALAP in providing independent policy research and convening expert dialogue on global issues affecting government and business decision-makers.
• Carnegie Endowment for International Peace: A global think tank conducting research on international affairs and policy across regions. Comparable to TALAP's role as an independent research organization producing expert analysis on economic, geopolitical, and technology issues with a regional focus.
• Oxford Analytica: An independent geopolitical analysis and forecasting firm serving governments, businesses, and investors. Directly comparable to TALAP in applying expert analysis and structured foresight methodologies to assess risks and opportunities under uncertainty.

Broad incumbents

• Brookings Institution: A leading US-based think tank conducting policy research across economics, foreign policy, and governance. Comparable to TALAP as a research and policy analysis organization serving government and business decision-makers, though much larger and broader in scope.
• World Economic Forum: A global organization producing research, foresight, and convening on international economic and policy issues. Comparable to TALAP's foresight work and stakeholder engagement model, though much larger, global in reach, and focused on multi-stakeholder governance.
• Economist Intelligence Unit: The research and analysis division of The Economist Group, providing country-level economic and political forecasting. Comparable to TALAP's country-focused economic analysis and forward-looking research, though broader in geographic coverage and more commercial in delivery.
• RAND Corporation: A US-based global policy research organization with a broad portfolio spanning defense, health, education, and economics. Comparable to TALAP as a think tank with foresight capabilities, though much larger and broader in scope and geographic reach.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/Centertalap
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/talap-research

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Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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