IT Park Tashkent hosted a meeting of IT Park Uzbekistan representatives with key participants of the country's startup ecosystem. They discussed how the industry was developing in the first half of 2025 and what priorities are being set for the next stage.

 

Initiatives that set the dynamics for the sustainable growth of the ecosystem are already being implemented in practice. Applications for the Digital Startups Programme continue to be accepted, the presence of startup culture in the regions is increasing, and partnerships with international ecosystems are being established. All this is working to support local teams, their entry into foreign markets and strengthening Uzbekistan's status as a prominent startup hub.

 

Among the important developments is the launch of a regulatory sandbox, which creates a simplified regime for investment deals between startups and funds. This tool reduces barriers and makes venture capital processes more flexible and accessible.

 

In the near future, IT Park plans to launch Startup Lab - startup studios for teams at the very early stage who need help in developing ideas and starting a project from scratch.

 

The startup community also outlined the vectors of movement. One of the participants announced the launch of a private venture fund with the participation of businesses from traditional industries, including real estate. The issue of creating an investment syndicate for joint participation in large deals was raised - especially relevant given the emergence of projects seeking rounds of $3 million and more.

 

The general vector is clear: the ecosystem is growing. This is confirmed by both internal indicators and independent assessments by international analysts, including in the Startup Blink and Startup Genome reports. To keep the momentum going, coordination between the government and the private sector is essential. In the coming months, we expect to see the launch of new support formats, an increased focus on export potential and a strengthening of Uzbekistan's position on the global startup map.