Tashkent

Samarkand

Gulbahor

Qarshi

Navoiy Region

Dahbed

Nukus

Uzbekistan's startup ecosystem is rapidly evolving, driven by strong government support, increased foreign investment, and a surge in innovation hubs like Tashkent, with notable successes such as Uzum becoming the country's first unicorn in 2024. Key initiatives like the Digital Startups Program, IT Park Ventures, and the introduction of the IT Visa are creating a supportive environment for entrepreneurs, positioning Uzbekistan as a rising force in Central Asia’s tech landscape.

Uzbekistan

Digital Approval transforms city and town halls by streamlining public service processes. Its innovative technology enables residents to complete requests in less than half the time, enhancing efficiency and accessibility for local government services.

Aprova Digital

Cascavel

Aprova Digital startup from Cascavel, Brazil is ranked 6586 out of 194476 worldwide and 189 from the 3104 startups in Brazil. See more information and additional rankings on the StartupBlink Global Ecosystem Map

Launch of IT Park Ventures with an initial capital of US$ 10 million, dedicated to supporting startups in sectors such as AI, green technologies, Fintech, Edtech, and Game Development. ​

2023

IT Park Uzbekistan starts issuing visa for investors, founders and IT companies.​

2022

Launch of Digital Uzbekistan 2030 Strategy aiming to transform the country into a digital economy by enhancing infrastructure, promoting e-governance, and supporting the growth of tech startups.

2021

Launch of the Startup Initiative Program to identify and support promising startups across various sectors, providing them with mentorship, training, and funding opportunities. 

2020

Establishment of IT Park Uzbekistan, a dedicated technology park aimed at fostering innovation and supporting tech startups. 

2019

StartupFactory becomes the first private startup accelerator in Uzbekistan focused on IT projects.

2015

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