Uzbekistan is emerging as a new venture growth market, bringing together scalable startups, AI-driven innovation, and strong ecosystem momentum. Backed by ongoing reforms, global partnerships, and a new generation of founders, it is creating new pathways to build, invest, and expand across Central Asia.

Ecosystem Highlights

• Top-2 globally by startup ecosystem growth rate
• Fast-growing tech hub with export-ready products
• New reseller & distribution opportunities
• 2 unicorns emerged in the past 2 years
• $3.9B ecosystem with rising global traction
• 0% corporate tax for tech companies
• Co-Investment mechanisms

Who You’ll Meet

• Venture capital funds and angel investors
• Founders and scaling startups
• Startup scouts and ecosystem leaders
• Integrators and go-to-market partners
• Government Representatives

Participation by prior confirmation

13:30-13:40

Opening Remarks

13:40-13:50

Presentation I: “Uzbekistan: Transformation & Market Access”

13:50-14:00

Presentation II: “A New Venture Growth Market” 

14:00-14:20

Panel Discussion: “Partnering to Build the Next Innovation Hub: the Central Asia Case”  

14:20-14:30

Closing Remarks

14:30-15:00

Networking

(Startup Alley, Coffee-break)

18:00-20:00

Uzbekistan @ Venture Café Networking: Cultural Experience

Continue the evening at Venture Café (CIC) — connect with founders, and investors, explore Uzbekistan’s ecosystem, and experience Uzbek culture in a relaxed networking setting.

CIC, One Broadway, Cambridge, MA 02142