The delegation led by IT Park Uzbekistan included the startups Unitlab, Smartup, and OsonSoft, which showcased their innovative solutions to international investors, corporate partners, and ecosystem stakeholders. In addition, Prototie, a South Korean company and member of IT Park Uzbekistan, presented its DMED product to the international audience as part of its official partnership with UZINFOCOM.
During the conference, the IT Park Uzbekistan delegation held a series of meetings with representatives of SparkLabs Korea, KDB NextONE, Megazone / Amazon Web Services (AWS), LG Science Park, and The Collective Management Partners (TCMP). Discussions focused on strategic partnerships, acceleration programs, international market expansion, and opportunities to launch pilot projects.
During a meeting with SparkLabs Korea, the parties reviewed the outcomes of discussions previously held between the management of IT Park Uzbekistan and the company earlier in June. They also held detailed negotiations regarding a Korea-focused acceleration program scheduled to launch in the third quarter of 2026.
A meeting with LG Science Park focused on opportunities for Uzbek startups to participate in the LG SuperStart program and on establishing cooperation in this area.
During discussions with KDB NextONE, startups from the IT Park Uzbekistan portfolio were presented, while opportunities for entering the Korean market and participating in investment support programs were explored.
Negotiations with The Collective Management Partners (TCMP) focused on mechanisms for helping Uzbek companies expand into South Korea and Southeast Asia. The parties discussed TCMP’s potential role as a local reseller partner and sales channel for Uzbek technology companies.
IT Park startups also achieved significant results during Next Rise 2026. Unitlab initiated seven potential Proof of Concept (POC) projects with international companies, including pilot collaboration opportunities with BMW, Multiplez AI, Data Market, Shenzhen Smart City, BioHealthcare, and PLAYTAG. The company also reached an agreement with JJ&COMPANIES to launch a POC project and establish a research and development partnership.
Smartup agreed with representatives of PepsiCo to conduct a product demonstration and explore the development of a joint pilot project. The startup also established initial contacts with Korean companies operating in the logistics and financial technology sectors.
OsonSoft reached concrete agreements on cooperation and investment opportunities with Weekly Ventures, YourData, and several international investors. The company also initiated discussions with major industrial corporations such as Lite-On Technology and ShinWon regarding corporate integration projects and the automation of compliance management processes.
Participation in Next Rise 2026 once again demonstrated Uzbekistan’s growing presence on the global technology map and highlighted the expanding opportunities available to local startups in terms of international markets, investment attraction, and strategic partnerships.
12 September 2026
12 September 2026
12 September 2026
12 September 2026
