Uzbekistan’s Integration into the Global IT Market: Prospects for Cooperation with US Companies Lincoln Labs and Truss

IT Park Uzbekistan held a meeting with representatives of Lincoln Labs, a US-based technology company, and its project Truss, which specializes in recruiting and employing IT professionals for international businesses. The discussions focused on Uzbekistan’s potential as a destination for building engineering teams, facilitating international recruitment, and supporting the further expansion of US technology companies.

The meeting brought together Azamat Rakhmon-Zoda, Head of the Export Development Department at IT Park Uzbekistan, representatives of the Global Business Services (GBS) division, Lincoln Labs representative Eric Giroux, and Truss representative Ilhom Ikramov.

Uzbekistan as a Destination for International Recruitment

One of the key topics was the potential implementation of the Employer of Record (EOR) model in Uzbekistan. This mechanism enables companies to hire professionals through a legally established employer without having to set up their own local legal entity.

The parties explored various employment arrangements, including hiring foreign professionals, facilitating remote employment, and managing payments to employees working outside Uzbekistan. Particular attention was given to the regulatory and legal framework governing the implementation of this model, including the provisions of Presidential Decree No. 286.

Following the discussions, the parties outlined next steps toward developing a pilot project with Truss to assess the practical application of the EOR mechanism.

Opportunities for Expanding US Business Operations

Lincoln Labs is expanding its technology consulting activities and considering the establishment of a small development team to explore new markets. Uzbekistan is among the potential locations being evaluated for this initiative.

Notably, Farrukh Umarov, Co-Founder and Chief Technology Officer of Lincoln Labs, is originally from Uzbekistan. This connection provides an additional foundation for strengthening professional ties between the US technology sector and Uzbekistan’s local IT ecosystem.

Meanwhile, Truss supports international companies in sourcing, hiring, and integrating engineers into their existing teams.

During the meeting, IT Park Uzbekistan representatives presented the capabilities of the country’s IT ecosystem, including the experience of member companies working with international clients such as UFC, HBO, and ESPN. They also highlighted existing support mechanisms for foreign businesses, including the Softlanding Program.

Next Steps and Future Cooperation

Beyond the proposed pilot project, the parties discussed opportunities to expand cooperation in the US market. In particular, Truss expressed its willingness to help IT Park Uzbekistan establish connections with prospective international member companies and introduce US businesses to the opportunities available in Uzbekistan.

Representatives of Lincoln Labs and Truss were also invited to participate in the Offshore Outsourcing Tour, scheduled to take place in Uzbekistan in spring 2027. Further engagement may also continue through upcoming international events.

The development of this cooperation could create additional opportunities to attract international technology companies, expand cross-border employment, and strengthen the integration of Uzbek IT professionals into global engineering teams.