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Best
Startup
Project
Participants apply on behalf of their country and go through two selection stages:
Women-founded startups will take part in a dedicated online semi-final.
5 top-performing teams will qualify for the final and compete equally with all other finalists.
If a women-led startup qualifies as one of the two national finalists through the main semi-final, it is permitted.
Participation criteria:
Startups at Seed / Series A stage
Users and sales (traction)
Revenue or signed commercial contracts
Startup registered in one of the 9 countries
Participation criteria:
Startups at Seed / Series A stage
Users and sales (traction)
Revenue or signed commercial contracts
Startup registered in one of the 9 countries
Best Startup Project Timeline
Application deadline – 30.08
Online application review: 30.08 - 30.09
20 startups per country
Final in Tashkent (offline): 10.12
Winner selection
Criteria will be announced before Demo Day
Local semifinals (offline): 01.10 – 30.11
Pitches in the country of application, 2 startups are selected
Preparation for final pitch
Prize fund
Place
$40.000
Place
$25.000
Place
$15.000
Best Women-founded startup
$10.000
Final pitch in front of an international jury is conducted in English.
To receive investment, winners must register a legal entity in Uzbekistan and sign a SAFE agreement with IT Park Uzbekistan.