
Incubation
program
The DSA Incubation Program is designed for early-stage startups. 25 selected teams will join a 3-month program with expert workshops, mentoring, and hands-on product support
Participation criteria:
Startups at the idea stage, MVP, or working prototype
Willingness to participate in the program
Clearly defined problem and solution
Startup registered in one of the 9 countries

Participation criteria:
Startups at the idea stage, MVP, or working prototype
Willingness to participate in the program
Clearly defined problem and solution
Startup registered in one of the 9 countries
What you get
Online program with a practical focus
A 10-week online program with international expert workshops, regular mentoring sessions, and hands-on work on your product and business-model
Personal mentoring and tracking
You’ll receive professional feedback on your hypotheses, product, and strategy at each stage of the program
Case studies, simulations, and practical projects
The program is built around practice — you’ll not only learn, but also build your startup step-by-step
Go-to-market support and final Demo Day
We’ll help you prepare your pitch, test your audience, and present at the final Demo Day in Tashkent to international investors and VC funds
Funding based on results
The top 15 teams will each receive $10,000 in funding upon successful completion of KPIs. The funding will be provided towards the end of the program
PR support from IT Park Uzbekistan
You’ll receive media coverage, announcements, and support throughout all key stages of the program
Incubation Timeline
Application deadline - 31.07
Online application review: 01.08 – 07.08
150 startups selected based on initial criteria
Longlist interviews: 11.08 - 15.08
Selection of 50 startups
Interviews (online): 18.08 – 27.08
Workshops, case studies, project tasks
Demo Day preparation
Demo Day (offline): 01.12 - 07.12
Pitch to investors and VC funds
Incubation program (online): 08.09 – 30.11
Selection of 25 teams for the incubation program
15 startups will receive $10,000 in funding at the end of the program upon meeting their KPIs
To receive investment, winners must register a legal entity in Uzbekistan and sign a SAFE agreement with IT Park Uzbekistan