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Digital Startups Program

A $50 million Digital Startups Program has been launched for promising tech startups. Funding, mentorship, intellectual property protection, and global market access — all on one powerful platform.

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Create a big project, scale quickly

Uzbekistan's best startup launch platform

Startups, your time has come. Based on the decree of the President of Uzbekistan, a $50 million initiative - the 'Digital Startups' program - is entering the global technological arena. Created to support a new generation of digital innovators, this program includes everything you need for rapid growth and entry into the global market: co-investments of up to $100,000, reimbursement of study costs at the best international accelerators, global mentoring support, full protection of intellectual property, and unsecured loans for startups. With a national roadmap until 2026 and a regulatory sandbox to implement your ideas, this is not just support - it is the creation of large-scale projects from Uzbekistan to the whole world 'is your starting point for

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How to apply for the Digital Startups Program?

Download and review the regulation on the procedure for submitting and evaluating applications to participate in the Digital Startups Program.

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Participation Requirements

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Duration of Operation

To participate in the program, the startup or company must have been operating for at least 6 months and not more than 7 years.

Required Document

To apply for the program, the company must have previously participated in and successfully completed at least one incubation or acceleration program.

Annual Revenue

To participate in the program, the company’s total annual revenue must not exceed 10 billion UZS.

Business Model

The company must have a business model based on digital technologies, with high growth potential and the ability to expand into foreign markets.

Support mechanisms

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Incubation and Acceleration Coverage

The compensation mechanism is designed to support startups participating in leading international acceleration programs and training courses in entrepreneurship, business, and corporate management.

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1+1 Program

A mechanism for providing investment funds to support startups that have attracted funding from foreign venture capital funds with assets of more than 50 million USD.

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Patent project for startups

Reimbursement of state fees and patent attorney services for registering intellectual property and trademarks for startups in Uzbekistan

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Venture credit for startups

Uzbek startups can receive unsecured loans of up to 300 million soums at the Central Bank rate + 4%.

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Reimbursement of costs for engaging mentors for incubators and accelerators

Reimbursement of expenses for Uzbek startups participating in international acceleration programs and training courses in business and management...

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Regulatory sandbox

When investments are attracted from foreign venture capital funds with assets exceeding 50 million dollars, Uzbek startups receive up to 100 thousand dollars...

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IT visa for startups

When investments are attracted from foreign venture capital funds with assets over 50 million dollars, Uzbek startups receive up to 100 thousand dollars...

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