Tashkent, Uzbekistan — IT Park Uzbekistan, in partnership with IT Park Ventures, announces the final weeks to apply for the Digital Startup Awards (DSA) — an international program designed to help promising startups from across Eurasia to grow their products with tailored mentorship and $1 million total prize fund.  

 

The program aims to identify high-potential projects, support entrepreneurs, and promote innovation across the regional startup ecosystem. Startups from Armenia, Kazakhstan, Kyrgyzstan, Tajikistan, Azerbaijan, Georgia, Turkmenistan, and Mongolia are invited to apply. Startups from Uzbekistan are eligible to participate in the Best Startup Project track.

 

A game-changing program 

 

DSA is designed to unlock the export potential of regional startups while strengthening cross-border collaboration. Participants will gain access to international mentors, tailored education tracks, and a network of investors. From validating business models to expanding into global markets, DSA delivers practical outcomes for every stage of startup growth. 

 

“Digital Startup Awards is not just a competition — it’s a chance to be seen, supported, and connected,” says Abdulakhad Kuchkarov, CEO of IT Park Uzbekistan. “We launched this initiative to give local founders a real shot at going global, with access to the right people, the right resources, and the right guidance. If you’re building something with heart and vision, this might be the opportunity that changes everything.”  

 

Three tracks for growth 

 

• Incubation: 
  For early-stage startups, from idea to MVP. Includes hands-on guidance, project-based learning, and business model development. 

• Acceleration: 
  An offline program for startups at the Product-Market Fit stage. Focuses on scaling sales, attracting investment, and market expansion. 

• Best Startup Project: 
  For mature startups (Seed to Series A) with proven traction and revenue. Winners receive grant funding and investor access. Startups from Uzbekistan can take part in this track.

 

Why Participate? 

 

• Access to international mentors and industry experts; 

• Intensive workshops and training programs; 

• Networking with startups, corporations, and VCs; 

• A $1,000,000 prize fund, with up to $50,000 per startup; 

• Opportunities for global scaling.  

 

Key Dates 

 

Applications close: August 30, 2025 

Best Startup Project: 

• Selection: September 

• Semi-finals: October – November 

• Grand Final: December 10. 

 

Incubation & Acceleration: 

 

• Selection: August – September 

• Program: September 15 – December 10 

• Demo Day (offline): December 10. 

 

About the organizers: 

 

IT Park Uzbekistan is an international hub fostering the country’s tech sector. It offers infrastructure, tax incentives, and support programs to empower startups and digital service exporters. 

 

IT Park Ventures is the venture capital arm of IT Park, helping promising startups grow and attract investment. 

 

Apply to participate in the Digital Startup Awards.

 

Ecosystem Partners: 
Armenia: Entrepreneurship Incubator Foundation 
Azerbaijan: SABAH HUB, Innoland  
Georgia: Georgia's Innovation and Technology Agency, 500 Global  
Kazakhstan: Astana Hub, MOST Hub  
Kyrgyzstan: Accelerate Prosperity, High Technology Park of the Kyrgyz Republic 
Mongolia: KITE Mongolia,  National Information Technology Park Mongolia  
Tajikistan: Tajikistan Venture Capital, TechnoHub Dushanbe  
Turkmenistan: StartUp Academy