The Batch 4 acceleration program by Plug and Play Tech Center has officially commenced in Tashkent, implemented in partnership with IT Park Uzbekistan and supported by the Ministry of Digital Technologies of Uzbekistan. Following a rigorous selection process, 15 promising startups—primarily focused on Fintech, Enterprise, and AI—have been chosen to participate in an intensive 12-week program aimed at scaling their businesses and expanding into international markets.

 

 

This event not only marked the beginning of a new cohort but also provided a vital platform for networking, knowledge exchange, and discussions on the future of innovation-driven entrepreneurship in Uzbekistan and beyond.

 

Ecosystem Support and Key Speakers

 

Industry experts shared their insights on the startup ecosystem, investment opportunities, and available support programs:

• Anastasiya Filippova, Head of the Startup, Venture Investment, and Local IT Services Development Department at IT Park Uzbekistan;
• Durdona Alimardonova, Project Manager of the Startup Ecosystem at IT Park Uzbekistan, who presented key startup support initiatives;
• Zaynab Atabaeva, Investment Manager at IT Park Ventures, who provided insights into the fund and available investment opportunities.

 

Batch 4 Participants

 

The new acceleration cycle includes 15 startups selected from over 50 applications. Throughout the program, teams will receive mentorship, learn scaling strategies, and prepare for the Plug and Play Uzbekistan Expo, scheduled for May 15, 2025, in Tashkent.

 

 

• UzbekVoice — UzbekVoiceAI develops cutting-edge speech-to-text (STT) and text-to-speech (TTS) solutions tailored for the Uzbek language.
• Urbo — Urbo is Uzbekistan’s leading real estate platform, offering comprehensive listings for new developments and secondary market properties.
• Karmon AI — Karmon is an innovative finance management app that helps users track income, expenses, and loans while improving financial literacy.
• 1DOC.UZ — The only platform for complete legal document solutions—build templates, access AI legal assistance, digitize data, e-sign, and distribute globally.
• Jett — Jett Investment Service is Uzbekistan’s first startup enabling small investors to open accounts remotely, invest in top companies, and trade securities on the stock exchange.
• 4Rize — 4Rize is a research platform for banks and fintechs, providing a curated library of real-world fintech user experiences.
• pDaftar — a mobile-first app for easy debt and repayment tracking that offers automated reminders, multi-shop management, and contact-to-customer conversion.
• Trust ID — A system for identity verification that matches photos, detects "liveness," and identifies individuals.
• MilliyPay — MilliyPay enables quick, secure transfers from Russia to Uzbekistan, supporting UzCard/HUMO/VISA cards and payments for utilities, mobile, internet, and more.
• Bito — ERP (Enterprise Resource Planning) system for small, medium, and large enterprises.
• Robosell — Robosell.uz is an innovative aggregator for launching businesses online, combining all essential services in one solution. 
• Cradle AI — Computer vision solutions for Retail, Banks, and Education sector for analyse their visitors, employees, automation attendance system of employee and students.
• Neural Payments — Neural Payments is building an AI-native financial infrastructure platform designed to power instant cross-border payments and AI-to-AI transactions using blockchain and stablecoins.
• Payzor — Payzor is an innovative P2P lending platform for the MENA region. 
• AIsha AI — AIsha is an AI-powered platform that automates call center operations by analyzing call records to deliver detailed performance reviews. 

 

 

Insights from Industry Leaders

 

"We are thrilled to welcome this group of startups to our Batch 4 accelerator program. This program provides them with the resources, mentorship, and network they need to scale their businesses and achieve success in Uzbekistan and beyond. This batch represents the next generation of innovators who will shape the future of industries like FinTech, Enterprise, and AI. Together with our partner IT Park, we are committed to supporting their growth and helping them achieve their full potential. Uzbekistan has the potential to become a global leader in innovation, and we're proud to be a part of this journey" — Alfredo Gomez Soria, Senior Corporate Partnerships at Plug and Play.

 

 

"Innovation is more than technology—it's about creating opportunities for bold ideas to thrive. Through our partnership with Plug and Play, Uzbekistan is accelerating startup growth and strengthening its tech ecosystem. The startups in this new batch will drive change, attract investment, and open new industry opportunities" — Abdulahad Kuchkarov, CEO of IT Park Uzbekistan.

 

Graduation of Batch 3

 

Alongside welcoming new startups, the event also celebrated the graduation of Batch 3, marking the successful completion of the program for 17 startups. These companies are now ready to take the next steps in scaling their businesses and securing further investment opportunities:

 

SynCall AI, Datagaze LLC, VOLTIVA, TrustMe.kz, Sharh (Cometa Group), Mars IT School, ISH.UZ, GrowyMe, ZebraEye, TPM Solutions, exode, Sampler.az, Global Green Hub, Pulberry (Flex Soft LLC), medevery, Dialix, Kharezmi-Tech.

 

The Plug and Play acceleration program, together with IT Park Uzbekistan, is not just about supporting individual startups—it is a catalyst for Uzbekistan’s broader digital transformation. By nurturing local entrepreneurs and equipping them with the tools to succeed, the initiative contributes to Uzbekistan's long-term economic resilience and technological competitiveness. 

 

As a result, Uzbekistan is positioning itself as a dynamic technology and innovation hub, with a thriving entrepreneurial ecosystem that drives sustainable growth and global partnerships. As Uzbekistan continues its journey towards becoming a leading technology and innovation hub in Central Asia, programs like Plug and Play, together with IT Park Uzbekistan, serve as a bridge between local talent and global markets, unlocking new economic opportunities and ensuring sustainable growth.