Startups from Uzbekistan took part in Biban 2025, an international forum in Riyadh that brought together representatives of the entrepreneurial ecosystem, technology companies, investors, and government institutions from various countries. Participants held business meetings, presented their products to potential partners, and explored the specifics of the Saudi Arabian market within the Vision 2030 framework.

 

Dataprizma LLC participated in the event with its startup products and held 60 interactions at the forum, more than 10 of which were selected for further discussion. Company representatives held negotiations with IT companies, consulting agencies, incubators, and government agencies. Among the initiatives discussed were possible integrations with the Saudi Arabian Tax Committee's systems and electronic signature services.

 

Dataprizma LLC plans to continue contact with interested organizations, is considering opening a local office, and is preparing to launch two of its startup products in the MENA region in the near future.

 

 

Mulk Protocol, a Sharia-compliant tokenization platform, conducted meetings with investors, government bodies, accelerators, and IT companies. The discussions included potential participation in acceleration programs, cooperation with a regulatory sandbox, and partnership opportunities. According to the team, the Saudi market requires consistent in-person engagement and relationship-building for effective collaboration.

 

The medtech startup D-Clinics held over 25 meetings with investors, accelerators, and IT companies. The conversations focused on participation in support programs, product integration, and potential investment interest. The team is currently reviewing proposals and clarifying technical collaboration details.

 

The office and coworking marketplace GoRent presented its product to investors, government agencies, consulting firms, and real estate operators. Potential partners in Saudi Arabia expressed interest in listing their workspaces on the platform given upcoming localization — Arabic interface, SAR currency support, and integration with local payment systems. API-level integration with CRM systems was also discussed. Representatives of MISA and Monsha’at indicated interest in continuing discussions within existing cooperation frameworks.

 

PropTech startup UYSOT held around 10 introductory meetings with potential partners and clients, exchanging company information, exploring areas of cooperation, and discussing possible pilot projects. The team plans to conduct product demonstrations and continue negotiations.

 

 

The EdTech platform Fonus Kids interacted with over 100 individuals and exchanged contacts with 48 potential partners. The startup is in early-stage discussions with two regional organizations regarding localization, pilot projects, and collaboration frameworks. The team analyzed market needs and collected feedback for product adaptation.

 

SmartCast reported meetings with media agencies, system integrators, and potential clients from retail, healthcare, sports, and food & beverage sectors. The discussions included potential partnership models, exclusive representation agreements, and deployment scenarios.

 

Another member of the Uzbekistan delegation was Linko, which made notable progress toward entering the MENA market during Biban 2025. The team engaged with 5–6 regional integrators from Saudi Arabia, the UAE, Morocco, and Sudan, while also attracting interest from 4–5 strategic investors exploring participation in the company’s upcoming funding round. The discussions established a foundation for potential 2026 pilot projects across Linko POS, SFA Perfect Store, and TAP. These outcomes strengthened Linko’s expansion momentum and highlighted the startup’s readiness — as a growing tech ecosystem from Uzbekistan — to scale internationally.

 

Participants noted several factors relevant to operating in Saudi Arabia, including localization requirements, the need for local payment solutions, preferences for cooperation with locally registered entities, regulatory compliance for data hosting, and the importance of personal relationships in business negotiations. The demand for PropTech, EdTech, GovTech, and B2B SaaS solutions is growing rapidly amid ongoing digital transformation.

 

 

Following the event, startups plan to continue post-Biban negotiations, prepare follow-up materials, and explore opportunities for pilot projects and partnerships based on the discussions held in Riyadh.