UzVC and DOMiNO Ventures have selected 16 startups to participate in the SGP Life Sciences Accelerator. The selected teams come from Uzbekistan, Kazakhstan, Tajikistan, Türkiye, and other countries, and are developing innovative solutions across Biotech, Healthtech, and Pharmatech.

The event marks the first stage of the Startup Growth Program 3.0 (SGP 3.0), aimed at conducting an in-depth diagnostic assessment of startups, evaluating their growth potential, and selecting participants for the next stage of the program.

DOMiNO Ventures and UzVC are launching the SGP Life Sciences Acceleration Program for startups from Central Asia in the Biotech, Healthtech and Pharmatech sectors.

The open call for Startup Growth Programme 3.0 has officially closed. UzVC thanks every founder who took the time to apply and share what they are building. The immense response reflects the growing ambition and maturity of Uzbekistan's startup ecosystem — and the work of selecting the next SGP 3.0 cohort begins now.

UzVC reminds founders that applications for Startup Growth Program 3.0 (SGP 3.0) are open until August 15, 2026. Startup Growth Program 3.0 is UzVC's flagship startup founder development program. Now entering its third edition, it will be the largest and most intensive cohort in the program's history.

UzVC, Uzbekistan's National Venture Capital Fund, is proud to announce the launch of the open call for Startup Growth Program 3.0 — its flagship founder development initiative, now in its third and most intensive cycle.

It is planned to conduct a selection process to identify the best proposal for the provision of technical services for the development and implementation of the third edition of the Startup Growth Program III.

On June 4-5, Bishkek hosted KIT Forum, Kyrgyzstan’s largest platform dedicated to information technology and digital innovation. Among the participants was the UzVC team, represented by Managing Partner and Deputy CEO Abdulazal Toshkhujayev.

The discussion focused on what a founder’s mindset should look like, what investors value most at the early stage today, why startup ecosystems cannot grow without international integration and the role global accelerators such as Techstars play in this process.

A panel discussion featuring key representatives of Uzbekistan’s venture ecosystem was held as part of the Better Future Acceleration Program.

The participants discussed the prospects for developing the biotech sector in Uzbekistan, opportunities for international collaboration and the launch of joint initiatives to support innovative startups.

From May 15 to 17, 2026, Samarkand will host a landmark event for the region's startup ecosystem: Techstars Startup Weekend Samarkand, taking place at the Silk Road International University of Tourism and Cultural Heritage.

The forum brought together international and local investors, startups, and technology companies to discuss AI, fintech, digital infrastructure, and startup financing.

To foster the development of innovative startup projects in the pharmaceutical sector, a meeting was held between Dilshod Khashimov, Head of the UzVC National Venture Fund, and Abdulla Azizov, Director of the Pharmaceutical Industry Development Agency.

On March 5, the official launch and presentation of Techstars Uzbekistan took place in Tashkent.

On February 18, a working meeting was held between representatives of AICA and the venture studio UzVC. During the discussions, the parties explored prospects for cooperation in the field of artificial intelligence,as well as mechanisms to support innovative initiatives.

For the first time, local founders can join Founder Catalyst — a 10-week online pre-accelerator designed to prepare startups for investment and scaling.

Uzbekistan's National Venture Fund UzVC, Kazakhstan's fund of funds Alem Ventures Fund, and international venture fund Big Sky Capital have signed an investment agreement on joint investments.

Tashkent, December 5, 2025 — The National Venture Fund UzVC, together with AKS Services Group, held one of the most anticipated events in the region's venture industry — Demo Day and Central Asia Venture Conference 2025.

The National Venture Fund UzVC, in collaboration with AKS Services Group, will host the Demo Day & Central Asia Venture Conference 2025 on 5 December 2025 at the U-ENTER Innovation Centre in Tashkent.

Venture funds UzVC and SQB Ventures invested a total of $275,000 in the Uzbek startup Robosell.

The National Venture Fund UzVC announces an investment of $100,000 in the innovative technology startup TezzGO, which specializes in developing solutions for cashierless stores.

Tashkent, October 6, 2025 — National Venture Capital Fund UzVC has signed an agreement with global accelerator Techstars to bring an expanded Techstars Startup community Partnership to Uzbekistan, strategic move designed to activate the local startup community and increase the flow of investable companies into the regional venture funnel.

The National Venture Fund UzVC announces the launch of the country's first private international venture fund in partnership with leading regional investor Domino Ventures.

Interest in the program was particularly high this year.

Acceleration programme unites the best practices of Silicon Valley for local startups.

We are pleased to announce that the Fund of Funds UzVC stands as an anchor investor for the first two private local venture funds, both of which previously operated as venture studios: Imkon Ventures and SarmoVC, each with a fund capital of up to $5 million.

Founders Shakhzod Umirzakov and Jamshidjon Khakimjonov have closed a $1.5 M round to turbo-charge their launch across Europe.

On June 25, 2025, Tashkent hosted the Demo Day of the Better Future Accelerator

On June 14–15, 2025, the Central Eurasian Venture Forum 2025 took place in Astana

UzVC announces recruitment to its team:

Our portco zypl.ai has successfully raised a $3M Pre-Series A round at a $35M valuation, led by Prosus Ventures, with participation from Battery Road Digital Holdings and Astana Hub Ventures