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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.
TechstarsGlobalSession
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.
BetterFutureAccelerationProgram2026
A panel discussion featuring key representatives of Uzbekistan’s venture ecosystem was held as part of the Better Future Acceleration Program.
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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.
TechstarsStartupWeekendSamarkand
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.
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Pharm Agency
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.
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Techstars Uzbekistan
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.
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For the first time, local founders can join Founder Catalyst — a 10-week online pre-accelerator designed to prepare startups for investment and scaling.
Big Sky Capital
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.
Demo Day
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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.
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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.
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.
Domino Ventures + UzVC
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.
SGP 2025
Interest in the program was particularly high this year.