HTP at ICT Week Uzbekistan 2026: new formats of cooperation and exchange of experience in developing IT-ecosystems

A delegation of Hi-Tech Park, headed by its Head Anna Ryabova, paid a visit to Uzbekistan, where it took part in the events of the Information and Communication Technology Week "ICT Week Uzbekistan 2026." As part of the visit, the delegation also held a series of meetings with the leadership and representatives of ministries, specialized agencies, the IT park, and venture funds.

Development of the Digital Economy and Regulatory Framework

At a meeting with Ayubkhon Sultanov, First Deputy Minister of Digital Technologies of the Republic of Uzbekistan, key areas of development of the digital economy and innovation ecosystems of the two countries, as well as prospects for bilateral cooperation, were discussed.

The parties exchanged views on creating favorable conditions for the development and growth of technology companies, the regulatory framework of the IT sector, and attracting public and private capital. The Uzbek side noted that the experience of HTP was used in creating the IT park of Uzbekistan.

Digital Infrastructure and IT Park Management

As part of the visit, Anna Ryabova held a meeting with Anvar Mansurov, Director of the State Institution "Digital Government Project Management Center."

The parties discussed issues of developing the digital infrastructure of the states, e-government systems, as well as possible formats of interaction involving HTP residents.

At a meeting with Lazizbek Khudayev, Deputy Director of LLC "Directorate of the Technology Park of Software Products and Information Technologies" (IT Park Uzbekistan), the management models of IT parks, issues of infrastructure development and support for companies and startups, as well as approaches to developing the entrepreneurial environment, were considered.

During the visit, a meeting was held with Rustam Maksudov, Director of LLC "Unified Integrator for the Creation and Support of State Information Systems UZINFOCOM." The interlocutors exchanged proposals on developing bilateral cooperation, including in terms of promoting Belarusian solutions.

Venture Financing and Startup Support

During negotiations at the National Venture Fund of Uzbekistan "UzVC," the parties exchanged experience in developing startup ecosystems and venture financing instruments, discussed approaches to forming venture infrastructure, as well as the principles of operation of investment funds and mechanisms for supporting companies at different stages of development. Particular attention was paid to accompanying startups during scaling and entering new markets.

As part of the meetings, the Uzbek side showed interest in studying the Belarusian experience in developing IT education and personnel training, including adapting the education system to the spread of artificial intelligence technologies. The Belarusian delegation, in turn, familiarized itself with Uzbekistan's approaches to developing the startup ecosystem and creating venture financing instruments for youth entrepreneurship.

Following the meetings, the parties agreed to develop cooperation between IT parks and to work out mechanisms for investment interaction as part of the development of innovative entrepreneurship.