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Defex Robotics becomes third Uzbek startup accepted by YC

Defex Robotics becomes third Uzbek startup accepted by YC
Defex Robotics becomes third Uzbek startup accepted by YC / Photo: UzCombinator.

Tashkent, Uzbekistan (UzDaily.uz) — Uzbek startup Defex Robotics has become the third project from Uzbekistan to be accepted into the US-based Y Combinator accelerator.

Founded by Khusan Mavlonov, the company develops robotic solutions to automate manufacturing processes.

Two other Uzbek startups have previously joined Y Combinator: Speko (S26 batch) and Twolabs (P26 batch).

Defex Robotics specialises in developing industrial robots designed to automate assembly and product quality control.

The company’s solution can install electrical connectors, test the strength of connections and automatically record test results.

Acceptance into Y Combinator gives the startup an opportunity to develop its product through one of the well-known international programmes supporting technology companies.

Akbarjon Abrorjonov
Akbarjon Abrorjonov

Akbarjon Abrorjonov is a young journalist who joined UzDaily as a freelance contributor in May 2026. He writes articles in both Russian and English, covering news and developments for the publication.