ICT WEEK Uzbekistan announces US$1.235m in startup investments

Askar Yakubov · 10:30, 28.09.2026 · Updated 15:49 · 20 views

ICT WEEK Uzbekistan announces US$1.235m in startup investments / Photo: Ministry of Digital Technologies of Uzbekistan.

Tashkent, Uzbekistan (UzDaily.uz) — Investments totalling US$1.235 million were announced for technology startups as part of ICT WEEK Uzbekistan 2026, with the funds aimed at product development, team expansion and entry into domestic and international markets.

Aloqa Ventures accounted for the largest volume of announced investments. Bito received US$300,000, BlogiX US$120,000, Bigmart US$100,000 and Safora US$50,000.

IT Park Ventures announced investments in several technology projects. ORA raised US$150,000, Layf US$100,000, Bigmart US$100,000 and UrbanDrive US$100,000. The amount of the investment in Q.Watt was not disclosed due to a confidentiality agreement.

Yoshlar Ventures also announced support for several startups. UrbanDrive received US$100,000, Fieldy US$40,000, Bonu US$40,000 and Mikrogreen US$35,000.

UrbanDrive and Bigmart were therefore among the projects that received investments from different funds.

The announced funds are intended to support further startup development, strengthen teams and expand their presence in new markets.

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