Sardor Rahmatulloev Becomes First Uzbek Founder Accepted into Y Combinator 2026 Winter Program

Tashkent, Uzbekistan (UzDaily.com) — Sardor Rahmatulloev has become the first Uzbek founder accepted into the Y Combinator 2026 Winter program, according to Startup Base.

He is developing twolabs.ai, a platform that creates specialized datasets for robotics in agriculture.

The project leverages artificial intelligence to address global challenges in the agricultural sector, demonstrating an innovative approach to process optimization and improving industry efficiency.

As an experienced entrepreneur, Sardor previously launched a startup in the United States with six-figure revenue and participated in Superintelligence projects at Meta, underscoring his high level of expertise and international outlook.

This achievement is significant not only for Sardor Rahmatulloev personally but also for Uzbekistan’s entire startup ecosystem, highlighting that the country’s talented young specialists are gaining recognition on some of the world’s most prestigious startup platforms.