Technologies
Uzbekistan technology news: IT, startups, digitalization, innovation and the telecom market.
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More than 550 School 21 students begin internships
More than 550 students from School 21’s Tashkent and Samarkand campuses have started internships, with 251 currently gaining work experience.
Uzbek startups pitch projects to investors in Hong Kong
Five Uzbek startups took part in Hong Kong FinTech Week and the Cyberport Venture Capital Forum, meeting investors and exploring international expansion.
Uzbekistan tops Asia for growth in website loading speeds
Uzbekistan and Afghanistan recorded a 13% rise in wired internet website loading speeds in January–October 2026 compared with the same period in 2025.
Uzbekistan and South Korea discuss support for startups
Uzbekistan’s parliamentary delegation met Seoul Startup Hub Gongdeok representatives to discuss joint technology projects and support for startups.
Global Atomic Quiz 2026 explores everyday nuclear technology
Rosatom’s international quiz highlights the role of nuclear technology in everyday life, with winners eligible for a science trip to Russia.
Fitch raises Uzbektelecom’s standalone credit assessment to ‘bb’
Fitch Ratings has upgraded Uzbektelecom’s standalone credit profile from ‘bb-’ to ‘bb’, citing stronger cash flow prospects and a gradual reduction in debt.
Shermatov urges CIS countries to strengthen digital ties
Uzbekistan’s digital technologies minister has called on CIS countries to deepen cooperation, share expertise and act as strategic partners in the digital sector.
More than 20 Uzbekistan teams advance in ICPC contest
More than 20 teams qualified for the next stage of the North Eurasia ICPC competition in Kazakhstan after the regional contest in Tashkent.
Defex Robotics becomes third Uzbek startup accepted by YC
Uzbekistan’s Defex Robotics, which develops industrial robots for assembly and quality control, has been accepted into the Y Combinator accelerator.
Tashkent Hosts Fifth NAUKA 0+ Festival With Space Theme
The fifth NAUKA 0+ festival in Tashkent featured a space-themed programme, more than 70 lectures and events across all regions of Uzbekistan.