Uzbek startups to participate in LEAP event
Tashkent, Uzbekistan (UzDaily.com) — Uzbekistan’s Minister of Digital Technologies, Sherzod Shermatov, held talks with Ibrahim Neyaz, head of Saudi Arabia’s National Technology Development Program (NTDP).
During the meeting, the parties discussed IT outsourcing services and the prospects for their further development.
Special attention was given to opportunities for expanding IT services in Uzbekistan, as well as creating high-paying jobs for local young and skilled specialists.
The talks also explored the idea of creating an acceleration program for startups, collaboration between IT Park and NTDP, and the development of technological startups in Uzbekistan.
Additionally, the possibility of Uzbek startups participating in the LEAP 2025 international event, scheduled to take place from February 9–12, 2025, in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, was discussed.
As a result of the negotiations, it was decided to establish a joint working group to implement cooperation in key areas. This partnership is expected to have a significant impact on enhancing Uzbekistan’s technological potential and the development of IT services exports.