Tashkent, Uzbekistan (UzDaily.uz) — A parliamentary delegation from Uzbekistan, led by Senate Chairperson Tanzila Narbayeva, discussed startup support and joint technology projects with representatives of Seoul Startup Hub Gongdeok. The Senate press service reported.
The meeting took place during the delegation’s official visit to the Republic of Korea. The sides discussed developing the startup ecosystem, supporting innovative projects and expanding cooperation between technology companies in the two countries.
The centre’s head, Kim Jong-woo, highlighted the conditions for IT sector development in Uzbekistan, the potential of its skilled workforce, simplified visa procedures and institutional support mechanisms for foreign startups.
The participants considered opportunities to attract South Korean startups to Uzbekistan, implement joint technology projects and commercialise innovative developments. They also discussed the prospects of positioning Uzbekistan as a regional platform for accessing Central Asian markets.
In addition, proposals were put forward to increase Uzbekistan’s participation in Seoul Startup Hub Gongdeok’s international programmes and establish cooperation between large businesses and startups under the Open Innovation model.
The sides also discussed the possibility of startups from both countries participating in the Land of Startups competition in Uzbekistan and the Try Everything competition in South Korea.
