1:1 Mentoring
Pairing with seasoned founders and domain experts.
National AI Startup Competition and
Acceleration Program
Empowering innovative AI startups solving real-world challenges in government, healthcare, education, industry, and the green economy.
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Top investments
Built to scale you
The acceleration program turns prototypes into investable startups through intensive support across every dimension of growth.
Startup Acceleration
Intensive sprints to refine product, GTM, and traction.
Expert Consultations
Legal, financial, and technical advisory on demand.
Investor Access
Direct intros to venture funds and angel networks.
Startup Training
Workshops on pitching, fundraising, and scaling.
KPI Milestones
Clear targets unlocking the next investment tranche.
Competition Tracks
Five priority domains where AI can deliver measurable value to citizens, industries, and the planet.
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Government AI
Smart public services, digital governance, tax, customs, and administration.
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Industry and Business AI
Manufacturing optimisation, energy, banking, and enterprise automation.
Category 03
Healthcare and Medicine AI
Diagnostics, patient care, medical imaging, and clinical decision support.
Category 04
Education AI
Adaptive learning, content generation, assessment, and student analytics.
Category 05
Green Economy and Agrotech AI
Climate, water, agriculture, sustainability, and resource efficiency.
From idea to demo day
A 5-stage program designed to take your AI startup from prototype to investment-ready.
Funding for 15 winning teams
Investment is distributed in KPI-based tranches by IT Park Ventures, backed by ongoing support and venture ecosystem access.
$60,000
Investment
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$40,000
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Who can apply
Teams of 3-8
Diverse, multidisciplinary founding teams.
AI Startup Projects
Products genuinely built on AI technologies.
Uzbekistan-based
Citizens and permanent residents only.
MVP / Prototype
A working prototype is required to apply.
Free to Participate
Zero application or participation fees.
Ready to build the future of AI?
Join Uzbekistan's national AI startup competition. Compete for up to $100,000 in investment, accelerator access, and a place in the country's top AI ecosystem.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the President AI Award?
The President AI Award is a national startup competition in Uzbekistan focused on Artificial Intelligence technologies. It is set to officially launch in 2026 and aims to support AI innovation, youth involvement, and the development of the local IT and venture ecosystem.
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