75
Startup participants in the program
$113.4K
Financial support provided
5
Startups became IT Park Resident
2
Integrated with government platforms
How does the application submission process work?
The process takes about 15 days.
Submit application
Start- Register on the StartupBase.uz platform
- Attach the required documents
- Fill in the approved application form
- Accept the public offer terms
Initial review
up to 5 business days- Verification of the completeness of the document package
- Possibility of returning the application for revision
- Verification of the accuracy and reliability of the data
Expert evaluation
up to 10 business days- Assessment of the business plan and product
- Possible interview with the startup team
- Scoring system: 4 criteria with 10 points each (up to 40 points)
- Minimum passing score: 20 out of 40
Decision and status
Final- Assignment of official participant status in the program
- In case of refusal, resubmission is possible after addressing the comments
- Sending an official notification of the decision
Participation conditions
Activity duration
How to Apply for the
"Digital Startups" Program
Download the guidelines, review the requirements, prepare the documents, and submit your application on StartupBase.uz.
Support mechanisms
Comprehensive support including funding opportunities, mentorship, and resources for startup development.
Incubation and acceleration coverage
The compensation mechanism is designed to support startups participating in leading international acceleration programs and training courses in entrepreneurship, business, and corporate governance.
1+1 program
A mechanism for providing investment funds to support startups that have attracted funding from foreign venture funds with assets exceeding 50 million USD.
Patent project for startups
Compensation for state fees and patent attorney services for Uzbekistan startups when registering intellectual property and trademarks.
Venture Loan for Startups
Startups in Uzbekistan can receive unsecured loans up to 300 million UZS at the Central Bank base rate + 4%.
Reimbursement of costs for engaging mentors for incubators and accelerators
This program is designed to compensate up to 50% of expenses for legal entities in Uzbekistan that organize incubation and acceleration programs, specifically for engaging mentors and trainers.
Request to the "Digital Government" portal
Startup projects participating in the "Digital Startups" program and/or the Central Bank's "Regulatory Sandbox" are granted free access for up to one year to the Digital Government's Data Platform, in compliance with information security...
Regulatory sandbox
When investments are attracted from foreign venture capital funds with assets exceeding 50 million dollars, Uzbek startups receive up to 100 thousand dollars...
IT visa for startups
When investments are attracted from foreign venture capital funds with assets over 50 million dollars, Uzbek startups receive up to 100 thousand dollars...
Financial support for Ideathon and Hackathon winners
The program of financial support for the winners of ideathons and hackathons is aimed at accelerating the development of startups at the early stage. Through this program, the ideas and technological solutions recognized as the best in the competitions are financially supported, with the aim of preparing them for the next stage - the process of creating a real product, entering the market and attracting investment.
Financial and Legal Assistance
The financial advisory and legal assistance service was established to provide support in financial, tax, and legal matters arising during the development of startup projects. This service helps startups make the right decisions.
R&D Voucher (MVP Development)
The program provides non-repayable financial assistance to eligible startups for the development of a minimum viable product (MVP).