Uzbekistan and Kazakhstan plan to expand cooperation between IT parks

Astana Hub, IT Park Uzbekistan, and Eurasia Growth Hub have signed an agreement to expand opportunities for technology companies from Kazakhstan and Uzbekistan aiming to enter international markets.

The memorandum of cooperation was signed during the international technology forum AI & Digital Bridge 2026. The document was signed by the CEOs of Astana Hub, Magzhan Madiev; IT Park Uzbekistan, Azamat Karamatov; and Eurasia Growth Hub, Muzaffar Karabayev.

Under this partnership, the parties plan to hold joint technology forums, webinars, business missions, and B2B meetings, as well as strengthen interaction between the startup ecosystems of Kazakhstan and Uzbekistan.

One of the key areas will be assisting companies in establishing contacts with foreign clients, strategic partners, resellers, system integrators, investors, and accelerators.

Special attention will be paid to supporting Kazakhstani and Uzbek startups in entering the UK market and other international platforms with the help of Eurasia Growth Hub. The partners will also explore the possibility of creating soft landing mechanisms, including assistance in researching foreign markets, business development, and resolving operational issues.

Magzhan Madiev noted that 'Uzbekistan and Kazakhstan possess strong technological teams and talented entrepreneurs. Together with IT Park Uzbekistan, we want to help them enter international markets, find clients and partners, and develop their products. By combining the capabilities of two ecosystems and our international partners, we are creating conditions for more companies from the region to scale beyond the domestic market.'

According to Azamat Karamatov, this partnership should provide technology companies from both countries with new opportunities to find partners and clients, as well as attract investment. He also emphasized the potential of joint initiatives in artificial intelligence and research and development, which can contribute to creating products for the global market.

Muzaffar Karabayev stated that Eurasia Growth Hub will help startups adapt their solutions to the requirements of foreign markets and establish necessary business connections. He added that through the hub, teams will be able to receive practical support, going from market research to negotiations with potential customers and partners.

The memorandum also provides for joint projects in the field of artificial intelligence and R&D. The parties intend to exchange knowledge, implement pilot projects and mentorship programs, and develop cooperation between technology firms and scientific and educational institutions.

The AI & Digital Bridge 2026 forum took place as part of Kazakhstan's Year of Digitalization and Artificial Intelligence. This forum became the central international event of AI MONTH—a monthly series of initiatives covering artificial intelligence, digital technologies, entrepreneurship, and human capital development.

During the ICT WEEK Uzbekistan 2026 event, a meeting took place between Dildora Nasibulayeva, Head of International Relations at IT Park Uzbekistan, and Ankit Sethi, Senior Manager for Regional Partnership and Channel Development in the Middle East at Hong Kong Science and Technology Park (HKSTP).

The parties discussed the further development of cooperation in the fields of startups, artificial intelligence, as well as research and development. IT Park Uzbekistan noted that the meeting covered support for technology companies entering new markets, strengthening ties between startup ecosystems, and prospects for joint work in AI and R&D.

Special attention was paid to the participation of four HKSTP startups in ICT WEEK Uzbekistan 2026. During their visit, representatives of these companies already held meetings with Uzinfocom, Uztelecom, and TUIT. The parties discussed opportunities for providing additional support and assistance to these companies when entering the Uzbek market.

Participants also considered the possibility of organizing trips for Uzbek startups to Hong Kong. Such visits would allow companies to familiarize themselves with HKSTP's technological infrastructure, establish contacts with local firms, and exchange experiences with members of the Hong Kong startup ecosystem.

Cooperation between IT Park Uzbekistan and HKSTP is developing steadily. In July 2026, the parties signed a memorandum of understanding. A specialized webinar for HKSTP companies and startups on the opportunities for entering the Uzbek market was held in August. Cooperation continued in September when a delegation from IT Park Uzbekistan visited Hong Kong to participate in the Belt and Road Summit 2026.

HKSTP is one of Hong Kong's key innovation platforms, focusing on deep technologies and research and development. The park's ecosystem brings together over 2,400 technology companies from 26 countries and more than 17,000 R&D specialists. HKSTP's priority areas include robotics, biotechnology, fintech, smart city solutions, advanced manufacturing, and artificial intelligence.