Uzbekistan is preparing a national strategy aimed at developing its microelectronics and semiconductor industry for the period from 2027 to 2036. The Ministry of Economy and Finance of Uzbekistan reported that the Asian Development Bank (ADB) approved technical assistance worth 1.2 million US dollars for this purpose.
Of the total funds, 1 million US dollars will be directly allocated to the development of the strategy itself. The remaining 200 thousand US dollars are designated for attracting consultants and launching a human resource training program in this sector.
The competition to select an international consulting company to prepare the document concluded on October 15, 2026. Five companies from countries such as the United States, Singapore, Malaysia, and Uzbekistan participated in the applications.
Who will develop the strategy
Both international and local experts are involved in developing the strategy, including specialists with over 25 years of experience in the semiconductor industry. Glen Kiro from the United States has been appointed as the international consultant.
He has over 25 years of experience in the semiconductor sector, including 17 years at Intel, and specializes in the physics and engineering of microelectronic and semiconductor devices. The local consultant is Oibek Abdulkhaev, who holds a PhD. He has over 15 years of experience in the semiconductor field and specializes in electronics and semiconductor physics.
Training specialists for the industry
As part of the workforce development program, 50 participants were selected from a pool of 300 candidates and provided with courses on integrated circuit (IC) design. Twenty selected candidates will go to initial preparatory scholarship courses in Malaysia. Another 20 candidates and instructors will travel to Sungsil University and Hoseo University in South Korea for two months. Specialists are also expected to be sent for internships at fabless companies.
In collaboration with the NIELIT institute in India, a free introductory training program on VLSI and semiconductor technologies will be organized at TashTech Technical University. It is designed for 100 people, including undergraduate and master's students, teachers, researchers, engineers, and other relevant specialists. The program covers two areas: Integrated Circuit Design (IC Design) and APT (semiconductor assembly, packaging, and testing).
Training civil servants
The government is also working to expand industry knowledge among civil servants. In 2025, 43 senior officials from 19 ministries and departments participated in a training seminar. In 2026, over 50 senior officials and responsible personnel from more than 30 ministries, departments, and organizations took part in the Strategic Laboratory Workshop. Another workshop held on September 30, 2026, gathered over 30 senior officials from more than 10 ministries and departments. In total, about 130 civil servants have enhanced their knowledge and skills in semiconductors. These programs covered education, the semiconductor value chain, public administration, and strategic decision-making.
