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by Dilshod Zufarov (Author), Aimee Hampel-Milagrosa (Author), Vishal Aditya Potluri (Author)
This report explores Uzbekistan's nascent technology start-up ecosystem, outlines hurdles entrepreneurs face to turn ideas into viable businesses, and offers practical ways to create the environment they need to thrive.
Analyzing start-ups focused on agriculture, education, health, and the environment, the report explains the need to bolster talent, increase access to funding and incubator programs, and find fresh ways for the government to lend support. It shows how increasing grants, starting a national investment fund, and engaging foreign expertise will encourage entrepreneurs to build and scale up new businesses while helping diversify Uzbekistan's economy. It is the ninth country report in the series Ecosystems for Technology Startups in Asia and the Pacific.
