IT Park Uzbekistan and ICEX have agreed to strengthen ties between startup ecosystems

On May 20, 2026, a meeting with a delegation from the Spanish organization ICEX took place at the IT Park Uzbekistan office. Continuing the negotiations initiated during MWC 2026, the parties discussed practical cooperation in the areas of startup ecosystems, international partnerships, and helping tech companies enter foreign markets.

The ICEX delegation and the Embassy of Spain included Cristina Santamaría García, Advisor for Trade and Economic Affairs. On behalf of IT Park Uzbekistan, Mahliyo Muksinova, Deputy General Director for Strategic Development, participated in the meeting.

During the meeting, ICEX presented the Rising Up in Spain program, aimed at supporting international startups through networking opportunities and integration into the Spanish startup ecosystem. ICEX representatives also shared their experience working with the Russian Startups Go Global initiative and Skolkovo startups.

During the meeting, IT Park Uzbekistan invited ICEX to participate in TIIF 2026, the Tashkent International Investment Forum. ICEX representatives expressed interest in participating.

The parties also discussed cooperation opportunities within the framework of ICT Week 2026 and GBSF 2026. ICEX representatives invited IT Park Uzbekistan representatives to participate in South Summit 2027 — one of Spain's largest startup events.

As a result of the meeting, the parties agreed to continue cooperation to strengthen ties between international startup ecosystems, create new market opportunities for tech companies, and develop joint initiatives.

Source: IT Park Uzbekistan