The IT Market of Uzbekistan in 2026: Technological Breakthrough and Investments in the Future

Already in 2026, Uzbekistan plans to implement large-scale technologies and innovations in industry, education, healthcare, and transport. President of Uzbekistan Shavkat Mirziyoyev outlined the key development directions for the country in 2026 in his Address to the Oliy Majlis. Particular attention was paid to the digitalization of the economy, innovative technologies, and the development of the IT sector, which is becoming one of the drivers of the country's economic growth.

According to the President's address, every dollar of investment must now contribute to the transfer of advanced technologies — the production of high value-added products — and the development of qualified personnel.

Key initiatives in the IT sector will include:
— the creation of four data centers and two supercomputers in Tashkent, Bukhara, Fergana, and Tashkent regions
— the development of artificial intelligence — opening AI laboratories in 15 leading universities in the country and launching more than 100 projects in healthcare, transport, agriculture, geology, and the financial sector
— a program to support high-tech enterprises — tax incentives for companies developing innovative products and stimulating the research activities of specialists.

Investments and startup support

The IT market in Uzbekistan is receiving a boost through the attraction of foreign investment and support for entrepreneurship. In 2026, 140 trillion sum has been allocated for the development of small and medium-sized businesses — of which 43 trillion are directed towards supporting women's and youth entrepreneurship.

For IT startups, this means:
— access to early-stage financing
— the opportunity to develop innovative solutions in the fields of artificial intelligence, big data, and cloud technologies
— participation in projects for the digitalization of public services and infrastructure.

To understand how young IT companies are influencing the market, we recommend reviewing the overview of the main achievements of Uzbek startups in the article linked here.

Digitalization of public administration and open platforms

The President noted that starting in 2026, the "Electronic Government" platform, which unites more than a thousand public services and 240 databases into a single digital system, will be completely updated.

This opens up new opportunities for IT companies and developers:
— creation of services and applications for integration with government platforms
— development of solutions for data automation and analytics
— participation in projects for proactive and comprehensive public services.

Education and workforce preparation for the IT market

To meet the needs of the growing IT sector in Uzbekistan, the vocational education system is being updated:
— major renovation and equipping of 100 technical colleges according to modern technological standards
— implementation of international educational programs from Germany, the USA, the UK, Korea, and Switzerland
— opening of Technical Colleges of Advanced Vocational Skills and "Cities of Professions" in seven regions of the country starting in 2026.

This will enable the preparation of highly qualified specialists for work with artificial intelligence, robotics, cloud technologies, and digital platforms.

Forecast for IT sector growth

According to government plans, in 2026:
— economic growth will reach 6.6%, and GDP will reach $167 billion
— production of high-tech products with export potential will be supported
— the IT services market will receive a strong impetus through the digitalization of public and business processes.

The introduction of new data centers, AI laboratories, support for startups, and educational reforms create a foundation for the development of an innovative and technology-oriented economy in Uzbekistan. The country's IT market is ready for growth, international integration, and the transformation of Uzbekistan into a regional leader in digital technologies.