Startups from Uzbekistan and Hong Kong will gain new opportunities to enter markets

As part of ICT WEEK Uzbekistan 2026, Mukhsinova Mukhlia, Director of Strategic Development at IT Park Uzbekistan, held a meeting with Henry Lee, Head of Industry Partnership at Cyberport.

The parties discussed further strengthening cooperation between IT Park Uzbekistan and Hong Kong Cyberport Management Company Limited, focusing on supporting technology companies and startups, facilitating market entry, and expanding interaction between the two ecosystems.

A key area of discussion was the development of market access mechanisms and "soft landing" support. The parties explored opportunities to support IT Park members entering the Hong Kong market, as well as creating favorable conditions for Cyberport technology companies and startups interested in operating in Uzbekistan.

Special attention was given to cooperation in the fields of artificial intelligence, research and development, and digital technologies. The parties also discussed opportunities for direct interaction between startups and investors, including the potential participation of IT Park Uzbekistan ecosystem representatives in Cyberport programs and the Cyberport Venture Investment Forum.

Cooperation between the two organizations is already being developed in a practical format. In July, the parties held a joint roundtable, and in August, a webinar was organized during which Cyberport representatives became familiar with the IT Park Uzbekistan ecosystem and the ICT WEEK Uzbekistan 2026 program. Five Cyberport startups are participating in the current ICT WEEK.

The cooperation is based on a Memorandum of Understanding signed between IT Park Uzbekistan and Cyberport in June 2026 during the visit of John Lee Ka-chiu, Chief Executive of the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region, to Uzbekistan.

Cyberport is one of the key digital technology hubs in Hong Kong, bringing together more than 2,300 companies. Its ecosystem focuses on artificial intelligence, fintech, Web3, cybersecurity, smart living, and digital entertainment, while also providing startups with opportunities for incubation, acceleration, funding, and international market expansion.

As a result of the meeting, the parties confirmed their intention to continue cooperation between the hubs, including organizing business missions, supporting mutual market entry into Uzbekistan and Hong Kong, and developing joint opportunities for startups and technology companies.

Source: IT Park Uzbekistan