Startups in Uzbekistan will gain access to the global market through collaboration with GSA

Representatives of IT Park Uzbekistan, led by CEO Abdulkhad Kuchkarov, held a meeting with Kim Ball, founder of Global Startup Awards (GSA) and X.O. Group. The parties signed a memorandum of cooperation and discussed the possibility of hosting international and regional startup award ceremonies in Uzbekistan, as well as promoting Uzbek projects through GSA’s global network.

Global Startup Awards is the largest independent startup award platform, covering more than 154 countries. Founded in 2012 in Copenhagen, GSA identifies and recognizes leading players in ecosystems — from startups to investors, accelerators, and incubators. Flagship projects include Nordic Startup Awards, Central European Startup Awards, ASEAN Startup Awards, and GSA Africa. GSA serves as a platform for attracting talent and capital, and strengthening international relations. 16 unicorn startups have participated in GSA.

Operational management of GSA is carried out through X.O. Group, a division that implements acceleration programs, develops ecosystem development strategies, and collaborates with government agencies in Europe, Asia, Africa, and the MENA region.

Abdulkhad Kuchkarov and Kim Ball signed a memorandum of understanding, which includes opportunities for cooperation on hosting regional and international startup award ceremonies in Uzbekistan, as well as integrating local startups into GSA’s global network. Special attention was given to the idea of positioning Uzbekistan as one of the key hubs of Eurasian innovation.

The parties agreed to hold the Global Startup Awards this autumn during the upcoming ICT Week in Uzbekistan.

IT Park Uzbekistan intends to continue supporting initiatives aimed at developing the startup ecosystem in the country, creating new jobs, and strengthening Uzbekistan’s position as a global IT hub. Such projects open up new opportunities for international cooperation and promoting local innovations on a global scale.

Source: it-park.uz