The National AI Startup Competition and Acceleration Program supports innovative AI startups developing solutions to address real-world challenges and accelerate their growth. The program is designed to help startups transform working prototypes into investable businesses through intensive support across different stages of growth.
Program Focus Areas
• Government
• Healthcare
• Education
• Industry
• The green economy
Acceleration Support
• One-on-one mentoring from experienced founders and domain experts.
• Startup acceleration support to refine products, go-to-market strategies, and traction.
• Expert legal, financial, and technical consultations.
Investor Access and Training
• Direct introductions to venture funds and angel networks.
• Startup training workshops covering pitching, fundraising, and scaling.
• Progression through KPI-based milestones that unlock subsequent investment tranches.
Funding Details
• Funding is provided for 15 winning teams through IT Park Ventures.
• Investment is distributed based on the achievement of KPIs.
• The top three teams will receive investments of $100,000, $60,000, and $40,000 respectively.
Eligibility and Application
• Open to AI startup projects with working MVPs or prototypes.
• Teams must consist of 3–8 members.
• Participants must be citizens or permanent residents of Uzbekistan.
• Participation in the program is free of charge.
• Deadline: August 15, 2026
Participants benefit from continued access to the venture ecosystem throughout the program. For more information on the competition and acceleration program, visit President Tech Award.