A delegation of leading international investment companies interested in the digital sector has arrived in Uzbekistan on a working visit. The delegation included representatives of such global players as Matthews Asia, Morgan Stanley, Pictet Asset Management Limited, Prosperity Capital UK, Schafer Cullen and WOOD & Company.
The visit was held as part of an initiative to promote international investment dialogue in the field of information and communication technologies and was part of a broader strategy to strengthen Uzbekistan's position as a regional center for digital transformation.
Presentation of the digital ecosystem and support mechanisms
During the meeting, representatives of IT Park Uzbekistan presented to the investment delegation the key areas of their activities, including interaction with Enterprise Uzbekistan-International Digital Technology Center. Special attention was paid to startup support programs, affordable tax and legal preferences for residents, as well as infrastructure projects aimed at creating a sustainable digital ecosystem.
The speakers spoke in detail about Uzbekistan's approaches to the development of the IT cluster, as well as plans to attract strategic partners and institutional investors to the information technology sector.
Introductory visit to IT Park facilities
The delegation conducted an inspection tour of the IT Park facilities, including acceleration zones, offices of technology companies and international platforms for cooperation. Investors were shown working startup projects with export potential, as well as the conditions created for the development of IT business focused on foreign markets.
Among the topics discussed are mechanisms for direct investment in local IT companies, opportunities for participation in acceleration programs, as well as strategic support provided by the state and IT Park to residents focused on growth and international expansion.
International recognition and integration into the global market
Following the visit, the parties noted the high level of interest in the technology sector of Uzbekistan on the part of global investment structures. The format of direct dialogue between investors and key participants of the Uzbek digital ecosystem opens up new prospects for cross-border projects and joint initiatives.
This visit was another confirmation of the growing role of Uzbekistan as a promising jurisdiction for high-tech investment, as well as strengthening its image as a future IT hub in the Central Asian region.
It is expected that following the visit, specific investment agreements will be worked out and the participation of foreign funds in support programs for technology companies in the republic will expand.
