A delegation from IT Park Uzbekistan, led by Chairman of the Supervisory Board Farokh Ibragimov and CEO Azamat Karamatov, held a series of meetings in Hong Kong with the management of the innovation hub Cyberport and representatives of its ecosystem companies.
According to information from IT Park Uzbekistan, discussions focused on developing joint cooperation under the previously signed memorandum and launching common projects in the fields of artificial intelligence, venture investment, and startups. The parties also examined opportunities to expand access for technology companies from Uzbekistan and Hong Kong to the markets of Central and East Asia.
Cyberport's Chief Executive Officer, Dr. Rocky Cheng, presented the organization's ecosystem, which unites about 2400 technology companies and startups. These companies operate in areas such as financial technology, cybersecurity, blockchain, digital entertainment, and artificial intelligence. Cheng emphasized efforts to develop infrastructure for AI projects, including the creation of a supercomputing center, as well as state support measures and innovation commercialization mechanisms.
Farokh Ibragimov spoke about the development of Uzbekistan's technological ecosystem, detailing the activities of IT Park Uzbekistan, the IT Park Ventures and IT Park Capital funds, data center projects, the IT Park University, and the Enterprise Uzbekistan initiatives. He noted that Uzbekistan continues to create favorable conditions for international investors and technology companies.
During the negotiations, an agreement was reached to move from framework cooperation to the practical implementation of joint initiatives. Key priorities include launching mutual soft landing programs, developing partnerships between investors and startups, studying the possibility of creating a joint venture fund, exchanging experience in developing innovative infrastructure, and holding educational and business events. Representatives of Cyberport and resident companies were invited to participate in ICT Week Uzbekistan, which will take place in September 2026.
A separate business session was dedicated to demonstrating IT Park Uzbekistan's opportunities for Cyberport's resident companies. Participants were briefed on the requirements for obtaining resident status, state support measures, soft landing programs, and prospects for entering the Central Asian market through Uzbekistan. Bahodir Ayupov presented opportunities within the Enterprise Uzbekistan initiative, describing the regulatory framework being created based on common law and the available protection mechanisms for investors.
Business representatives expressed interest in joint projects covering artificial intelligence, intelligent automation, digital twins, geospatial technologies, cybersecurity, cloud infrastructure, robotics, agritech, and corporate software development. Talent training, outsourcing, and pilot projects with state and private structures were also discussed.
After the meetings concluded, company representatives confirmed their interest in further cooperation with IT Park Uzbekistan, participation in ICT Week Uzbekistan, and developing joint projects. IT Park Uzbekistan stated its readiness to support foreign partners at all stages of entering the national market, including business registration, personnel recruitment, establishing business contacts, and implementing pilot projects.
A delegation from IT Park Uzbekistan held negotiations with the management of the Hong Kong-Shenzhen Innovation and Technology Park (HSITP) during a working trip to Hong Kong. The main focus of the meetings was strengthening partnership in the fields of innovation, startups, artificial intelligence, and attracting international technology companies.
The meeting took place on July 14, 2026. It was attended by Azamat Karamatov, CEO of IT Park Uzbekistan, and Vincent Ma, Chief Executive Officer of HSITP. During the visit, the delegation also toured the park's visitor center, familiarized itself with the residential infrastructure for specialists, and received a presentation on the opportunities that IT Park Uzbekistan offers to international technology enterprises.
During discussions, the delegation studied the HSITP infrastructure and presented Uzbekistan's digital ecosystem, emphasizing the country's potential as a regional hub for innovation, technology, and international entrepreneurship. Representatives of HSITP provided detailed information about the creation of their world-class innovation ecosystem in the Lok Ma Chau Loop area. This project is being implemented under the concept of 'One Country, Two Systems' and is designed to accommodate over 100,000 specialists in technology and innovation.
The HSITP territory is designated for housing research centers, laboratories, high-tech manufacturing, artificial intelligence development infrastructure, office spaces, and residential complexes. Special attention was paid to the mechanism for selecting park residents. In HSITP, land plots are allocated primarily based on the quality of business proposals and their innovative value. When evaluating applications, 70 percent of the score is assigned to the business plan and technological component of the project, and the remaining 30 percent to the commercial proposal. This approach is aimed at developing projects in sectors such as artificial intelligence, robotics, life sciences, and microelectronics.
The parties also discussed the development of the startup ecosystem. HSITP management presented its incubation program, which allows promising technology companies to participate free of charge without giving up a stake in their business. The goal of this program is to commercialize research and development results, scale projects internationally, and form partnerships with leading industry players. Key areas for joint work include integrating Uzbek startups into Hong Kong's innovation ecosystem, expanding interaction with venture capital funds and investors, and creating conditions for Chinese technology companies to enter the Central Asian market through Uzbekistan.
Furthermore, participants noted the prospects for joint activities in the fields of artificial intelligence, robotics, biotechnology, microelectronics, advanced manufacturing, and commercialization of scientific discoveries. The role of HSITP as a cross-border innovation platform connecting Hong Kong with Victoria Harbour, one of the world's largest technological clusters with a population of about 86 million, was also considered. The parties noted that this model provides international companies access to the mainland Chinese market while retaining the advantages of the Hong Kong business environment. At the conclusion of the negotiations, an agreement was reached to develop cooperation through startup exchange programs, organization of business missions and joint events, expansion of contacts with investors, holding thematic seminars, and ensuring the participation of HSITP representatives in ICT Week Uzbekistan.
The Minister of Foreign Affairs of Uzbekistan, Bakhtiyor Saidov, met on July 6 with Salim bin Mohammed Al-Malik, Director General of the Islamic Organization for Education, Science and Culture (ISESCO), who arrived in the country to participate in the opening ceremony of the First International Forum of Islamic Civilization.
During the negotiations, the parties reviewed practical issues concerning the further development of constructive dialogue and increasing cooperation between Uzbekistan and ISESCO in the fields of science, education, culture, and tourism.
Particular attention was paid to the implementation of the Action Plan, which establishes priority areas of interaction and provides for joint projects in the near future. The parties also expressed satisfaction with the current level of cooperation and confirmed their interest in further strengthening partnership relations in key areas of interaction.
The First Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs of Uzbekistan, Bahromjon Aloev, held talks in Muscat on July 1, 2026, with Salim Ali Sayabi, Chairman of the Omani company Alsiyabi International Group LLC.
The parties discussed specific proposals to strengthen cooperation in the fields of construction, tourism, infrastructure, and the establishment of medical facilities.
During the meeting, the issue of the Omani company's participation in the implementation of major urban development projects in Uzbekistan was also considered. The introduction of modern engineering and construction solutions, the development of tourist infrastructure, and the formation of partnerships in real estate development were discussed.
