Building Uzbekistan'sNext Generationof Founders& Engineers
Empowering Uzbekistan's Next Generation of Builders
Startup Fest exists to democratize technology and entrepreneurship for youth across Uzbekistan. We bridge the gap between ambitious school students and real-world execution — providing the tools, mentorship, and platform needed to turn bold ideas into scalable startups, autonomous robots, and breakthrough software.
One arena,one purpose
Startup Fest is where ideas, teams, and opportunity meet. Young builders from every corner of the country find their people here.
From ideato productin a single day.
Across all14 regionsof Uzbekistan
Programs:
From Idea to Impact
Every startup needs its own route. Startup Fest runs dedicated tracks for builders at different stages and in different fields — with the tools, knowledge, and connections to turn an idea into a real result.
Catalyst
The bridge between startups and industry. Teams step inside the enterprise, see a real problem first-hand and pitch their solution directly to the decision makers.
Startup and Engineering Festival
Uzbekistan’s startup and engineering festival — a major event bringing young engineers and innovators together in one place.
The Minds Behind Startup Fest
Driven by organizers, engineers, and ecosystem builders committed to activating youth talent across Uzbekistan.
News and Articles
Follow the events, announcements, and long-reads coming out of the Startup Fest ecosystem.
14 Regions, 1 Movement
Our inaugural nationwide tour brought the startup ecosystem directly to local communities, with 1,500+ students engineering solutions in robotics, AI, and fintech.
From idea to MVP — in one day
How participants used modern AI tooling to ship a working product inside a single build cycle.
New teams, new opportunities
Startup Fest brings knowledge, connections, and like-minded builders into one place for young founders.
Born at Startup Fest
Highlighted projects and standout teams created by youth founders — every successful startup is a new star lit inside the Startup Fest ecosystem.
