How will the startup ecosystem in Central Asia develop over the next 5 years?!

As part of the InnoWeek-2025 – International Week of Innovative Ideas, which will be held on October 9–11 this year, a plenary session will take place on the topic: “Startup Ecosystem in Central Asia”.

The session will discuss the current state of the startup ecosystem in the region, existing opportunities and challenges, ways to foster its development, attracting venture capital, and expanding youth participation in innovative activities.

Leading experts and specialists in the Central Asian startup ecosystem will take part in the session ⤵️

Amir Ilgizovich Abidov — Deputy Chairman of the Board for Innovations and Technical Development, JSC “Uzbekistan Technological Metals Plant”;

Bibinur Tattybekovna Alibayeva — Global Head of the “Virtual Accelerate” platform;

Muhammad Lazizovich Mahmudov — Director of “Plug and Play” LLC for Central Asia;

Sergey Evgenyevich Makarov — Expert in corporate strategy, R&D management, venture capital, and innovation ecosystems;

Erbolat Orazbekuly — First Vice-President of the Association of University Business Incubators and Accelerators of the Republic of Kazakhstan, CEO and Founder of “KENDALA” Venture Fund;

Abdulazal Abdulmajid ogli Toshkhujayev — Investment Director, National Venture Fund “UzVC”;

Oleg Radievich Rijichenko — Director of the “U-ENTER” Innovation Center.

📆 Date: October 9, 2025
⏰ Time: 14:30 – 15:20