Startup events
Meetups, conferences, demo days, and hackathons across the region.
Startup Garage Grand Demo Day
Startup Garage Grand Demo Day is a startup showcase and networking event bringing together founders, investors, and key members of Uzbekistan's startup ecosystem. Attendees will have the opportunity to discover promising startup projects, meet venture capital funds, business angels, entrepreneurs, and ecosystem leaders, while building valuable connections with potential partners, investors, and co-founders. The event is designed to foster collaboration within the local startup community and provide founders with a platform to present their ideas, receive feedback, and expand their professional network. The event is intended for startup founders, aspiring entrepreneurs, investors, and anyone interested in innovation and venture entrepreneurship. ⚠️ Registration is required.
Workshop: Agentic Harness — Building AI Agents with Vibe Coding
MOST IT Hub is hosting a workshop on building AI agents using modern AI development workflows and vibe coding techniques. The session will be led by Sanzhar Altybayev , Co-Founder and CEO of Daryn Lab AI and an AI Engineer, who will demonstrate how founders and developers can rapidly build AI-powered products and transform ideas into functional AI assistants. Participants will explore practical tools for developing and testing MVPs in a short time, learn modern approaches to AI product development, and discover how AI agents can automate business processes and improve operational efficiency. The workshop is designed for developers, startup founders, product managers, and anyone interested in building AI-powered applications. ⚠️ Registration may be required.
Green Start Demo Day
Green Start Demo Day is the final showcase event of the Green Start startup support program, bringing together founders, investors, ecosystem stakeholders, and innovation experts to discover promising sustainability-focused startups. The program attracted 119 applications from across Uzbekistan, with 34 startups selected to participate in an acceleration program featuring mentorship, educational sessions, and intensive project development support. During the Demo Day, 12 finalist teams will present their solutions to a jury composed of local and international experts in innovation, entrepreneurship, and investment. The strongest startups will receive opportunities to participate in an educational program in Germany and gain exposure to potential investment opportunities through partner organizations and funds. The event is designed for startup founders, investors, business representatives, and anyone interested in innovation, sustainability, and entrepreneurship. ⚠️ Registration is required.
Wazzup for Business: Sales Tool Deep Dive
Join a live session dedicated to Wazzup , a customer communication platform that integrates WhatsApp and Instagram messaging with CRM systems to help businesses streamline sales and customer support. The webinar will feature Mikhail Epikhin , Commercial Director at Wazzup, who will demonstrate how businesses can centralize customer conversations, improve response times, and optimize sales workflows through CRM integration. Participants will see a live product demonstration, explore real implementation case studies, and learn about the platform's pricing, return on investment, and practical applications for businesses looking to improve customer communication. The event is designed for entrepreneurs, sales teams, business owners, and professionals interested in CRM solutions, sales automation, and customer engagement. ⚠️ Registration is not required.
AI in Marketing for Young Entrepreneurs
AI in Marketing for Young Entrepreneurs is a hands-on workshop designed to help entrepreneurs, startup founders, and aspiring business owners leverage artificial intelligence to improve marketing performance and business growth. The session will be led by Nane Matevossyan , Founder of Slice Consulting and President of Perspective to Grow NGO. Participants will explore how AI is transforming modern marketing and learn practical ways to use AI tools for content creation, social media management, market research, customer insights, and productivity enhancement. The workshop will also cover effective prompt-writing techniques, real-world marketing use cases, and actionable strategies that founders can apply to attract customers, strengthen engagement, and scale their businesses more efficiently. Organized by the Armenian Indian Center for Excellence in ICT (AITC/EIF) and Perspective to Grow NGO, the event is implemented within the framework of the Armenian Italian Project. ⚠️ Participation is free, but registration is required. Limited seats available.
Pizza Pitch with Akmal Payziev
Pizza Pitch is a community event where startup founders can present their ideas, receive expert feedback, and connect with members of Uzbekistan's startup ecosystem. The evening will feature Akmal Payziev, founder of MyTaxi, Express24, Workly, Maxtrack, and Numeo.ai , who will provide practical advice and feedback to participating startups. Each team will have 3 minutes to pitch followed by 7 minutes of expert feedback . The event offers founders an opportunity to validate their ideas, improve their presentations, connect with experienced entrepreneurs, and build relationships with potential partners and collaborators in an informal networking atmosphere. The event is designed for startup founders, aspiring entrepreneurs, and anyone interested in innovation, fundraising, and the startup ecosystem. ⚠️ Participation is free. Application deadline: June 23, 18:00. Registration is required.
AI in Banking & FinTech in Armenia
AI in Banking & FinTech in Armenia is a workshop organized by ICC Armenia, bringing together banking professionals, fintech experts, and industry leaders to discuss the growing role of artificial intelligence in financial services. The session will explore how AI is transforming banking operations, accelerating digital innovation, and creating new opportunities for financial institutions in an increasingly technology-driven environment. Participants will gain insights into real-world AI applications in banking, emerging fintech trends, and the challenges and opportunities facing the financial sector as it adapts to rapid digital transformation. The event is designed for professionals working in banking, fintech, financial services, digital transformation, and technology innovation. ⚠️ Participation is available exclusively to ICC Armenia members.
National AI Hackathon Jizzakh
The regional stage of the National AI Hackathon will take place in Jizzakh, bringing together young developers, engineers, and innovators to build AI-powered solutions for real-world challenges. The hackathon will run for four days, June 29 to July 2, with participants competing across multiple tracks, including healthcare, education, entrepreneurship, and AI solutions for combating online drug trafficking. In addition to the main competition, participants can compete in special nominations for Best Website , Best Software Solution , and Best Mobile Application , with separate awards for winners. The strongest teams will advance to the next stage of the National AI Hackathon and gain access to new development opportunities. ⚠️ Participants must be at least 16 years old, possess a valid passport or ID card, and complete individual registration. Participation is open to young people residing in the Syrdarya region.
What Helps Businesses Grow Faster: Mistakes and Real Examples
PublicTalk #6 is a practical session focused on the real drivers of business growth, featuring lessons, strategies, and mistakes drawn from successful companies and entrepreneurial journeys. Using real business cases, including the growth story of Renderforest, one of Armenia’s most successful technology companies, the discussion will explore how businesses can accelerate growth, strengthen their market position, and achieve sustainable results. Participants will learn how to better understand customer needs, build compelling value propositions, and effectively leverage marketing, branding, sales, team building, and technology to drive growth. The event is designed for entrepreneurs, startup founders, business owners, and professionals looking for practical insights and actionable strategies rather than theoretical frameworks. Attendees will leave with concrete ideas, new perspectives, and tools that can be applied immediately to their businesses. ⚠️ Registration is required.
Fuckup Talks × Anorbank
Fuckup Talks × Anorbank is a special edition of Stanbase's event series, where top executives from Anorbank take the stage to share honest stories about failures, difficult decisions, and the lessons behind them. Rather than discussing success stories, speakers will talk openly about products that didn't gain traction, costly decisions, and business hypotheses that failed to deliver the expected results. The event is designed to encourage transparent conversations about entrepreneurship, innovation, and learning through experience. The format includes three 25–30 minute talks followed by audience Q&A, with networking opportunities after the sessions. The event is intended for startup founders, investors, executives, and technology leaders interested in candid discussions about building companies, managing risk, and turning setbacks into valuable experience. ⚠️ Registration is subject to host approval.
Uzbekistan Founder Portrait 2026: Presentation Day
Uzbekistan Founder Portrait 2026: Presentation Day is a private event where Stanbase will present the results of one of the largest founder-focused studies conducted in Uzbekistan. The research is based on data collected from more than 250 founders, in-depth interviews, and verified ecosystem insights. The event will explore who today’s Uzbek founders are, how they finance their businesses, what challenges they face, and how they perceive the startup ecosystem around them. Participants will gain access to key findings from the study and join discussions with founders, investors, and ecosystem leaders about the future of entrepreneurship and innovation in Uzbekistan. The event is designed for startup founders, investors, ecosystem builders, and anyone interested in the development of the startup landscape in Central Asia. Hosted by Stanbase in partnership with Founders Hub and UNDP. ⚠️ Registration is required. Address details will be shared with registered participants.