On October 20, 2026, in Paris, a delegation from IT Park Uzbekistan visited STATION F, one of the world's largest startup campuses. During the meeting, prospects for developing cooperation between the startup ecosystems of Uzbekistan and France, supporting local startups in entering European markets, and exchanging international experience were discussed.

IT Park Uzbekistan CEO is on a visitKaramatov Azamat and Head of the IT and BPO Services Development DepartmentSarvar Vokhidov participated. Head of International Cooperation of the Delegation STATION FJoanna Groua Bulldon to explore opportunities for establishing long-term partnerships between the startup ecosystems of the two countries.

The path to European markets for Uzbek startups

One of the main topics of the meeting was the integration of Uzbek startups into the international STATION F ecosystem. In particular, the possibilities of expanding the ties of local startups with international investors, technology companies and potential business partners, as well as supporting their entry into the markets of France and other European countries were discussed.

The parties also discussed the prospects for the participation of Uzbek startups in the STATION F acceleration programs. Such cooperation can expand opportunities for startups to work with international experts, adapt business models to the requirements of new markets, and develop on a global scale.

In addition, STATION F is aimed at supporting the international expansion of Uzbek startups on campus.creation of an innovation center was also discussed.

Development of a new startup campus in Tashkent based on the experience of STATION F

During the negotiations, special attention was paid to the implementation of international experience in the startup ecosystem of Uzbekistan.

In particular, utilizing STATION F's experience in supporting startups, managing innovation infrastructure, and developing international partnerships,Potential cooperation for the development of a new startup campus in Tashkent of the Republic of Uzbekistan.

Additionally, representatives of IT Park Uzbekistan visited the STATION FImmersion Program showed interest in . Through this program, opportunities were discussed to study the campus's operational management model, startup mechanisms, and best practices aimed at ecosystem development.

Opportunities in the Uzbekistan market for French founders

The prospects for cooperation included not only the entry of Uzbek startups into Europe but also the introduction of French founders to the Uzbek ecosystem.

In particular, the possibility of organizing a visit to Uzbekistan for a delegation of French startup founders was considered. During such a visit, international founders will be able to get acquainted with the startup ecosystem, investment climate, technological infrastructure and market access opportunities in the country.

In this processLand of Startups also discussed the prospects of introducing international startups to the innovative potential of Uzbekistan and participants in the local ecosystem.

From local ideas to global opportunities

The meeting between IT Park Uzbekistan and STATION F became an important dialogue platform for strengthening ties between the startup ecosystems of Uzbekistan and France and exploring new areas of mutually beneficial cooperation.

The discussed initiatives could contribute to accelerating the entry of Uzbek startups into international markets, integrating best practices into the local ecosystem, and creating new business and investment opportunities for founders from both countries.