Winners of Startup Pitch Uzbekistan Announced in Samarkand
Summary
The GSMA Startup Pitch Competition Day: Uzbekistan took place in Samarkand on 20–21 May 2026 as part of the GSMA M360 Eurasia forum, with support from the Ministry of Digital Technologies, Beeline Uzbekistan, and VEON. GSMA, IT Park Uzbekistan, IT Park Ventures, and ITU organized the event to connect Uzbek technology startups with international investors and the global tech ecosystem. NavAI won first place and received $10,000 plus an invitation to exhibit at 4YFN/MWC Barcelona 2027; EduFuse placed second with $7,000 and AzizAI finished third with $5,000. An international jury evaluated six startups (REZVO, AzizAI, EduFuse, NavAI, TAHLEEL, Swipies), and organizers said the competition strengthens Uzbekistan's position as a regional startup hub.