Uzbekistan has achieved its target of creating 300,000 jobs in the IT sector in 2026. The country now plans to create an additional 500,000 jobs by 2030, train 5.5 million young people in digital technologies, and increase grant funding to $100 million.
On October 20, President Shavkat Mirziyoyev reviewed a presentation on the development of Uzbekistan’s digital education ecosystem. The proposals focused on expanding employment in the IT sector, training specialists in emerging technology fields, and aligning education with labor market needs.
By 2030, Uzbekistan plans to train 5.5 million young people through in-person and online education. The government has also set a target of training 1 million people annually in robotics, game development, startups, and other promising fields.
To achieve these goals, the country plans to expand initiatives such as “Heirs of Al-Khwarizmi” and “Five Million AI Leaders,” while strengthening cooperation between universities and private training centers.
Adapting educational programs to labor market demand will also be a priority. Particular attention will be given to artificial intelligence, microchip design, drone technologies, and game development. The plans also include expanding university students’ participation in practical projects.
Uzbekistan plans to attract international technology companies to support the development of digital education. According to official information, the country attracted $22 million in grants for this area in 2025.
Under the new targets, grant funding is expected to reach $60 million by the end of 2026 and $100 million by 2030. Half of the grants attracted this year will be allocated to digital education. The remaining funds are expected to support professional training programs, establish digital education centers in remote areas, and equip them with modern technology.
Connecting education with employment
Another initiative involves developing the “Digital Youth” platform. It is intended to bring together information about young people’s education, professional skills, language proficiency, and certifications.
The platform is expected to use this information to match candidates with suitable job vacancies and track their progress toward employment. Alongside expanding access to education, the president emphasized the importance of training quality and its impact on employment.
The broader objective is not simply to train more people in IT, but to connect their skills with actual job opportunities. Achieving the target of 500,000 additional IT jobs by 2030 will depend on the development of emerging technology sectors, the quality of training, and cooperation with the private sector.
