In early September 2025, a delegation from IT Park Uzbekistan, led by Elier Maxsudov, Director of Startup and Investment Development, visited the United States. The trip became a significant step toward building stronger ties with global innovation hubs, boosting IT service exports, and positioning Uzbekistan as an emerging player in the international technology market.
During the visit, the delegation held discussions with global companies such as Cohere AI, Armanino, Saber Interactive, PomPom Fairy, and CosmicBrain AI, and also met with members of the Uzbek diaspora in California and New York. The main agenda covered artificial intelligence integration, expansion of outsourcing services, establishing offices and research centers in Tashkent, and engaging with highly skilled compatriots working in leading global firms.
Artificial Intelligence and public services: Cohere AI
Talks with Cohere AI centered on introducing advanced language model technologies in Uzbekistan.
- Deployment of AI solutions on national GPUs and data centers was discussed.
- Uzbekistan presented the “1 Million Uzbek AI Prompters” initiative and its digital government roadmap through 2030.
- Plans to develop a national Uzbek-language LLM were highlighted, inspired by Cohere’s international expertise.
- Cohere AI expressed readiness to participate in ICT Week Uzbekistan 2025 and contribute to educational programs.
Outsourcing and consulting: Armanino
With Armanino, an international consulting and CPA services provider, the delegation explored the potential for IT and BPO services in Uzbekistan.
- Tax incentives and regulatory benefits for IT Park residents were presented.
- Uzbekistan showcased its strengths in accounting, consulting, and customer support outsourcing.
- Armanino is considering opening an office in Tashkent and will further assess opportunities during ICT Week Uzbekistan 2025.
Game Development opportunities: Saber Interactive
Discussions with Saber Interactive focused on the possibility of establishing a GameDev hub in Tashkent.
- Uzbekistan offered tax exemptions, free office spaces, and simplified visa processes to attract investment.
- The parties agreed to continue negotiations at the Tokyo Game Show 2025 in September.
New office plans: PomPom Fairy
PomPom Fairy expressed strong interest in opening a development office in Tashkent.
- The company is reviewing government incentives and support measures available for IT Park residents.
- Participation in ICT Week Uzbekistan 2025 is planned to better understand Uzbekistan’s tech ecosystem.
Multimodal AI and export potential: CosmicBrain AI
CosmicBrain AI announced intentions to establish a team of 20–30 specialists in Tashkent to develop multimodal AI models and provide services for export.
- The company projects an annual export value of up to $2 million.
- Collaboration with local universities on research and training programs is also under consideration.
Diaspora as a bridge for innovation
At the “Tech Ambassadors & Compatriots Meet-up” in California, IT Park Uzbekistan presented the Enterprise Uzbekistan strategy to the diaspora community.
- Uzbek startup founders from Silicon Valley expressed strong interest in business opportunities in Uzbekistan.
- Agreements were reached to establish a network of tech ambassadors and to hold similar meetings regularly in the USA and Uzbekistan.
- The outcomes of IT Park Uzbekistan’s U.S. visit signal the opening of new opportunities for the country’s digital economy. From localizing AI technologies and developing outsourcing services to building GameDev centers and engaging global talent, Uzbekistan is taking bold steps to accelerate its integration into the global innovation ecosystem.
These developments strengthen Uzbekistan’s position as a rising hub for IT and outsourcing in Central Asia — and bring the country closer to becoming the region’s digital leader.
