Uzbekistan Prepares for Digital Revolution: AI, Satellite Internet, and Startups
Technology
Building a seamless digital ecosystem will drive Uzbekistan’s economic growth. Prime Minister Abdulla Aripov announced at the Digital Qazaqstan 2026 forum plans to strengthen digital infrastructure, accelerate AI adoption, support startups, and invest in human capital.
At the Digital Qazaqstan-2026 forum in Shymkent, Uzbekistan’s Prime Minister Abdulla Aripov outlined four key areas for digital development:
Strengthening digital infrastructure;
Accelerated integration of artificial intelligence in public administration;
Development of the startup ecosystem and tech entrepreneurship;
Investment in human capital.
A test launch of satellite internet is planned for 2026. Over the past nine years, broadband coverage in Uzbekistan has increased from 41% to 99.5%.
The country is completing the deployment of a large computing cluster, and a small supercomputer for medical purposes has already been launched. Currently, 100 priority AI projects are being implemented.
Aripov also highlighted that payments in national currencies within the EAEU reached 94%, confirming the Union’s stable growth. Kyrgyz Prime Minister Adylbek Kasymaliev emphasized positive trends in key socio-economic indicators.
These initiatives aim to create an innovative environment, enhance government efficiency, and strengthen Uzbekistan’s position in the regional digital economy.
Strengthening digital infrastructure;
Accelerated integration of artificial intelligence in public administration;
Development of the startup ecosystem and tech entrepreneurship;
Investment in human capital.
A test launch of satellite internet is planned for 2026. Over the past nine years, broadband coverage in Uzbekistan has increased from 41% to 99.5%.
The country is completing the deployment of a large computing cluster, and a small supercomputer for medical purposes has already been launched. Currently, 100 priority AI projects are being implemented.
Aripov also highlighted that payments in national currencies within the EAEU reached 94%, confirming the Union’s stable growth. Kyrgyz Prime Minister Adylbek Kasymaliev emphasized positive trends in key socio-economic indicators.
These initiatives aim to create an innovative environment, enhance government efficiency, and strengthen Uzbekistan’s position in the regional digital economy.
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