Analysis, market notes and community updates on doing business between Georgia and Uzbekistan — written by people who operate in both.
Michael Lints, Founding Partner for MENA at Golden Gate Ventures, discusses the firm’s move into Uzbekistan, the evidence it looks for in founders and partners, and what Georgian companies should do before entering the market.
Temur Kuronboev, Founder and CEO of Smartcast Media, explains how the company built a network of more than 240 screens across Uzbekistan, made indoor advertising measurable, and developed a partnership model that could support expansion into Georgia.
Uzbekistan’s partnership with the New Development Bank could support more than 20 projects across infrastructure, energy, water and urban development, creating opportunities for local, international and Georgian companies.
Uzbekistan and South Korea have prepared a nearly US$12 billion project pipeline, creating new prospects for Uzbekistan’s market and opportunities for Uzbek, international and Georgian companies.
Otabek Kurbanov spent two decades building a corporate career across sales, fintech, payments and business development. In 2024, he stepped outside that system and became a founder, launching Alphacon, a business platform that connects entrepreneurs and SMEs with banks, fintech companies, telecom operators and other service providers. His transition from executive to founder revealed a very different kind of responsibility, where every decision, risk and outcome ultimately rests with the owner.
Shakhzod Umirzakov started by trying to solve a problem he could see every day on a Tashkent bus route. Years later, that same instinct has grown into TASS Vision, an Uzbek computer vision company working across several markets, including Georgia.
From PINFL requirements to legal structure, banking and licences, these are the practical steps foreign founders should understand early.
Uzbekistan is creating a new environment for international technology companies, startups and investors through Enterprise Uzbekistan - the International Digital Technology Center with its own special legal regime.
A Georgian automotive company is turning long-term market knowledge into local service infrastructure and a stronger presence in Uzbekistan.
A Georgian specialty coffee brand is moving from initial market entry to local growth with its second location in Tashkent.