President Tech Award and President AI Award 2026

About

The President Tech Award and President AI Award 2026 offer a total of USD 6 million in funding opportunities for startups in Uzbekistan, providing non-repayable grants and venture investments, along with mentorship and support for teams with innovative projects in technology and artificial intelligence, with application deadlines approaching on August 15 and August 31, 2026.

Benefits

• Total funding of USD 6 million available across both awards
  Access to mentorship and support in the local startup ecosystem.

Eligibility Criteria

• President AI Award teams must have 3–8 members and a working MVP or prototype
• Requirements for the President Tech Award depend on the selected track and the project’s stage of development
• Applicants must be citizens or permanent residents of Uzbekistan.

Participation Commitments

• Applications must be submitted online through awards.gov.uz
• Teams must prepare a 3-minute video pitch and a Pitch Deck in PDF format for the President AI Award
• Participation is free of charge with no application fees.

Target Region

Uzbekistan

Target Sector

Technology, Artificial Intelligence