BAKU, Azerbaijan, September 28. Technology
parks from member states of the Organization of Turkic States (OTS)
discussed startup mobility, soft-landing programs and joint
investment mechanisms to help technology companies expand across
regional markets during a roundtable at ICT WEEK Uzbekistan 2026 on
Sept. 25.
This was reflected in the statement by the IT Park Uzbekistan,
following a meeting between the representatives of IT Park
Uzbekistan, Azerbaijan’s IDDA, Kazakhstan’s Astana Hub, Türkiye’s
Bilişim Vadisi and the High Technology Park of the Kyrgyz Republic
to discuss practical mechanisms for strengthening cooperation among
the region’s technology ecosystems.
IT Park Uzbekistan CEO Azamat Karamatov led the Uzbek
delegation. The participants also included Astana Hub CEO Magzhan
Madiyev, Astana Hub Ventures CEO Aidana Bergazdenova, High
Technology Park of the Kyrgyz Republic Deputy CEO Chubak Temirov,
Bilişim Vadisi International Relations Director Sezen Güngör and
IDDA Supervisory Board Deputy Chairman Shahin Aliyev.
The participants discussed startup mobility and soft-landing
programs that would allow startups from OTS member states to
receive support when entering other member countries, understand
local innovation ecosystems and connect with potential business
partners.
The technology parks also considered developing a joint
cooperation framework, including priority initiatives, coordination
mechanisms and steps for implementing joint projects.
Another focus was improving startups’ access to financing
through investor networks, co-investment mechanisms and potential
joint investment instruments for technology projects across the OTS
region.
“The development of practical cooperation mechanisms can help
technology companies access new markets, build international
partnerships and scale their businesses across the Turkic states,”
the organizers said.
The roundtable also provided an opportunity for technology parks
to exchange experience and discuss ways to build a more connected
regional innovation ecosystem.
