Web Summit Spotlight comes to Tashkent: Meet the Uzbek startups shaping the future

For the first time in Central Asia, Web Summit is turning its spotlight to a nation rapidly developing its innovation ecosystem: Uzbekistan. Following Runway events in Ljubljana, Rio, and Berlin earlier this year, on September 27, 2025, we’re bringing our community to Tashkent to connect, learn, and build alongside the region’s most ambitious founders and thinkers.

Web Summit Spotlight: Uzbekistan is a meeting point for international investors, leading experts, and the local pioneers who are building what’s next.

The arrival of Web Summit Spotlight in Tashkent will help highlight key themes:

• Uzbekistan’s potential as a regional innovation hub.
• The venture capital landscape and opportunities in emerging markets.
• Global tech trends like AI and the creator economy, and their unique application in Central Asia.

A key part of our mission is to amplify the voices of startups. Ahead of the event, we’re excited to introduce you to some of the innovative companies from Uzbekistan that are already making waves. These startups represent the diversity and ambition of this ecosystem.

Meet the Startups to watch

Here’s a glimpse into the talent that will be at the heart of the conversation in Tashkent:

IMAN INVEST (FinTech)
A Sharia-compliant Point-of-Sale (POS) solution that enables a unique buy-now-pay-later model, allowing customers to make purchases funded by P2P investors. It’s a innovative approach to inclusive financing.

Tass Vision (AI)
Specializing in advanced computer vision, this company develops AI-powered recognition, detection, and tracking technologies that run efficiently on small embedded computers, bringing sophisticated AI to the edge.

FOM Group (MedTech)
Building a comprehensive IT ecosystem for the entire pharmaceutical market. Already a leader in Uzbekistan with 60% market coverage, they are now expanding internationally with a strong foothold in the UAE.

Jett (FinTech)
Simplifying investment, Jett is a platform that seamlessly integrates stock and bond investing into any financial project, making the markets more accessible.

Verifix (HRTech/AI)
A B2B SaaS platform that creates a transparent and efficient environment for businesses and employees to collaborate. Their goal is to unlock employee potential and drive mutual growth through smart, AI-driven solutions.

Uzum (E-commerce, FinTech)
Uzbekistan’s first tech unicorn, Uzum is a massive digital ecosystem encompassing e-commerce, fintech, digital banking, and logistics. It’s a powerhouse that is fundamentally transforming how people live and do business in Central Asia.