Uzbekistan launches landmark program for women in tech
SG Women initiative offers mentoring, funding access, and nationwide support to close gender gap in Uzbekistan’s tech sector
TASHKENT, Uzbekistan (MNTV) — A new accelerator program is opening doors for women and girls across Uzbekistan to enter the tech entrepreneurship space—challenging long-standing gender barriers in the country’s digital economy.
Launched on July 30 in Tashkent, the SG Women initiative is the first nationwide program focused entirely on supporting women in technology and startups.
According to UZ Daily, the program offers structured training, one-on-one mentoring, and opportunities for women to publicly pitch and grow their business ideas.
The initiative was unveiled during the “Pitch & Rise” event organized by Startup Garage, a platform aimed at early-stage entrepreneurs. Finalists presented a range of projects—many focused on digital solutions and social impact—and were awarded by Kamola Sabirova, an adviser to the Ministry of Digital Technologies.
SG Women stands out not just for its skills-based training but for its emphasis on community-building. Participants will have access to masterclasses, podcasts with successful entrepreneurs, and regular networking sessions designed to foster collaboration and confidence.
Organizers say the program is paying special attention to reaching women in remote and underserved regions—ensuring inclusion goes beyond the capital.
“This is more than just education. It’s about creating a culture of leadership and resilience,” said Muhammad Khalil, founder of Startup Garage. “Women in Uzbekistan have enormous potential in tech. What’s been missing are platforms that believe in them and invest in them.”
Despite official messaging around digital transformation in Uzbekistan, women remain significantly underrepresented in the country’s startup and innovation sectors. SG Women aims to close that gap—not by pushing token representation, but by backing real ventures, real skills, and real growth potential.
As digital economies grow across Central Asia, advocates say programs like SG Women are essential for reshaping who gets to build, innovate, and lead. Rather than waiting for inclusion to catch up, this initiative seeks to accelerate it from the ground up.
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