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Empowering the Next Wave of FinTech Innovation in Uzbekistan
The Silk Road FinTech Hackathon and Startup Programmes empowering the next wave of fintech innovation in Uzbekistan
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The by-invitation Insights Forum convenes regulators, policymakers, industry leaders, and investors for outcome-focused leadership dialogues and exclusive networking. Insights brings together programmes such as The Capital Meets Policy Dialogue, alongside Elevandi's signature Public-Private Roundtables, as well as working sessions to further meaningful collaboration, drive tangible outcomes, and offer deeper insights.
The by-invitation Insights Forum convenes regulators, policymakers, industry leaders, and investors for outcome-focused leadership dialogues and exclusive networking. Insights brings together programmes such as The Capital Meets Policy Dialogue, alongside Elevandi's signature Public-Private Roundtables, as well as working sessions to further meaningful collaboration, drive tangible outcomes, and offer deeper insights.
The by-invitation Insights Forum convenes regulators, policymakers, industry leaders, and investors for outcome-focused leadership dialogues and exclusive networking. Insights brings together programmes such as The Capital Meets Policy Dialogue, alongside Elevandi's signature Public-Private Roundtables, as well as working sessions to further meaningful collaboration, drive tangible outcomes, and offer deeper insights.
The by-invitation Insights Forum convenes regulators, policymakers, industry leaders, and investors for outcome-focused leadership dialogues and exclusive networking. Insights brings together programmes such as The Capital Meets Policy Dialogue, alongside Elevandi's signature Public-Private Roundtables, as well as working sessions to further meaningful collaboration, drive tangible outcomes, and offer deeper insights.
The by-invitation Insights Forum convenes regulators, policymakers, industry leaders, and investors for outcome-focused leadership dialogues and exclusive networking. Insights brings together programmes such as The Capital Meets Policy Dialogue, alongside Elevandi's signature Public-Private Roundtables, as well as working sessions to further meaningful collaboration, drive tangible outcomes, and offer deeper insights.
SILK ROAD FINTECH HACKATHON
Build solutions to real problems defined by CBU
SILK ROAD FINTECH INCUBATOR
Early-stage founders: ideation to market-ready
SILK ROAD FINTECH ACCELERATOR
Scale-ups seeking capital and global expansion
Silk Road FinTech Hackathon 2026
Build the foundational infrastructure for the next generation of Central Asian FinTech.
The Hackathon invites developers, startups, and innovators to build cutting-edge solutions that address real-world challenges in digital finance, payments, blockchain, cybersecurity, and more. Problem statements are defined by the Central Bank of Uzbekistan. Successful participants will be invited for proof of concept and pilot opportunities.
Why Participate?
1.
Co-create with the Central Bank of Uzbekistan
Build solutions that shape Uzbekistan's fintech foundation
2.
Global Stage
Showcase at Silk Road Finance and Technology Forum in front of international policymakers and institutions
3.
Win Prize Money
STARTUP PROGRAMMES
INCUBATOR
Ideaton to market-ready
A structured 5-month hybrid programme. Blends local strengths with international experience and network to help early-stage founders bring MVPs to live products.
You're eligible if you have:
- Uzbekistan residency or local operations
- FinTech or solutions serving financial services
- Incorporated business
- MVP or early traction
- Max 18 months from incorporation
- Technical or business background preferred
ACCELERATOR
TRACTION TO GLOBAL SCALE
A high-velocity launchpad providing scale-ups with a strategic gateway to global markets, institutional capital, and enterprise partnerships.
You're eligible if you have:
- Uzbekistan residency or local operations
- FinTech or solutions serving financial services
- Incorporated business
- Existing ARR or institutional funding raised
- More than 18 months from incorporation
- Complementary co-founding team preferred
READY TO BUILD?
Tell us which programme you're interested in and we'll be in touch.