Global Startup Ecosystem Awards 2026

Date corrected to 23 September 2026 following the official ICT Week Uzbekistan 2026 programme announcement. StartupBlink, in partnership with IT Park Uzbekistan, holds the Global Startup Ecosystem Awards in Tashkent for the first time. The ceremony recognises cities, countries and regions with strong results in the StartupBlink global rankings, and is followed by a panel on best practices in startup ecosystem development. Uzbekistan was named StartupBlink's Country of the Year 2026, climbing 19 places to 79th globally, while Tashkent rose 121 positions to become Central Asia's highest-ranked startup city. Where: CAEx Uzbekistan, Tashkent When: 23 September 2026

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