Uzbekistan has joined the global Techstars startup ecosystem, opening new opportunities for local technology entrepreneurs. For the first time, startup founders from Uzbekistan can participate in Founder Catalyst, a 10-week online pre-accelerator designed to prepare early-stage startups for investment readiness and international scaling.

Founder Catalyst is tailored for early-stage teams and provides participants with practical tools to build a sustainable business model, validate Product–Market Fit, and effectively engage with investors.

The program offers the following key components:

• Mentorship support. One-on-one sessions with experienced international founders and experts who have built and scaled technology companies, including unicorns.

• Educational modules and masterclasses. Practical sessions focused on Product–Market Fit, growth and scaling strategies, operational processes, and startup management.

• Pitch coaching. Structured guidance to refine investment decks and bring them to an investor-ready standard.

• Partner perks. Access to partner benefits and credits exceeding USD 4 million from global technology providers such as AWS, Google Cloud, Stripe, and others.

International networking. Participants join a single cohort alongside founders from the United States, the United Kingdom, Turkey, and other countries, enabling cross-border knowledge exchange and long-term professional connections.

The application deadline is February 13.
Program dates: March 17 – May 22.
Format: fully online.

Detailed information about the program and the application process is available via the link:
https://www.techstars.com/techstars-founder-catalyst-global-spring-2026-program