Winners of Nationwide “National Competition” Announced Under AI Leaders Initiative
2026-04-01 20:45:00 / News of ministry
The competition was launched at the initiative of the Head of State to reward outstanding teachers, students and young participants contributing to the development of artificial intelligence competencies national.
In the “Most Active Higher Education Organization” category, leading institutions were recognized for their performance and engagement. Tashkent University of Information Technologies secured first place and was awarded 100 million soums. Bukhara State Technical University received 50 million soums, while Bukhara State University was granted a one-time prize of 25 million soums.
The “Most Active Participant” category identified a total of 830 winners, including 705 school students, 116 university students and 9 young participants. Winners in this category will receive laptops, tablets and other valuable equipment.
In the “Most Active Computer Science Teacher” category, 107 winners were selected. Of these, 97 teachers will be awarded a one-time cash prize of $1,000.
Additionally, 10 outstanding computer science teachers were granted international travel opportunities:
– Abdualimov Okhun Ulugbek oglu – Secondary School No. 19, Jizzakh region
– Akimbayev Amangeli Azatovich – Secondary School No. 13, Republic of Karakalpakstan
– Yusupova Zulkhumor Quranbayevna – Yangibazar District Specialized Boarding School, Khorezm region
– Murodova Lutfiya Ikhtiyorovna – Secondary School No. 26, Bukhara region
– Dadajonova Nafisakhon Abdumutalovna – Secondary School No. 15, Fergana region
– Yusupov Akbarali Usmonovich – Secondary School No. 7, Namangan region
– Khushvakova Dilsuz Ubaydullayevna – Secondary School No. 39, Kashkadarya region
– Nazarov Nurali Sheraliyevich – Secondary School No. 1, Samarkand region
– Shavkatov Muhriddin Farkhod oglu – Secondary School No. 14, Tashkent region
– Kasimova Nodira Ergashevna – Secondary School No. 158, Tashkent city
The winners in the “Most Active School” category will be determined separately and officially announced during the award ceremony. Two schools demonstrating the highest level of participation in the competition will receive the grand prize — the “President’s Gift” electric vehicle.
The initiative highlights Uzbekistan’s continued efforts to promote artificial intelligence education, strengthen digital skills and support the next generation of technology professionals.