Cooperation with "STATION F" to Be Expanded in the Startup Sector
2026-09-12 16:55:00 / News of ministry
During the visit, a meeting was held with Joanna Gruau Buldón, Head of International Partnerships at "STATION F," providing a close look at the innovation hub's operations, business model, startup support mechanisms, and incubation and acceleration programs.
The discussion covered opportunities to apply "STATION F"'s many years of experience in developing innovation hubs, building an effective startup ecosystem, and launching incubation and acceleration programs within the context of Uzbekistan.
The parties also exchanged views on bringing Uzbek startups to the European market, expanding their connections with international partners and investors, and involving local startups in relevant "STATION F" programs.
During the meeting, the importance of practical experience exchange among specialists in developing the innovation ecosystem was also noted.
In this regard, an agreement was reached for Uzbek representatives to take part in the two-day "Immersion Program," organized by "STATION F" on September 17–18 of this year.
This program is designed in a practical format for specialists managing innovation hubs and startup ecosystems, giving participants a close look at "STATION F"'s strategy, financial model, operational management, partnership mechanisms, and incubation and acceleration programs.
The program is also expected to include a study of "STATION F"'s practical experience and a discussion of approaches to effectively managing an innovation hub and working with startups.
The meeting concluded with an agreement to continue the exchange of practical experience in bringing startups to international markets, working with investors, developing innovation hubs, and building a startup ecosystem.