The Agency of "Uzbekcosmos"

The Republican competition "Young Engineer" starts on February 25.

The Agency for Space Research and Technology under the Ministry of Digital Technologies of the Republic of Uzbekistan "Uzcosmos" in partnership with the Uzum ecosystem announces a competition of engineering ideas of young people from all over the country.

Schoolchildren and students from 12 to 20 years old can take part in the competition. The application for participation must include a description of the engineering project that will help in solving everyday or social problems - these can be concepts of robot assistants for the elderly, garbage sorting robots, shoe cleaning robots and other even the most daring concepts. The main evaluation criteria will be social and environmental significance, as well as the possibility of implementing the project. The jury of the competition will include experts from "Uzcosmos", the Ministry of Digital Technologies, and Uzum.

On May 17, the Ministry of Digital Technologies of the Republic of Uzbekistan will host an exhibition of the winners' works and an award ceremony.

— Every big company and great invention were once projects, and we believe that for children from all over the country this competition will be an important step towards realizing their own dream — be it their own business or invention, — says Roman Lavrentyev, Chief Operating Officer of Uzum. — There are a huge number of talented children in Uzbekistan, and we are happy to support future engineers who will build the future of the country.

— We have been participating in the international project created jointly with the space agencies of the member states of the Organization of Turkic Countries since 2023. Of course, such initiatives will greatly contribute to the creation of a talent base in the space sector, increasing their experience and constantly familiarizing young people with the latest solutions in this area. The agency is always ready to support active guys and girls in this field, — commented Shukhrat Kadirov, Director of Uzcosmos.

The winners will receive various prizes from the organizers of the competition. There is also a nomination for "The Most Creative Project" among schoolchildren.

The winning participant or team will receive a special prize - a trip to the Guhem International Space Center. https://www.guhem.org.tr/.

In this center, which is the largest in Europe and one of the top five in the world, young people will be able to gain new knowledge in the fields of astronomy, physics, biology, chemistry and other sciences. Students get acquainted with the modeling of space satellites, aviation systems and participate in space modeling.

To participate in the competition, you must submit an application on the website: https://futureengineers.cmspace.uz/, attach a description of the project and send a short video.

Applications for participation are accepted until March 30.