Uzbekistan President Shavkat Mirziyoyev on July 22 took part in the groundbreaking ceremony for the Center for Future Technologies, which will be built adjacent to Cyber University in Nurafshon.
Transforming Uzbekistan into a regional IT hub is one of the priority objectives of the Uzbekistan–2030 Strategy.
Cyber University was established by a Presidential Decree dated 20 January 2025 as an independent higher education institution under the Ministry of Digital Technologies. The university trains specialists in information and cybersecurity, artificial intelligence and robotics, cyber law, digital forensics, and cyber economics in accordance with international standards.
Approximately $500 million in investment will be attracted for the construction of the center. It will serve as a unified innovation ecosystem, integrating education, scientific research, technology testing, and production.
Nurafshon was chosen as the location for a reason. Around 1,000 specialists in cybersecurity and information security are being trained at Cyber University here. A comprehensive innovation cluster will now be developed around the university, serving as a model for the entire country.
The center will house six modern laboratories specialising in cybersecurity, artificial intelligence, cloud technologies, and cryptography.
It will also include an artificial intelligence data center, an engineering cluster, and facilities for the production of secure computers, data transmission equipment, and high-tech tokens. A dedicated testing ground will be established for unmanned aerial vehicles and robotics.
This innovation ecosystem will create more than 5,000 highly skilled jobs. The center will provide a powerful impetus for the development of the digital economy in the Tashkent region and further strengthen the region’s innovation potential.
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