Clash of Startups: Tashkent Results

On September 26, U-ENTER Innovation Center hosted Clash of Startups: Tashkent — a large-scale startup battle organized by Activat VC, IT Park Uzbekistan, IT Park Ventures and U-Enter as part of ICT Week Uzbekistan 2025.

The event became a unique platform for startup founders from Central Asia, where they could present their projects to investors and experts, receive professional feedback, and make new strategic connections to grow and scale their businesses.

A total of 133 startups registered to take part, 11 of which were selected for pitch sessions in front of the jury and investors.

✅The projects were evaluated by leading venture market experts:

Gamze Demir – Investment Associate, Domino Ventures

Bakht Niyazov – Business Angel, Founder and Head of the investment company Falconry Capital

Pavel Koktyshev – CEO, MOST Holding

Nada Shaheen – Managing Partner, GB Ventures

Abbas Kazmi – Co-founder and Managing Partner, SABAH.Fund

🥇The winners of the battle were:

1) MoonAi ($25,000) — transforms customer communications by replacing routine processes with “AI employees.” The company’s solutions are already used by more than 100 businesses.

2) GetMobi ($15,000) — the startup gives users access to financial opportunities and trust-building through their smartphones.

3) Femmy ($10,000) — a fast-growing femtech project from Uzbekistan that has reached more than 10,000 women.

Clash of Startups marked an important step in the development of the region’s venture ecosystem. Initiatives like this give young teams a real opportunity to make a name for themselves, attract the attention of global investors, and find partners to enter international markets.