The Tourism Committee under the Ministry of Ecology, Environmental Protection and Climate Change of the Republic of Uzbekistan, the “Silk Road” International University of Tourism and Cultural Heritage, in order to support youth initiatives in the fields of tourism and cultural heritage, announces a competition for startup projects in areas such as:

- industry;

- science and education;

- energy efficiency;

- tourism and cultural heritage;

- ecology and environment;

- socio-economic.

The competition is open to university students, masters, and research scholars. The submitted startup projects should fall into one of the following categories:

- “Socially significant innovations”;

- “Best innovative project”;

- “Perspective development”.

Startup projects are evaluated according to the following criteria:

• compliance of the startup project topic with the priority areas of development of science and technology of the country;
• novelty and relevance of the startup project;
• thorough development of the calendar work plan for the implementation of the startup project submitted by the candidate;
• number of jobs to be created;
• advantage over competitors in the same direction;
• target audience, targeting in the relevant product/service market;
• justification of the costs required for the implementation of the startup.

The winners will be determined, and will receive a cash prize 1 553 640 sum for the 1st place, 1 035 760 sum for the 2nd place, and 517 880 sum for the 3rd place.

Deadline: You can send startup projects to the indicated e-mail or telegram address until March 3, 2025.

Note: Startup projects that do not meet the relevant requirements and are submitted late will not be accepted for the competition and will not be returned to the author.

For more information, please contact the Research Department (Room 322) of the “Silk Road” International University of Tourism and Cultural Heritage.

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