IT Park Uzbekistan Strengthens Cooperation with French Companies

As part of its visit to France, the delegation of IT Park Uzbekistan, led by Makhliyo Muksinova, Services Export Development Director, held a series of strategic meetings with leading IT companies. The primary objective of the visit was to promote Uzbekistan’s export potential in the IT services sector and establish partnerships with European companies in IT, deep tech, and outsourcing.

Participation in Viva Technology 2025

From June 11 to 14, the delegation of IT Park Uzbekistan participated in one of Europe’s largest technology exhibitions — Viva Technology 2025 — where they presented Uzbekistan’s growing potential in IT and BPO. The delegation actively promoted the country as an emerging outsourcing destination for companies from France and other European nations. Special attention was given to the development of the startup ecosystem, with the Uzbek startup Tuzuk showcased at the national stand. Over the course of four days, the delegation held meetings with representatives from France, Germany, the United Kingdom, Poland, Turkey, and Vietnam.

Integration into European Startup Ecosystems

On June 11, representatives of IT Park Uzbekistan participated in La French Tech in Europe, an event held within the framework of VivaTech, focusing on the development of European technology ecosystems. During the event, prospects for cooperation with French Tech hubs were discussed.

On June 12, the delegation took part in the Polish Viva Technology Meetup, which provided an opportunity to explore business ecosystems in Poland and discuss potential areas for collaboration.

Groupe Outsourcia: Uzbekistan as a New Growth Point for Outsourcing

On June 16, Makhliyo Muksinova conducted a meeting with Stephane Reber, Commercial Director of Groupe Outsourcia. The discussions focused on Uzbekistan’s potential as a new outsourcing location. The French delegation expressed keen interest in the country’s human capital, infrastructure, and state support mechanisms, including tax incentives and recruitment assistance. Both parties have reached an agreement to continue the dialogue, including the possibility of organizing a visit to Uzbekistan for a more in-depth exploration of available opportunities.

Groupe Outsourcia, founded in 2003 and headquartered in Sijilmassa, Morocco, is a leading international outsourcing group with operations in Morocco, France, Madagascar, and Tunisia. With over 700 employees, the company serves a wide range of clients, including global brands such as Total, Orange, Renault, Carrefour, Veepee, and RueduCommerce.

Hello Tomorrow: Integration into the Global Deep Tech Community

On June 16, the IT Park Uzbekistan delegation met with the leadership of Hello Tomorrow, led by CEO Arnaud de la Tour. The parties discussed potential avenues of collaboration, including the participation of Uzbek deep tech startups in Hello Tomorrow’s international initiatives, the organization of joint events, and business missions. It was also agreed to initiate the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding to formalize the partnership.

Hello Tomorrow is an international organization founded in 2011 in Paris, dedicated to supporting deep tech startups that develop cutting-edge technologies based on scientific research. Its flagship event, the Hello Tomorrow Global Summit, gathers key representatives of the global deep tech community annually in Paris. The Hello Tomorrow team currently comprises over 110 employees.

Realtyna: Exploring Uzbekistan’s Potential

On June 17, the delegation met with Ali Attar, CEO of Realtyna, who expressed interest in exploring Uzbekistan as an outsourcing destination. Representatives of IT Park Uzbekistan provided a detailed overview of the business climate, tax advantages, and infrastructure available to international companies. Both sides agreed to maintain contact, with IT Park representatives inviting the Realtyna team to visit Uzbekistan for further exploration.

Realtyna is a US-based PropTech company founded in 2007 and headquartered in Newark, Delaware. The company specializes in developing affordable, flexible, and scalable web and mobile solutions for the real estate sector, with a global team of over 70 employees.

TLScontact: Exploring Opportunities in Uzbekistan

Also on June 17, negotiations were held with Russell Staines, Procurement Director at TLScontact. Discussions focused on the potential for hiring procurement, logistics, and supply chain management specialists from Uzbekistan. Makhliyo Muksinova provided an overview of the available talent pool and the range of support measures for foreign companies, emphasizing IT Park’s readiness to assist in identifying reliable partners and qualified personnel.

TLScontact is an international company specializing in visa application center management and administrative support for international mobility. Originally established as part of the Teleperformance Group, TLScontact operates in over 90 countries, serving both government and private sector clients. The company provides services including document processing, biometric data collection, logistics, and applicant support, employing over 1,500 people worldwide. The headquarters is located in Paris, France.

European Innovation Council (EIC): Innovations Without Borders

On June 17, Makhliyo Muksinova met with Victoria Hernández Valcárcel, a member of the EIC Scaling Club Investment Jury and Council. The discussion focused on establishing cooperation between the European Innovation Council (EIC) and Uzbekistan’s IT ecosystem. Specific topics included inviting EIC-backed startups to participate in ICT Week Uzbekistan and involving Uzbek projects in EIC acceleration programs and investment events. Both parties expressed interest in developing the partnership and launching joint initiatives.

The European Innovation Council (EIC) is the European Union’s flagship instrument for supporting breakthrough innovations and scalable startups. Established under the Horizon Europe program, the EIC operates with a budget of €10.1 billion for the 2021–2027 period. The EIC portfolio includes over 500 startups that have received funding and support to enter global markets. The EIC also manages the EIC Fund and implements projects with third countries, including those in the Eastern Partnership and Central Asia.

The series of meetings in France marked a significant milestone in strengthening Uzbekistan’s international partnerships in IT services, the startup ecosystem, and innovation. Following the visit, several promising areas for cooperation were identified, including the signing of agreements, organization of visits, and the launch of joint projects. IT Park Uzbekistan will continue to actively promote the country’s export potential across the European market.