According to a recent LinkedIn post from Uzum, the company participated in a grant award ceremony in Tashkent held with Hamroh – Women’s Entrepreneurship Support Company to support women’s entrepreneurship and inclusive economic development. The post indicates that 20 entrepreneurs received grants totaling 1 billion UZS, allocated across information technology, green energy, and mentorship-driven projects.
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The post suggests this grant program is part of a broader partnership aimed at expanding access to education, digital tools, and financial opportunities for women across Uzbekistan. In addition to direct funding, participants reportedly gain practical skills in financial literacy, digital entrepreneurship, and business development, potentially deepening Uzum’s engagement with the local SME ecosystem.
According to the description, the supported projects span technology solutions, local production, and education-focused initiatives, highlighting the growing role of women in the country’s entrepreneurial landscape. For investors, this activity may signal Uzum’s strategic focus on socially responsible initiatives, ecosystem building, and potential long-term market development rather than near-term revenue generation.
The emphasis on IT and green energy in the grant allocations could position Uzum closer to emerging high-growth segments within Uzbekistan’s economy. While the immediate financial impact of a 1 billion UZS grant pool is likely limited, the initiative may strengthen brand equity, stakeholder relationships, and future deal flow with early-stage businesses that could later become customers or partners of Uzum.