Uzbekistan to Develop Programs for Robotics and Microelectronics
President Shavkat Mirziyoyev has instructed the development of a draft resolution on robotics within two weeks and a support program for instrumentation and electronics by March 1.
During a meeting with investors and entrepreneurs in the electrical engineering sector, Mirziyoyev announced the establishment of the Future Technologies Center in Nurafshon. Participants in the center will be granted extensive benefits.
The President also announced the "New Industry" (Yangi sanoat) platform, which is intended to connect researchers with industrial enterprises. By May 1, each region is expected to adapt one technopark or research and development (R&D) center. These will serve as hubs for product testing and cooperation between large companies and small businesses.
Over the next three years, 164 projects in electrical engineering and related new sectors, totaling $11.6 billion, are planned for implementation. In electronic components and microelectronics, 21 initiatives worth $3.5 billion are envisioned; in industrial robotics and instrumentation, 45 projects worth $3 billion; and in the cable industry, 41 projects worth $2.5 billion.
An additional 29 projects worth $1.4 billion are related to the production of transformers and pumps, nine projects worth $650 million to electrical engineering for transport, and 19 projects worth $600 million to household appliances. Responsible leaders and key customers will be assigned to each sector. They are tasked with attracting anchor investors and establishing cooperation with scientific centers and technical universities.
