In accordance with Presidential Decree No. PP-59 dated 02/11/2026 "On measures to implement an integrated ecosystem of startup support", starting from 2026, the republican contest "The most innovative Idea" is held annually until November 20 to identify ideas with high potential for transformation into a startup project.

The competition is organized in state universities, and the winners of the first stage are given a grant of 100 million soums at the expense of extra-budgetary funds from universities.

The republican stage is held in 10 areas:

Digital technologies and artificial intelligence;

·         Financial technologies;

·         Agricultural technologies;

·         Cybersecurity;

·         Healthcare;

·         Pharmaceuticals;

·         Defense and security;

·         Energy conservation;

·         Water resource management technologies;

·         Education and science.

The prize fund is set at 10 billion sums from the Science and Innovation Support Fund. The winners of the republican competition are also sent to foreign countries to participate in incubation, acceleration, and internship programs.

The document was published in the National Database of Legislation in the state language and came into force on 05.09.2026, according to “Norma”.