Office for Supporting Youth Innovative Initiatives

International Cooperation

We bring youth to the world stage through global opportunities, international experience, and partnership networks

International track

2026: results on the international stage

Figures backed by supporting documents — memberships, awards, exhibitions and internships

2 International memberships
3 Podium finishes at international competitions
3 International exhibitions & forums
34 Young specialists on international internships
Achievements

Awards at international competitions

Results of teams whose participation was organised and coordinated by the Office in 2026

1st place

“2026 FIRST Global Challenge”

International robotics competition

Incheon, Republic of Korea 7–10 October
2nd place

World Robotics Championship (WRC)

International robotics championship

Sanya, China 21–27 July
1st place

“Aerospace Modeling Festival 2026”

FPV Drone Racing track

Azerbaijan 2026
Membership

Membership in international organisations

IROC International Robot Olympiad Committee Governing committee of the International Robot Olympiad
IARA International Alliance of Robotics Associations Global alliance of national robotics associations
Memoranda

Memoranda of cooperation

Memorandum of cooperation with the Innovation Centre of the Kyrgyz Republic Kyrgyz Republic
Memorandum of cooperation with the National Biopharmaceutical Research Institute 16 July 2026
Exhibitions & forums

Participation in international exhibitions and forums

Innovative projects by Uzbekistan’s youth showcased on the international stage

  1. 8–9 October 2026

    Innovation projects exhibition at the CIS Council of Heads of State meeting

    Avaza, Turkmenistan
    18projects
  2. 2026

    IRE 2026 exhibition and GIRDC conference

    Guangzhou, China
  3. 2026

    3rd Uzbekistan–Kyrgyzstan Rectors’ Forum

    Uzbekistan – Kyrgyzstan
    13projects
International experience

Internship programmes

Talented young people gain experience at the world’s leading universities, tech companies and research centres

USA
24 young specialists

“Future 100” programme

Interning in the USA — at MIT, Harvard University, and Google and Apple centres.

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Abroad
10 winners

“Engineers of the Future” internship programme

Contest winners are sent to developed countries for internships of up to 60 days.

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Areas of Activity

Core Directions of International Cooperation

Eight core areas of activity connecting youth with global opportunities

International Internship Programs

Engaging talented youth in internship programs at foreign universities, research centers, technology parks, and manufacturing enterprises.

International Competitions & Contests

Ensuring the active participation of youth in international competitions in robotics, drones, aviation, artificial intelligence, and engineering.

Foreign Partnership Relations

Developing partnership relations with foreign universities, research centers, technology companies, and international organizations.

Seminars & Training

Organizing seminars, masterclasses, training sessions, and conferences with foreign experts.

Grants & Innovation Opportunities

Directing youth to international grants, exchange programs, innovation platforms, and development opportunities.

International Forums & EXPO Events

Ensuring effective participation of youth in international forums, EXPO events, exhibitions, and innovation gatherings.

Delegations & Business Trips

Effective coordination and organization of international visits, delegations, business trips, and partnership events.

Technology & Knowledge Exchange

Studying advanced foreign experience, developing the transfer of innovative technologies, and implementing a knowledge-sharing system.

Global Competitions

International Competitions & Forums

We ensure youth participation in the most prestigious international competitions across technological fields

Robotics

Participation in WRO, FRC, RoboCup, and other international robotics olympiads and competitions.

World Robot Olympiad
Drones & UAV

Demonstrating technical skills at international drone races, technical challenges, and engineering competitions.

UAV Design Challenge
Artificial Intelligence

Participation in international AI hackathons, machine learning competitions, and data science olympiads.

AI World Cup
Engineering

International engineering design competitions, invention contests, and technological startup championships.

ISEF & Enginuity
Aviation & Space

International aviation competitions, CanSat projects, and international events related to space technologies.

CanSat Competition
Startup & Innovation Contests

Participation in international startup championships, innovative idea competitions, and technology accelerator programs.

Startup World Cup

Join Global Opportunities

Apply now to participate in international internships, competitions, and cooperation programs. Places are limited.

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