The number of female entrepreneurs in Uzbekistan has significantly increased, growing sevenfold since 2020 to exceed 2 million. These women are transforming the country's economy, creating jobs, fostering innovation, and strengthening communities. Women like Dilorom Yuldasheva (sewing business), Saida Yusupova (founder of Tech4Impact), and Diana Kurbanova (CEO of UzFranchise) serve as examples of those who have achieved success in their respective fields.
Japan's startup ecosystem is focusing on deep technologies and mobility. Companies like Tier IV (autonomous vehicles) and Sakana AI (generative AI) are attracting significant investments. Universities are also serving as engines of innovation in fields such as quantum computing, laser synthesis, and regenerative medicine.
In 2023, 4.9 million startup enterprises were registered in South Korea, accounting for 59.1% of the country's small and medium-sized enterprises. This marks the third consecutive year of growth. Technology-based startups in information and communications, professional and scientific services, and education services have significantly expanded.
In South Korea, entrepreneurs are transforming their challenges into innovative initiatives and valuable lessons. For example, after the failure of his first startup, Lee Jun-young emerged from depression and, in 2021, created a daily task management app called "Lubit," attracting 2 million users.
Women entrepreneurs in the UAE are achieving significant successes in the business sector through individuals like Huda Kattan (Huda Beauty), Hana Al Rostamani (FAB CEO), and Mona Ataya (Mumzworld founder). The country is creating a favorable environment for entrepreneurship by giving women the opportunity to own 100% of their companies.
Starting from 2026, Uzbekistan will annually host the “Young Entrepreneurs” championship, where up to 100 projects can receive investments of up to 1 billion soums. The government aims to increase venture investments to $2 billion and create up to 5000 startup projects by 2030. The "Future Entrepreneur" program allocates an additional $200 million for young entrepreneurs.
Various funding avenues exist for startups in the UAE, including government grants (e.g., Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum Fund for Innovation), venture capital, angel investors, and crowdfunding platforms (e.g., Eureeca). Organizations like Khalifa Fund also assist startups with funding, capacity building, and market access.
Turkey offers a comprehensive support system for startups, including state grants from organizations like KOSGEB and TUBITAK, as well as strong tax incentives such as 0% tax in technoparks until 2028. This creates a favorable environment for entrepreneurs to develop their businesses and implement innovations.
The Women's Entrepreneurship Support Program (WESP), implemented in partnership with the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) and the "Hamroh" organization, is strengthening the business and leadership skills of women entrepreneurs in Uzbekistan. The "Hamroh" organization has assisted over 18,000 women entrepreneurs, financed over 6,000 projects, and trained over 12,000 women. The program conducts trainings for women entrepreneurs on business planning, financial literacy, marketing, and obtaining credit.
Since 2020, the number of women entrepreneurs in Uzbekistan has increased sevenfold, exceeding 2 million. Women like Dildora Olimova (agribusiness) and Ruzigul Anorkulova (export-oriented food products) are successfully developing their businesses and contributing to the country's economy. Within the framework of the "Empower Women" project, with the support of the European Union, women are being trained to enhance their entrepreneurial skills and start businesses.
