StartupFest names Media Challenge winners; first prize is a tablet
Three participants took prizes in the StartupFest Media Challenge. The second-place award is a meeting with an investor and the third-place award is a set of books.

Key facts
- StartupFest announced the winners of its Media Challenge on 18 October 2026.
- Nasimjon won first place and received a tablet.
- Abdusattor Ramazonov placed second and won a meeting with an investor.
- Davlatbek Xasanov finished third and received a set of books.
StartupFest announced the winners of its Media Challenge on 18 October 2026, publishing the results on its public Telegram channel.
Nasimjon took first place and received a tablet. Abdusattor Ramazonov finished second and was awarded a meeting with an investor. Davlatbek Xasanov placed third and received a set of books.
Earlier the same day, StartupFest wrote on the same channel that the winners would be revealed that day. In the results post the organiser described the contest as drawing creative ideas, unconventional approaches and strong competition.
StartupFest said that opportunities would continue with the organisation, without giving details of further contests.
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