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UzCombinator says its startups raised over $3 million in two seasons
The Uzbek accelerator selected 55 startups from 5,036 applications across two seasons. Its third season accepts applications until 10 November, with a $1,000 stipend for each participant.
Tokhum AI · 1 min read · reviewed by Leyla
Key facts
- UzCombinator says startups from its first two seasons raised more than $3 million.
- 5,036 applications came in over two seasons and 55 startups were selected.
- Second-season startups raised $2.155 million, against $960,000 in season one.
- Applications for the third season close on 10 November.
- Each participant gets a $1,000 stipend during the 45-day program.
UzCombinator, an accelerator program in Uzbekistan, said startups from its first two seasons have raised more than $3 million in investment. The program is taking applications for its third season until 10 November, according to a post published by the Telegram channel Startap-tashabbuslar on 3 November 2026.
The program runs for 45 days. Participants work with mentors, develop their products and prepare a presentation for investors. Each participant receives a $1,000 stipend, workspace, meals and technology resources, the post said.
Results from two seasons
Across the two seasons UzCombinator received 5,036 applications and selected 55 startups. Startups in the first season raised $960,000. In the second season 17 startups raised $2.155 million, which the post puts at 2.2 times the first-season figure.
Twenty-three startups presented at Demo Day and 17 of them received investment, or 74%. The average investment per startup was $127,000.
The post named three second-season participants. Core AI founder Sanjarbek Raxmonov raised $800,000. Yurideks founder Zilolaxon Yöldoşeva received $250,000. Occlum founder Abdulloh Masaidov raised $40,000 and opened an office in the United States.
UzCombinator said its next task is to widen the pool of teams and to help products created in Uzbekistan enter international markets.
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