TLDR: Three leading artificial intelligence startups from Uzbekistan—Tilmoch AI, Growy AI, and Numeo AI—presented their cutting-edge solutions in Washington D.C. as part of the Silkroad Innovation Hub program. The event highlighted Uzbekistan’s burgeoning potential in AI and digital innovation, attracting attention from U.S. officials and investors.
On November 7, 2025, three prominent artificial intelligence startups from Uzbekistan showcased their innovative solutions in Washington D.C., marking a significant step for the Central Asian nation’s burgeoning tech ecosystem on the international stage. The presentation was held as part of the Silkroad Innovation Hub program, an initiative aimed at fostering innovation and technological entrepreneurship across the region, with the participation of Sergio Gor, Special Representative of the President of the United States for South and Central Asia. The event took place at the Embassy of the Republic of Uzbekistan in Washington, D.C., and was hosted by the Ministry of Digital Technologies of the Republic of Uzbekistan and IT Park Uzbekistan.
Uzbekistan was represented by three distinct AI-focused startups: Tilmoch AI, Growy AI, and Numeo AI, each demonstrating the country’s growing capabilities in artificial intelligence and digital innovation.
Tilmoch AI, founded by Mukhammadsaid Mamasaidov, is an AI-powered translation and language platform dedicated to promoting Turkic languages in the digital space. The platform supports a wide array of Turkic languages, including Uzbek, Kazakh, Turkish, and Uyghur, connecting an audience of over 180 million speakers. Originating from the online proofreader Tahrirchi, Tilmoch AI now serves over 130,000 monthly users. The startup has garnered significant recognition, including a $50,000 mGov Award in 2022 and a $100,000 President Tech Award in 2023. Recently, Tilmoch AI successfully raised $150,000 in investments from AloqaVentures, Yoshlar Ventures, and IT Park Ventures, achieving a valuation of $1.5 million. The company is also participating in the AlchemistX Silicon Valley Residency.
Growy AI is an intelligent platform designed to enhance team performance and optimize management decision-making. While specific details about its functionalities were not extensively detailed in the provided snippets, its focus on intelligent performance enhancement aligns with advanced AI applications in business management.
Numeo AI, led by entrepreneur Akmal Paiziev, specializes in creating digital employees for business process automation, particularly within logistics. This intelligent logistics assistant leverages machine learning technologies to optimize supply chains, analyze delivery routes, and forecast demand. Numeo AI’s solutions have already been implemented by several U.S. logistics firms, showcasing its strong scalability potential in international markets. The team develops AI agents for logistics companies, dispatchers, and suppliers, helping businesses reduce costs and minimize human error.
The Silkroad Innovation Hub, a community hub located in Palo Alto, Silicon Valley, plays a crucial role as a key partner of IT Park Uzbekistan. It contributes significantly to the development of the startup and venture ecosystem and strengthens international cooperation in technology and innovation. The participation of these Uzbek startups in Washington underscores Uzbekistan’s strategic goal to establish itself as a regional hub for innovation and digital technologies, open to global collaboration, investment, and the exchange of ideas.
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This event follows a record-breaking participation of Uzbek startups at TechCrunch Disrupt 2025 in San Francisco, where eight Uzbek startups, including Tilmoch, presented innovative solutions across AI, fintech, education, and business process automation.
