The planned collaboration aims to combine the expertise of both research institutions and develop joint projects.  Involving industrial companies is a stated objective.

This initiative could lead to interesting contacts and market opportunities for our network partners. Uzbekistan is experiencing robust economic growth, with a forecast of 6% in 2026 and 2027. According to GTAI, import growth there stood at 20% in 2025. Machinery, equipment, vehicles and automotive parts account for around a third of total imports.