The article provides a brief description of the state of the economy of Uzbekistan and the relevance of its further development associated with the creation and use of innovative products. The highest concentration of startup initiatives is shown in such industries as IT, FinTech, E-commerce, EdTech, AgriTech, MedTech. Most startups and resources are concentrated in the city of Tashkent and large cities  like Samarkand, Bukhara and Fergana. The factors hindering the formation of a full-fledged startup ecosystem in the country and its regions are shown. Particular attention is paid to the problem of startup financing. Weak investment support at the initial stage of startup development, the low level of venture infrastructure and the legal framework for venture capital are emphasized. The evolution of the startup ecosystem in Uzbekistan is presented, starting with support for entrepreneurship and ending with the creation of a state system of venture funds. The development of the startup ecosystem in Uzbekistan is associated with the need to improve the legal framework, create a favorable business infrastructure, and introduce new mechanisms for financial and legal support. Proposals for the further development of innovation and the startup ecosystem in Uzbekistan have been systematized.

The article analyzes the main directions for the development of innovation clusters, their role in economic development, and factors for increasing the efficiency of the innovation ecosystem. Priority tasks for strengthening cooperation between science, education, and production, and improving cluster models in high-tech industries will be highlighted

This article provides a comprehensive analysis of the development of innovative entrepreneurship in the regions of Uzbekistan during 2024–2025. The relevance of the study is justified by the observed regional disparities in innovation activity and investment capacity. The research methodology is based on content analysis, comparative analysis, induction, and logical generalization. The author developed a Regional Innovative Entrepreneurship Index (HITI), and calculations were conducted using official statistical data. The results reveal significant territorial differentiation in innovation performance. Regions with higher index values demonstrate advanced innovation infrastructure and investment concentration, while regions with lower scores face institutional and financial constraints. The paper proposes strategic directions for improving innovation policy based on a differentiated regional approach

This article analyzes the geo-economic significance of artificial intelligence (AI) in the global sustainable development agenda and the impact of technological transformation on national and regional stability. The study examined the policy of regulating AI in the USA, the European Union, China, and the countries of Central Asia. Great attention is paid to the analysis of Uzbekistan's AI development strategy and the UN General Assembly resolution on the role of AI for sustainable development in Central Asia for 2025. The priority areas of AI for strengthening economic stability, increasing resource efficiency, and accelerating the transition to a "green economy" were studied