Uzbekistan plans to carry out 164 projects worth a total of $11.6 billion in electrical engineering and related new industries over the next three years, presidential press secretary Sherzod Asadov said.
The plan was announced on Nov. 9 at a meeting between President Shavkat Mirziyoyev and representatives of the industry, entrepreneurs and investors.
The projects span six areas. Industrial robotics and equipment manufacturing has the most, with 45 projects worth $3 billion, while electronic components and microelectronics has 21 projects worth $3.5 billion. The cable industry has 41 projects worth $2.5 billion, and transformer and pump production has 29 projects worth $1.4 billion. Another 9 projects worth $650 million cover electrical products for transport and electric vehicles, and 19 projects worth $600 million cover household appliances.
Each area will have designated officials in charge and main customers assigned to it. They will be tasked with attracting anchor investors and building cooperation with research centers and technical universities.
To link research and production, a “New Industry” national platform will connect researchers working on future technologies with industrial enterprises. By May 1, 2027, each province must set up a product testing ground by adapting a research and development center or technopark. The sites are intended to strengthen cooperation between large enterprises and small businesses.
Officials were also told to prepare a draft resolution on developing robotics within two weeks. A comprehensive program to support equipment manufacturing and electronics is due by March 1, 2027.
