# Uzbekistan joins robotics alliance and signs China innovation agreement

> Uzbekistan’s youth innovation office reports joining an international robotics alliance and signing an innovation cooperation agreement in Hangzhou.

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- Published: 2026-10-18T21:48:10+00:00
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Uzbekistan’s Office for Supporting Youth Innovation Initiatives, under the Ministry of Higher Education, Science and Innovation, said in a 17 October report that its visit to Hangzhou produced steps to expand international cooperation. The office was admitted to the International Alliance of Robotics Associations (IARA).

It also signed an innovation and technology cooperation agreement with China’s Zhejiang Qingshanhu Sci-tech City Management Committee. During the visit, the office held discussions with Chinese investors about investment in Uzbekistan, support for startup projects and joint technology initiatives; the report gave no investment amount.

## Data

### Cooperation steps reported from the Hangzhou visit

Steps listed in the 17 October report by an office under Uzbekistan’s higher-education ministry.

Methodology: The table separates the reported membership, signed agreement and discussions. The report states no investment amount for the discussions.

| Area | Reported outcome |
|---|---|
| International robotics membership | The office was admitted to the International Alliance of Robotics Associations (IARA). |
| Innovation cooperation | An agreement was signed with Zhejiang Qingshanhu Sci-tech City Management Committee. |
| Investment discussions | Talks with Chinese investors covered investment in Uzbekistan, startups and joint technology initiatives; no amount was stated. |

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## Sources

- [Ministry of Higher Education, Science and Innovation of the Republic of Uzbekistan](<https://gov.uz/en/edu/news/view/234263>) (Source checked: 2026-10-19; Published: 2026-10-17)

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