The key facts

  • Over three years, 164 projects worth $11.6 billion are planned: from microelectronics ($3.5 billion) to household appliances ($600 million)
  • The 'Yangi sanoat' platform is being created, along with testing sites based on R&D centers and technoparks in each region
  • A draft resolution on robotics — within two weeks, a comprehensive program for instrument making and electronics — by March 1

164 projects worth $11.6 billion across six areas

On November 9, President Shavkat Mirziyoyev held a meeting with representatives of the electrical engineering industry, entrepreneurs, and investors in the sector. As reported by UzNews.uz, over the past decade $2 billion has been invested in the industry, 413 new production facilities have been launched, and the output of more than 100 types of new products has been mastered — from household appliances and solar panels to electronic meters and high-voltage transformers.

Breakdown by area

Over the next three years, 164 projects with a total value of $11.6 billion are announced for implementation in the electrical engineering industry and related new areas. The largest amounts go to electronic components and microelectronics — 21 projects worth $3.5 billion, industrial robotics and equipment (instrument making) — 45 projects worth $3 billion, and the cable industry — 41 projects worth $2.5 billion. These are followed by the production of transformers and pumps (29 projects worth $1.4 billion), electrical products for transport and electric vehicles (9 projects worth $650 million), and household appliances (19 projects worth $600 million). The details were announced by the president's press secretary Sherzod Asadov, as reported by Kun.uz.

Responsible parties, the 'Yangi sanoat' platform, and regional sites

Each of the six areas will be assigned responsible executives and principal customers; they are tasked with attracting anchor investors and establishing cooperation with research centers and technical universities. To connect researchers with industrial enterprises, a national platform called 'Yangi sanoat' ('New Industry') will be developed. In addition, in each region one R&D center or technopark is planned to be adapted to the new industrial areas, and a site for product testing is to be created on their basis, which should strengthen cooperation between large enterprises and small businesses. Spot.uz indicates the deadline for this task as May 1, whereas Kun.uz writes May 1, 2027; the outlets differ on whether a specific year is given.

Urgent assignments and context

In addition to long-term plans, tight deadlines have been set for those in charge: within two weeks, prepare a draft resolution on the development of robotics, and by March 1 — a comprehensive program to support instrument making and electronics production. At the same meeting, the president announced the creation of a Center for Future Technologies in Nurafshan with broad benefits for participants — Spot.uz wrote about this earlier, as well as about the fact that the Fourth Industrial Revolution Center will receive 80 billion soums from the budget.