About DSA (Digital Startup Awards) Accelerator
The DSA Acceleration Program is a 12-week offline accelerator held in Tashkent. The program is designed for growth-stage startups interested in scaling to international markets, expanding into Central Asian countries, and entering the Uzbek market.
Participants will receive mentorship and tracking from international experts, support in raising investments (program participants will receive up to $50k), guidance in restructuring their business model, and developing a go-to-market strategy for new markets.
Our goal is to help you achieve exponential growth and attract investment at a higher business valuation.
Participation criteria
Each team's application goes through a diagnostic and evaluation procedure. Meeting the criteria increases your chances of being selected in the TOP 15
Traction
Startups at the Product Market Fit stage, with sales starting from 3 months.
Presence
The presence offline of at least one of the founders in Tashkent (accommodation will be covered by IT Park Uzbekistan)
Execution
Willingness to work intensively, scale, and enter a new market throughout the program.
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What you get:
  • Investments
    You can receive up to $50,000 when you get into the program itself (the tranches will be linked to the startup's KPIs). As a result of the program, a Demo Day will be organized, where we will invite international and regional investment funds.
  • Intensive tracking
    You will work with some of the strongest trackers in Central Asia. Personal strategy sessions, growth support, and help in achieving KPIs are waiting for you. You will also have access to international mentors and experts in various fields.
  • Access to 37+ million market
    Quick win: we will help you establish contact with large corporate clients in Uzbekistan (B2B) and build marketing for the B2C direction.
  • Accommodation and coworking
    For 1 founder, free accommodation and coworking space are provided in Tashkent at the expense of the program.
  • PR-support from
    IT Park Uzbekistan
    You will receive additional media attention, announcements and support at all key stages of the program.
  • Growth and scaling
    On average, the MRR (monthly revenue) grows at least 2 times in such programs.
Program timeline
The deadline for submitting applications is 30.08.2025
01.07 - 30.08
01.07 - 30.08
Submitting applications for the program
01.08 - 30.08
01.08 - 30.08
Primary selection
Selection of 150 startups suitable according to the criteria
15.08 - 03.09
15.08 - 03.09
Project diagnostics
Selection of the TOP 50 startups based on interviews
07.09.2025
07.09.2025
Announcement of the selection results
The TOP 15 teams are invited to participate in the program.
15.09 - 07.12
15.09 - 07.12
Acceleration program
A 12-week tracking-based accelerator, supported by mentors and experts in sales, marketing, and teams.
10.12.2025
10.12.2025
Demo Day
You will be able to speak and present your project in front of international and regional venture funds.
The organizers of the program
To contact us:
4, Tepamasjid str., Tashkent, Uzbekistan, 100164
Phone: +998 99 665 11 99
Email: info@startupbase.uz
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