Uzbekistan’s first startup guidebook series written entirely in Uzbek has been launched by the founder of the Startup Garage venture studio and Mohirdev online education platform, Mukhammad Khalil.

The five-part series aims to make business education more accessible to young entrepreneurs.

The title of the guidebook series is yet to be announced. It covers startup fundamentals, marketing, sales, business models and venture thinking. 

The books are designed to help young people build businesses without being hindered by language barriers.

“The goal of the series is to support aspiring entrepreneurs, especially those outside the capital, by offering practical guidance in their native language,” Khalil said at the launch event. “In every region I’ve visited, I’ve seen talented young people full of ideas — but they struggle to find resources they can actually use. This series is about making sure language is no longer a barrier to building something meaningful.”

The choice of Andijan as the launch site was deliberate. Known for its strong cultural and linguistic heritage, Khalil says the city reflects his commitment to decentralising startup education and spotlighting regional innovation.

“For the first time, we have startup education designed by and for our people,” said Bahrom Djalilov, head of the IT Park in Uzbekistan’s Fergana region. “This is a big step for our youth and for the future of entrepreneurship in Uzbekistan. By offering startup education in Uzbek for the first time, Startup Garage is not only empowering young entrepreneurs but also making our innovation ecosystem truly inclusive and accessible.”

Startup Garage, Uzbekistan’s first venture studio, operates across all 14 regions, offering mentorship, funding, and support to emerging startups.

Startup Garage lately expanded into North Africa by opening a venture studio in Casablanca — the first move of its kind by a Central Asian firm in the region.