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Turkmenistan Launches Youth Startup Competition in IT Sector: “The Country of Opportunities”
Turkmenistan has launched a national IT startup competition titled "Turkmenistan – The Country of Opportunities", dedicated to the 30th anniversary of the country's permanent neutrality. The initiative aims to encourage youth-led innovation and support digital entrepreneurship.
Organizers:
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Ministry of Education of Turkmenistan
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Central Council of the Union of Industrialists and Entrepreneurs
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Central Council of the Magtymguly Youth Organization
Eligible participants:
High school students, university students, educators, entrepreneurs, startup teams, IT specialists, and creators in the creative industries.
Application deadline:
By October 22, 2025, submit your project to the Ashgabat City Committee of the Union of Industrialists and Entrepreneurs:
S. Turkmenbashi Avenue, 81, 3rd floor.
Only one project per participant is allowed.
Selected applicants will take part in a startup bootcamp.
Evaluation criteria:
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Innovation
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Socio-economic relevance
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Feasibility
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Business model
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Team collaboration
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Presentation quality
Final results:
On November 25, six winners will be announced:
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1 first place
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2 second places
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3 third places
Winners will receive certificates of recognition and valuable prizes from the main sponsor, TMT Consulting Group. Additional encouragement prizes will also be awarded.
Promising projects may receive investment support from the Union of Industrialists and Entrepreneurs.
Contact numbers:
(+993 12) 22-71-93, 22-74-07, 22-70-38
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The Turkmenistan team’s mentor, teacher Jeren Badyyeva, received a special certificate in recognition of her pedagogical guidance and contribution to the preparation of the students.
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