IT Park Uzbekistan hosted a ceremony during which 100 participants of the “100 GRANT” project — having successfully passed a multi-stage selection process — were awarded laptops and officially commenced their training. The program is being implemented in partnership with MAAB Innovation, which is responsible for the educational component and delivery of the eight-month training course. The initiative focuses on preparing specialists in Business Intelligence (BI), one of the most sought-after fields in today’s digital economy. The event was attended by Jakhongir Radjabov, Business Development Director of IT Park Uzbekistan.
“100 GRANT” is a joint initiative of IT Park and MAAB Innovation aimed at training qualified data analytics professionals. The project consists of four modules over eight months. Participants who complete the full program without absences and meet all requirements will receive their training entirely free of charge.
The project generated significant interest among youth and early-career professionals. A total of 4,167 people joined the Telegram group, 2,165 registered for the qualifying tests, and 815 completed the first stage of assessment. Of these, 208 were invited to the second stage, during which 133 candidates successfully passed the interview. Based on the results of both stages, 100 candidates were selected to undertake the intensive eight-month BI training program.
The evaluation process was based on clearly defined criteria: in the first stage, participants completed a written test assessing logical reasoning and English proficiency; in the second, they prepared and defended a presentation in English based on an individual task. Only those who achieved sufficiently high scores and successfully presented their work were admitted to the final stage.
The final cohort includes representatives from all regions of the country: 33 participants from Tashkent, 14 from Tashkent region, 9 from Namangan, 9 from Fergana, 8 from Karshi, 7 from Jizzakh, 4 each from Samarkand, Khorezm, and Navoi, 3 from Karakalpakstan, 2 from Andijan, and one participant each from Termez, Bukhara, and Syrdarya.
During the ceremony, Jakhongir Radjabov emphasized that such competition demonstrates both the high potential of the participants and the seriousness of the initiative:
“You stand at the beginning of an important journey. Out of four thousand applicants, only one hundred of the most capable were selected, and this alone proves your potential. Ahead of you lies intensive training, project work, and professional development. You are the new generation of specialists who will drive digital transformation in our country.”
The focus on BI is driven by global and national trends. Business Intelligence has become a fundamental component of the digital economy. Companies across all sectors — from banking and fintech to healthcare and manufacturing — rely on data-driven decision-making and require specialists capable of collecting, cleaning, analyzing, and visualizing data.
Global statistics underscore the rapid growth of the industry: according to IDC, the BI and analytics market exceeded $150 billion in 2024 and is projected to reach $230 billion by 2028. Various analytical centers forecast that demand for BI and Data Analytics specialists is increasing by 20–36% annually, and tens of thousands of new positions expected to emerge in the coming years.
The situation in the Uzbek market is similar. More than 500 active vacancies exist in BI, data analytics, and data engineering. Compensation levels in these fields remain consistently above the national market average, with IT specialists earning approximately 44% more than employees in other sectors. This demonstrates that BI is not only highly in demand but also a high-income profession with broad career development opportunities.
The program includes four sequential modules covering key competencies: foundational analytics, SQL, Python, data integration, and the development of reports and dashboards within BI systems. Participants will complete practical assignments, work on projects, engage with real-world datasets, and gain experience with tools widely used in international companies.
The grant-based model promotes strong motivation: any participant who completes all four modules without absences and fully satisfies the program’s academic requirements will receive the entire training at no cost. This format makes BI education accessible to talented youth regardless of their financial circumstances.
For IT Park Uzbekistan, this project is a strategically important initiative aimed at cultivating a professional talent pool in data analytics. Preparing a new generation of BI specialists enhances the capacity of the local IT market, supports the growth of export-oriented IT services, and accelerates digital transformation across key sectors of the economy. The implementation of such programs reinforces IT Park Uzbekistan’s role as a central driver of the country’s technological ecosystem and strengthens its competitiveness on the global IT stage.
