⚡️ Yoshlar Ventures is opening a big stage for eco-startups across Uzbekistan! Where there is an environmental problem, there are young people ready to offer a solution. And we bring them to the big stage: Startup Arena #Eco — 2025 If your project focuses on reducing plastic waste, recycling, eco-technologies, circular economy, or decreasing environmental harm — this opportunity is meant for you. Startup Arena #Eco includes: • A major pitch stage • Investors and experts in ecology • Funding opportunities for strong projects • Professional feedback, analysis, and guidance • Networking and collaboration across Uzbekistan How to participate? Submit an application. Applications are reviewed by Yoshlar Ventures. Selected, most promising startups receive a short preparation lesson to improve their pitching. At this stage they attend Azizbek Qurbonov’s “The Art of The Pitch” course. Prepared participants advance to the grand final: 🔥 Startup Arena #Eco: Demo Day What you can gain: ✅ Investor attention and negotiation opportunities ✅ Practical guidance from experts ✅ Real opportunities for project development ✅ Getting on the Yoshlar Ventures radar ✅ Recognition across Uzbekistan Who can apply? Young people aged 18–30 from any region of Uzbekistan can participate. The project is organized by Yoshlar Ventures in cooperation with: — Youth Affairs Agency — Waste Management and Circular Economy Agency under the Ministry of Ecology 📅 Applications accepted until December 9 📍 Demo Day — late December 🔥 Selected participants receive a short pitch-training session ⚡️ Yoshlar Ventures: You create — we give you wings.