The government has agreed on private investments to develop its computing base. By 2030, the country will gradually launch specialized data centers with a total capacity of 800 MW to remove infrastructure constraints for local IT companies and support export potential.
What happened
Uzbekistan signed agreements to attract over $6 billion in private investment for the artificial intelligence sector. First Deputy Minister of Digital Technologies Oleg Pekos shared project details in an interview with the Uzbekistan 24 TV channel, as reported by the specialized channel of the Uzbek fintech community.
A significant portion of the funds will go toward building computing centers across various regions of the country.
Capacity shortages and timelines
The current load on existing servers in Uzbekistan is approaching 90%. To address the shortage, new capacities will begin rolling out in November 2026, with another major infrastructure facility scheduled for completion by the end of the year.
Government agencies have also been instructed to prepare their internal systems for the increased demand for computing and AI tool integration.
Why banks and fintech need this
Access to local server capacities directly affects the cost and speed of digital services within the country. Banks and payment systems require secure perimeters to process large volumes of user data. Finteqstan previously reported that Uzbekistan mandates storing clients' biometric data within the country, and the new data centers will help the financial sector meet these regulatory requirements without losing performance.
Investments in AI infrastructure create a foundation for developing complex fintech solutions, from heavy credit scoring models and anti-fraud systems to deep personalization of banking apps.
Export potential
For Uzbekistan, developing its own computing centers is becoming a prerequisite for export growth. While in 2024 there were 24 companies among Tashkent’s IT Park residents exporting artificial intelligence solutions, by mid-2026 that number reached 160. Uzbek IT products are now exported to 80 countries.
What comes next
The market is awaiting the launch of the first November facilities. The successful introduction of these capacities will show how quickly the country can absorb the announced volume of private investment. The exponential growth in the number of AI exporters indicates that Uzbekistan is forming a regional competence center capable of serving the technological needs of neighboring Central Asian countries.
