“Step to the Future” Center
“Step to the Future” Center
The “Step to the Future” Center helps graduates of higher education institutions (universities and institutes) find jobs, start their own businesses, and develop professionally.
The center was established under a decree of the President of the Republic of Uzbekistan and serves to ensure youth employment and facilitate their adaptation to the labor market.
What does the center do?
Main tasks
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Data collection and analysis
Collects and analyzes data on students — tracking which fields students graduate in and whether they have found jobs or started businesses.
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Identifying students with business ideas
Finds graduates who want to start their own business.
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Trainings and courses
Organizes trainings on business planning, obtaining loans, and project management.
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Help with obtaining a loan
Explains and guides the process of obtaining a loan for projects through Uzmilliybank (NBU).
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Startup financing
Assists in financing startup projects.
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Selections with employers
Organizes open competitions to prepare students for their profession and for internships.
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Information campaigns
Shares information about the Center’s activities and successful student projects on social media.
Opportunities for students
Employment
Graduate data is entered into the Center’s database. The Center connects them with employers and organizes professional training (internship) programs.
Starting a business
For students with their own ideas, the Center conducts trainings, issues letters of recommendation, and helps prepare documents for obtaining a loan.
The student fills out the project documents and submits them to the bank to receive the loan. The results of financed projects are reviewed regularly.
Internship abroad
Students who win the selection may be sent for short-term professional internships abroad.
A B2 level in English or another foreign language is required. Expenses (tickets, accommodation) are financed by the bank.
How are selections held?
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Open competitions are held for each field (e.g. medicine, engineering, IT).
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Winners are determined based on the results of the selection.
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Winning students undergo an internship for 1–6 months and receive a monthly payment equal to 4 times the base calculation value.
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A student who successfully completes the internship is hired.
“Step to the Future” Program
Financial support opportunities in various areas for young people and graduates. The program is implemented in cooperation with Uzmilliybank (NBU).
“First Step to Entrepreneurship”
For self-employed graduates and young people wanting to take their first step into business
“Business Start”
For graduates and young people with the necessary business skills who want to independently start a business as an entrepreneurial entity
“Business Progress”
For students and young people who have already started their own business as an entrepreneurial entity and aim to expand their operations
“Student Invest”
For business entities that have provided employment to students and young people under the age of 31
“My First Profession”
For graduates of higher education institutions
- A monthly stipend of up to 5 BCV for the qualification-improvement period, based on selection results
- Up to 50 BCV for short-term courses at foreign universities and organizations
- Business plan preparation costs are reimbursed
- Employment assistance is provided based on the results of “Talaba Expo 2026”
Now you too can turn your idea into a real project!
Through the “Step to the Future” Center, a student either finds a job or launches their own business after graduation.