Dushanbe, 14 October 2026
On 14 October 2026, the Forum on the Development of Venture Capital Funds in Tajikistan was held at Kokhi Vahdat in Dushanbe at the initiative of the State Committee for Investment and State Property Management of the Republic of Tajikistan, in cooperation with the International Finance Corporation (IFC), a member of the World Bank Group.
The Forum brought together representatives of government agencies, regional and international venture capital funds, private investors, including angel investors, financial institutions, startup founders, entrepreneurs, international organisations, development partners and innovation support institutions.
The Forum examined the current state and prospects for the development of the startup and venture capital ecosystem in Tajikistan and Central Asia. Experts and industry representatives shared regional experience and discussed emerging trends, opportunities and challenges in the development of the venture capital market.
A key part of the Forum focused on the perspectives of regional and international investors. Participants discussed factors influencing investment decisions, existing barriers in this area and practical ways to attract venture capital to startups and innovative enterprises in Tajikistan.
The Forum contributed to strengthening dialogue between the public and private sectors, developing practical recommendations to improve the investment environment, expanding professional networks and establishing new investment partnerships. It also laid the groundwork for raising the profile of Tajikistan’s startup ecosystem among regional and international investors.

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