Startup Garage

Startup Garage is an entrepreneurial initiative founded by Mukhammad Khalil, aimed at fostering innovation, discovering talent, and building venture-backed startups across emerging markets, particularly in Uzbekistan and Central Asia.
It operates as a venture studio and accelerator with a mission to empower the next generation of entrepreneurs and startups through structured programs, mentorship, and strategic resources.

Key Features of Startup Garage:
1. Acceleration Programs:
• Offers 8-week long programs for startups, combining intensive mentorship, workshops, and networking opportunities.
• Participants pitch their ideas to attract investments from partners like Aloqaventures, with funding opportunities of up to $50,000.
2. Venture Studio Model:
• Focuses on identifying promising ideas and transforming them into scalable startups.
• Provides support in refining business models, creating minimum viable products (MVPs), and achieving product-market fit.
3. Regional Focus:
• Initially targets Uzbekistan, with plans to expand into regions like the Ferghana Valley and Bukhara.
• Collaborates with local and regional partners to strengthen the startup ecosystem in Central Asia.
4. Discovering Talent:
• Aims to identify and nurture entrepreneurial talent through education and hands-on experience.
• Prioritizes creating a positive work culture and long-term growth opportunities for participants.
5. Investment and Exit Strategy:
• Facilitates startups in reaching Series A funding rounds, focusing on value creation and eventual exits.
6. Programs and Services:
• Provides guidance on idea refinement, MVP development, business modeling, marketing, and fundraising.
• Offers consulting services for startups at various stages, from ideation to scaling.

Startup Garage aspires to redefine entrepreneurship in Uzbekistan and beyond by blending innovation, collaboration, and venture-focused initiatives, creating a thriving environment for startups to succeed.