The Georgian government is prioritizing regional cooperation to nurture a dynamic startup ecosystem, offering diverse programs aimed at supporting successful regional startups, according to Deputy Minister of Economy and Sustainable Development, Irakli Nadareishvili.

Highlighting a recent initiative, Nadareishvili emphasized a student camp held as part of a Memorandum of Cooperation between Georgia’s Ministry of Economy and Sustainable Development and Uzbekistan. The camp focused on artificial intelligence and brought together Georgian and Uzbek students to collaborate on projects in AI, cybersecurity, machine learning, and other emerging technologies.

“These camps are organized regularly throughout the year for students and schoolchildren alike,” Nadareishvili noted. “They allow young people to engage in hands-on projects, explore cutting-edge technologies, and develop innovative solutions under the guidance of experienced mentors.”

In August, the Innovation and Technology Agency of the Ministry of Economy hosted two such camps—one in Kakheti and another in Bakuriani. Over the course of a week, participants attended lectures and applied foundational principles in science, technology, engineering, arts, and mathematics (STEAM) to real-world projects. Uzbek students joined their Georgian counterparts at the Bakuriani camp, reinforcing cross-border collaboration.

All participation costs, including accommodations and materials, were fully covered by the Innovation and Technology Agency. The initiative is designed to ignite youth interest in technology and innovation, while equipping them with practical skills essential for careers in the modern tech-driven economy.