Central Asian University (CAU) hosted an international delegation to discuss strategic collaboration in deep digital technology, innovation ecosystems, and “lab-to-market” pathways, covering the full cycle from research and prototyping to entrepreneurship and commercialization.
The meeting brought together leadership representatives from CAU’s Business School and Engineering School. Discussions focused on developing shared research and innovation infrastructure, launching specialized academic and entrepreneurship programs, and strengthening technology transfer and commercialization mechanisms that connect academia with industry.
The delegation included:
- Jongkap Kim, President & CEO, Global Digital Innovation Network (GDIN)
- Jungsuk Oh, Seoul National University Business School
- Sokjin Chang, Managing Director, GDIN
- Omar Shariff B. Belisario, Asian Development Bank (ADB)
- Sandjar Saidkhodjaev, Asian Development Bank (ADB)
- Yonee Jeong, Asian Development Bank (ADB)
The dialogue addressed opportunities for advancing applied research, fostering innovation-driven entrepreneurship, and enhancing skills development initiatives aligned with Uzbekistan’s digital transformation agenda.
The meeting marked an important step toward expanding international partnerships and strengthening collaboration between academic institutions, development organizations, and global innovation networks.
