Step into the Future

“Step into the Future” — opportunities for young people

Under the “Step into the Future” (“Kelajakka qadam”) programme, young people and graduates are offered financial support in several areas.

The programme is implemented by the National Bank of Uzbekistan (NBU) pursuant to Resolution No. PQ-210 of the President of the Republic of Uzbekistan dated 1 June 2026 on additional measures to ensure youth employment by supporting entrepreneurial projects.

Main areas of the programme

• “Tadbirkorlikka ilk qadam” — loan product;
• “Biznes start” — loan product;
• “Biznes progress” — loan product;
• “Talaba invest” — loan product;
• “Mening birinchi kasbim” (“My First Profession”) — a project preparing graduates for their profession.

What the programme offers

• starting and expanding a business;
• gaining a profession and professional development;
• creating new jobs;
• studying and gaining experience abroad.

The “Mening birinchi kasbim” (“My First Profession”) project

The project organises and finances the preparation of university graduates for their profession:

• a competition is held among university graduates, and the winners receive a monthly stipend of up to 5 BCA (base calculation amounts) during their professional training;
• up to 50 BCA is allocated for graduates to attend short-term courses at universities and companies abroad;
• the costs of preparing a business plan are reimbursed;
• based on the results of the “Talaba Expo 2026” career fairs, graduates and young people receive help with finding employment.

Turn your idea into a real project!

More information: nbu.uz, phone: (78) 148 00 10.