On April 25, 2026,

ISFT Institute, in collaboration with Bucheon University in Tashkent, Tashkent
State University of Economics, and the Management Development Institute of
Singapore in Tashkent (MDIS), organized an Inter-University Hackathon at
Founders Hub, Tashkent. The event was held in partnership with UNDP Uzbekistan,
as well as Founders Hub and AI Station, creating a collaborative platform for
experiential learning and industry engagement.
The hackathon brought
together 15 students working in 4 interdisciplinary teams. Over the course of
one intensive day, participants addressed real-world challenges in FinTech and
E-commerce, developing innovative solutions and presenting their projects to an
expert jury. The panel included Aziza Satybaldyeva, Axror-Murod Zikrillo,
and Umed Rakhimov. Students received professional feedback, strengthening their
competencies in teamwork, entrepreneurial thinking, and presentation skills.
This initiative
directly contributes to SDG 4 (Quality Education) by promoting
practice-oriented and inclusive learning, SDG 8 (Decent Work and Economic
Growth) through the development of employability and entrepreneurial skills,
and SDG 17 (Partnerships for the Goals) by fostering inter-institutional and
industry collaboration. ISFT remains committed to bridging the gap between
academia and industry by creating impactful learning environments that prepare
students for real-world challenges.