Startup Garage, Uzbekistan’s top venture studio, has officially landed in Casablanca, Morocco—marking a bold step to connect the tech ecosystems of Central Asia and North Africa. The expansion was unveiled during GITEX Africa 2025, one of the continent’s biggest tech gatherings.
With this new office, Startup Garage aims to open doors for Central Asian entrepreneurs while also tapping into Morocco’s rapidly growing startup scene. It’s not just a regional move—it’s a strategic leap into the global innovation space.
Why Morocco? Why Now?
Casablanca has quickly become a key innovation hub in North Africa. By opening its new office there, Startup Garage plans to:
- ✅ Provide a gateway for Uzbek startups to enter African markets
- ✅ Connect tech talent and investors across regions
- ✅ Foster cross-border collaboration in fintech, healthtech, and more
Morocco offers a strong base with its digital infrastructure, growing venture capital interest, and government support for innovation. It’s the ideal place for Startup Garage to plug into and scale fast.
Backed by Real Results
Startup Garage already has a solid foundation in Uzbekistan. The studio is active in all 14 regions of the country and has helped launch and support over 170 startups. Its portfolio has collectively raised more than $2 million in funding, and several of these ventures are already gaining international traction.
By expanding into Casablanca, the venture studio is setting the stage to scale its impact beyond borders.
A Global Network in the Making
This isn’t Startup Garage’s first step toward global expansion—but it might be one of the most strategic. North Africa is rapidly positioning itself as a launchpad into both Francophone Africa and European markets. At the same time, Uzbekistan is becoming a rising force in the Central Asian startup scene.
By connecting these regions, Startup Garage is creating a new tech corridor—one that could unlock new investment channels, joint ventures, and talent exchanges between continents.
What’s Next?
The Casablanca office will serve as a local base for:
- ✅ Running startup acceleration programs
- ✅ Building investor networks across Africa and Asia
- ✅ Facilitating market entry strategies for tech ventures
The team also plans to host community-building events, workshops, and innovation challenges to bring the ecosystem together.
A Vision for the Future
Startup Garage’s move to Morocco is more than just international expansion—it’s a bold vision for a borderless tech future. With Central Asia and North Africa now more connected than ever, the potential for innovation, job creation, and digital transformation across both regions is massive.
Stay tuned—this is just the beginning.