Seeds for the Future 2024

The regional finals bring together 150 talented students from 14 countries across the Middle East and Central Asia region

Students participate in Tech4Good competition targeted at developing innovative solutions addressing real-world challenges

Building on the success of last year's edition, Huawei's flagship Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) program brings together 150 students from 14 countries across the Middle East and Central Asia region. 15 Uzbekistan students were also selected to take part in the regional finals of Huawei Seeds for the Future 2024 in Tashkent, Uzbekistan, from August 11 to 17.

The 2024 Seeds for the Future regional final is supported by the Ministry of Digital Technologies of the Republic of Uzbekistan and the IT Education Association. Many other telecom, regulatory, labor authorities and vocational training bodies from the Middle East and Central Asia countries have also partnered with Huawei on this program. This backing reflects the initiative's global reach, which has seen the program gain recognition from more than 360 senior officials and heads of state worldwide. Since its launch in 2008, Seeds for the Future has made a significant impact globally, benefiting over 18,000 students from 141 countries, highlighting the program's importance in developing global ICT talent.

For Uzbekistan students Seeds for the Future project is being held for the 10^th year. 15 talented students from 8 local Universities, including Tashkent University of Information Technologies, Inha University in Tashkent, Amity University in Tashkent, “New Uzbekistan” University, Turin Polytechnic University in Tashkent, Tashkent International University of Education, Westminster International University in Tashkent, National University of Uzbekistan named after Mirzo-Ulugbek, have been selected to represent Uzbekistan. The selection process was rigorous, focusing on four key pillars that define the program's mission: Innovation, Digitalization, Sustainability, and Entrepreneurship.

Innovation is fostered through cutting-edge technological seminars and expert interactions. Digitalization focuses on cultivating skills crucial for global digital transformation, while sustainability is promoted through environmental responsibility and exposure to green technologies. On the other hand, entrepreneurship combines theory and practice, guiding participants to develop commercially viable solutions. This approach ensures Seeds for the Future nurtures well-rounded ICT leaders equipped to address global challenges and drive industry innovation.

Seeds for the Future 2024 features Tech4Good, an entrepreneurship program that challenges young adults to address social issues using digital technologies. It focuses on sustainable development and empowers students to create viable tech-based solutions. The program offers intensive training, monthly workshops, a global competition, and incentives to help winning teams turn innovative ideas into successful businesses. In this mission, Tech4Good aims to bridge the gap between ICT skills and real-world problem-solving, fostering a new generation of socially conscious tech entrepreneurs.

The Seeds for the Future program by Huawei is a flagship Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) initiative aimed at developing skilled ICT talent and fostering cross-cultural communication. It helps to bridge the gap between academic learning and real-world industry needs. Participants benefit from hands-on experience with cutting-edge technologies such as 5G, artificial intelligence, and cloud computing, guided by industry experts and Huawei's top technologists. For the past 9 years a total of 147 students from Uzbekistan took part in the Seeds for the Future, gaining invaluable experience and knowledge that will undoubtedly contribute to the growth and development of the ICT sector. Last year, Uzbekistan participants became Regional Champion of Tech4Good competition and guaranteed the Silver Award and People’s Choice award in Tech4Good Global finals.