Modernizing Uzbekistan National Innovation System Project (Узбекистан - Тендер #67122241)

• Project ID

P170206

• Project Title

Modernizing Uzbekistan National Innovation System Project

• Country

Uzbekistan

• Notice No

OP00376613

• Notice Type

Request for Expression of Interest

• Notice Status

Published

• Borrower Bid Reference

MUNIS/CS/IC/29

• Procurement Method

Individual Consultant Selection

• Language of Notice

English

• Submission Deadline Date/Time

Sep 27, 2025 15:00

• Published Date

Sep 17, 2025

• CONTACT INFORMATION
• Organization/Department

Agency for Innovative Development

• Name

Dilshodbek Azgarov

• Address

City: Tashkent, postal code: 100174, Street University w/n Floor / room number: 4th floor, room 414

• City

• Province/State

Uzbekistan

• Postal Code

• Country

Uzbekistan

• Phone

+998971706784

• Email

munis.project.uz@gmail.com

• Website

https://mininnovation.uz/

REQUEST FOR EXPRESSIONS OF INTEREST FOR INDIVIDUAL CONSULTANTS

Country: Uzbekistan

Project name: “Modernizing Uzbekistan’s National Innovation System (MUNIS)” Project

Credit No.: IDA-67840

Assignment Title: Consultancy Services for the Capacity Building of Regional Growth Points through Youth Human Capital Development, Inclusive Innovation, Business Competence

Reference No.: MUNIS/CS/IC/29

The Republic of Uzbekistan has received a credit from International Development Association (IDA) toward the cost of the “Modernizing Uzbekistan’s National Innovation System” Project, and intends to apply part of the proceeds for consulting services.

The assignment objective

In broader program objectives, the goal of the Skill & Business Hour program is to:

Conceptually, embed practical, skills-based training within the Youth Technopark ecosystem to foster an inclusive environment for innovation and entrepreneurship.

Functionally, launch the Skill & Business Hour as a learn-by-doing initiative to cultivate creativity and entrepreneurial mindsets by providing the participants with hands-on experience in entrepreneurship, design thinking, adaptive learning, and fundamentals of electronics and IoT.

Operationally, establish innovation labs at Youth Technoparks to deliver targeted training and skills development, implement a robust selection process for mentors and trainers, identify and support top-performing startups through a competitive process, and ensure the Youth Technoparks serve as inclusive hubs empowering diverse communities across Uzbekistan.

The detailed Terms of Reference (TOR) for the assignment can be found at the following link:

https://docs.google.com/document/d/1xm3lUA8QxFO9Agug4SdGCO9NV6xX9_ee/edit?usp=sharing&ouid=103319065924197421654&rtpof=true&sd=true

The Modernizing Uzbekistan’s National Innovation System Project Implementation Unit under the now invites Individual Consultants (“Consultants”) to indicate their interest in providing the Services. Interested Consultants should provide information demonstrating that they have the required qualifications and relevant experience to perform the Services.

The shortlisting criteria:

• At least master’s degree in science, engineering, and management from world’s leading universities along with graduate level coursework in product design and development.
• Experience in (i) What is Taught? (appropriateness of the content); and how it is Taught? (effectiveness of the Learning-Teaching Methodology) through past professional assignments.
• At least three years of experience, including international experience, in conducting innovation-related projects, with relevant experience in research & design.
• Experience in use of pedagogy, technology for curriculum development and implementation.
• Experience in action research on teaching-learning strategies for design & innovation education.
• At least 5 years of experience establishing and operating academic innovation hubs and organizing start-up events (e.g., hackathons, pitch competitions), with proven skills in networking, mentorship coordination, and logistical execution.
• Familiarity with former research and education policy and establishing new programs in the government & industry.
• Proficiency in English is required. Having Russian and Uzbek language skills are optional, but preferred.

The attention of interested Consultants is drawn to Section III, paragraphs, 3.14, 3.16, and 3.17 of the World Bank’s “Procurement Regulations for IPF Borrowers” July 2016 (revised in February 2025) (“Procurement Regulations”), setting forth the World Bank’s policy on conflict of interest.

A Consultant will be selected in accordance with the Selection of Individual Consultants method set out in the Procurement Regulations.

Further information can be obtained at the address below during office hours from 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.

Expressions of interest in the form of CV of the Consultant must be delivered in a written form to the below address and e-mail by September 17, 2025, 3:00 p.m. Tashkent time:

The “Modernizing Uzbekistan’s National Innovation System” Project Implementation Unit

Attn: Mr. Dilshodbek Azgarov – Manager of the Project Implementation Unit

No.7, Universitet Street, Tashkent 100174, Uzbekistan

Tel: +998-97-170-67-84

E-mail: munis.project.uz@gmail.com.

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