New Horizons of National Development

At the current stage of Tajik state development, the transition from an agro-industrial to an industrial-agro model is one of the key priorities. In his Address, the Leader of the Nation, His Excellency Emomali Rahmon, emphasized:
“Our main goal in the coming years is to ensure rapid economic growth through industrialization and the wide use of innovative technologies.”

In this process, technology parks serve not merely as supporting structures but as strategic centers linking science and industry. One of the major challenges of a transitional economy is the gap between science and real industrial needs. Technology parks bridge this gap by:

• Implementing innovations: enabling scientists and students to develop prototypes.

• Commercializing science: transforming research into marketable products and services.

• Dual education: combining theoretical learning with practical training in technology parks and partner enterprises.

Advantages of dual education in technology parks:

• alignment with labor market demands;

• access to advanced equipment and technologies;

• financial incentives for students.

Accelerated Industrialization — the Fourth Strategic Goal

The President’s Address states:
“Within the next five years, we must significantly increase the share of industry in GDP.”

Technology parks function as incubators by:

• producing import-substituting goods;

• creating new jobs and training highly skilled professionals;

• managing automated production systems.

Food Security and Agricultural Technologies

Modern food security relies on scientific innovation. Technology parks at technical and agricultural universities should focus on:

• biotechnology;

• intelligent water management;

• deep processing of agricultural products in accordance with international standards.

Innovative Education Model: “Practice – Theory – Practice”

This model:

• develops critical thinking;

• ensures adaptability to Industry 4.0;

• aligns education with national strategic objectives.

Industry 4.0

The Fourth Industrial Revolution integrates information technologies, artificial intelligence, and big data with physical production.

Investing in the Future

A technology park is not just infrastructure — it is a creative ecosystem combining youth intellectual potential with technological capacity. Its development is essential for transitioning to a knowledge-based economy.

Global Experience

• Silicon Valley (USA): a classic ecosystem model.

• South Korea: strong state involvement in industrialization.

• Belarus (High-Tech Park): successful export of intellectual products and IT education.

Prospects for Tajikistan

Despite a solid legal framework, challenges remain:

• insufficient modern equipment;

• weak industry-university collaboration.

Solutions include: joint laboratories, incentives for enterprises, and expansion of dual education.

Conclusion

Accelerated industrialization is impossible without science and modern specialists trained in technology parks. Technology parks are centers of excellence where youth evolve from technology consumers into technology creators — the only path to a competitive economy and sustainable development.

Amrokhonzoda Saidislom Amrokhon
Senior Lecturer, Department of Light Industry and Food Technology
Tajikistan University of Innovation and Digital Technologies