GPU Shortages Affect 84% of Central Asian and Caucasus Startups, Study Finds

• An AI readiness study found computing capacity and reliable electricity supply are the main constraints on growth in Central Asia and the Caucasus.
• Among surveyed startups, 84% reported GPU shortages, while 71% relied on foreign cloud platforms.
• Corporate adoption remained limited: 68% of large companies were exploring AI or running pilots; only 3% made AI central to operations.
• Nearly half of large companies lacked a clear AI strategy, highlighting the gap between startup capabilities and corporate demand.
• Uzbekistan’s national supercomputer reached approximately 90% utilization in its first month, with plans to triple computing capacity by 2027.

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