Digital Transformation Programs 2030

Investor intelligence · Tashkent, Uzbekistan

Connecting Indian and Global Enterprise with Uzbekistan & Central Asia

Explore technology partnerships, AI education, and market-entry opportunities with Yogesh Kumar and QuantYogi Digital. Turn regional interest into practical conversations, local connections, and a clear path forward.

Country Representative — Digital Transformation Programs 2030 | Connecting India, Uzbekistan & Central Asia

Video Interviews

Explore interviews and conversations with Yogesh Kumar on AI education, digital transformation, and opportunities connecting India with Uzbekistan and Central Asia. Discover his perspectives on the Five Million AI Prompters initiative, future-ready skills, and partnerships supporting Uzbekistan’s digital ambitions.

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100 AI excellence labs: the next level of educational reform in Uzbekistan

Yogesh Kumar describes plans to set up 100 AI excellence labs powered by IT Park, with train-the-trainer programmes for team leaders, and explains why the next five to ten years can create thousands of jobs.

  • AI Education Uzbekistan
  • Digital Transformation Programs 2030
  • Youth Digital Skills
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Five Million AI Prompters and India's labs ambition

Yogesh Kumar on Uzbekistan's Five Million AI Prompters vision, how he aligns it with India's large-scale innovation labs programme, and why a country grows when its young citizens grow.

  • Five Million AI Prompters
  • India–Uzbekistan Cooperation
  • AI Literacy
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Deep-rooted culture: what connects India and Uzbekistan day to day

A personal reflection on the cultural closeness between India and Uzbekistan — tradition, hospitality and shared food such as the samosa — and why that warmth makes cooperation easier.

  • India–Uzbekistan Cooperation
  • Central Asia Technology
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IT Park Tashkent: infrastructure, low compute cost and the right time to build

Yogesh Kumar traces IT Park from its 2019 beginnings to today's network of parks, and explains why ready infrastructure, low operating costs and strong local talent make this the moment to invest and teach.

  • Central Asia Technology
  • Technology Partnerships
  • Digital Uzbekistan 2030
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A decade of momentum: investment interest across Central Asia to 2030

On the investment push from the Middle East, India and within Central Asia, the change in mindset he observed on the ground, and why the transformation agenda running to 2030 points to a full decade of movement.

  • Digital Uzbekistan 2030
  • Central Asia Technology
  • Technology Partnerships
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Onboarding as a global specialist: the IT visa experience in Uzbekistan

Yogesh Kumar recalls receiving his ID card in February 2025, describes the onboarding process as smooth, and credits the teams that help specialists from around the world join the country's digital transformation.

  • Digital Transformation Programs 2030
  • Technology Partnerships
  • Future of Work
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Entering a new region: optimising resources with IT Park

A short, practical note on what companies need when they build a footprint in a new region, and how IT Park helps them optimise resources.

  • Technology Partnerships
  • Central Asia Technology
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Founding a technology company in partnership with IT Park

Yogesh Kumar on founding AKA Global Tech in 2025 in partnership with IT Park, and building platforms that grow exports, create jobs and connect Uzbekistan with the global technology community.

  • Technology Partnerships
  • Digital Uzbekistan 2030
  • Future of Work
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From the Himalayan mountains to Tashkent: a personal introduction

Yogesh Kumar introduces himself — born in the remote Himalayan mountains of India, grandson of a farmer, son of a soldier, and a lifelong believer in science.

  • Yogesh Kumar
  • India–Uzbekistan Cooperation
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AI is a journey: rethinking how people search, learn and work

Yogesh Kumar contrasts the old habit of typing a question into a search engine with what AI now makes possible, and frames artificial intelligence as a journey that begins with a single step.

  • AI Literacy
  • Future of Work
  • Digital Transformation Programs 2030
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Twenty AI labs a year: a five-year plan for skills and jobs

The full plan behind the AI excellence labs — 100 labs over five years, twenty each year, built with IT Park and local partners, teaching practical, real-time industry cases rather than theory, with the aim of creating over a thousand jobs.

  • AI Education Uzbekistan
  • Digital Transformation Programs 2030
  • Youth Digital Skills
  • Technology Partnerships
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Agri-trade on the floor: cereals from Punjab at a Tashkent exhibition

A short exhibition-floor moment during agricultural trade discussions in Uzbekistan, where Yogesh Kumar raises sourcing of grains and cereals from Punjab, India.

  • India–Uzbekistan Cooperation
  • Central Asia Technology
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ICT Week Uzbekistan: a message in Hindi from the Indian community in Tashkent

Speaking in Hindi as a member of the Indian community in Tashkent during ICT Week, Yogesh Kumar promotes artificial intelligence in education, industry and healthcare, and India's contribution to these fields.

  • India–Uzbekistan Cooperation
  • AI Education Uzbekistan
  • Digital Transformation Programs 2030
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In conversation in Tashkent: why the region is a place to invest

A locally recorded interview in Tashkent with Yogesh Kumar as CEO of Akasoft, covering the welcome he received, the culture and people of the region, and why he encourages others to visit and invest.

  • Central Asia Technology
  • Technology Partnerships
  • India–Uzbekistan Cooperation
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Agriculture technology walkthrough: dairy equipment and inputs trade

An exhibition walkthrough where Yogesh Kumar reviews milking machines and their capacity with an exhibitor, and asks about demand for agricultural inputs such as fertilisers from India.

  • India–Uzbekistan Cooperation
  • Technology Partnerships
  • Central Asia Technology
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Connect with Yogesh Kumar to explore AI education, technology partnerships, and digital transformation opportunities across Uzbekistan and Central Asia.

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Our strategic pillars

Technology that builds human capability, improves lives and strengthens real economies.
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AI Education &
Future Skills

Building human capital for the AI economy through education partnerships, applied learning and workforce programmes.

Human capability
02

HealthTech &
AI-enabled Healthcare

Connecting clinical needs with responsible AI, digital platforms, training and India–Uzbekistan healthcare collaboration.

Better outcomes
03

AgriTech &
Smart Agriculture

Supporting precision agriculture, processing, resilient food systems and farm-to-market digital infrastructure.

Productive systems

Our mission

Partnerships that create practical opportunities.

We build partnerships between businesses, institutions and communities — connecting capital, capability, technology and collaboration so that opportunity becomes something people can actually use.

Who we help

Investors

Qualified opportunities, market context and honest risk framing before any commitment.

Technology companies

Documented market-entry routes, local partners and practical execution support.

Universities

AI and digital skills programmes built with, not delivered to, local institutions.

Institutional partners

Structured engagement, clear scope and partners who can deliver locally.

People & partnerships

Our Team

Connecting expertise, building trust and advancing shared opportunities across India, Uzbekistan and Central Asia.

Prof. Dr. Ramakant Dwivedi, Adviser — Central Asia Relations

Prof. Dr. Ramakant Dwivedi

Adviser — Central Asia Relations

Prof. Dr. Ramakant Dwivedi’s advisory focus is strengthening relationships between India, Uzbekistan and Central Asia through academic engagement, institutional dialogue and strategic collaboration. Aligned with Digital Uzbekistan 2030, his priorities include connecting education, research and business networks to explore opportunities in AI education, digital skills and knowledge exchange. His role supports QuantYogi.ai’s commitment to lasting partnerships grounded in cultural understanding, mutual respect and shared progress.

Adv Mukul Sharma, Co-Founder Cum Group Legal Counsel and Advisor (Corporate & Compliance)

Adv Mukul Sharma

Co-Founder Cum Group Legal Counsel and Advisor (Corporate & Compliance)

Adv Mukul Sharma’s focus is strengthening the corporate and compliance foundations of QuantYogi.ai’s regional partnerships. Aligned with Digital Uzbekistan 2030, his priorities include clear agreements, responsible governance and transparent business relationships across India, Uzbekistan and Central Asia. Through legal coordination and strategic advice, he aims to support technology partnerships, institutional collaboration and sustainable expansion built on trust, defined responsibilities and mutual benefit.

Dr. Komal Kumar, Strategic Business Partner & Business Head

Dr. Komal Kumar

Strategic Business Partner & Business Head

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  • ICT-Uz Female Representative

Dr. Komal Kumar focuses on business development and strategic partnerships across Uzbekistan and Central Asia. Bringing a healthcare perspective, she aims to connect technology companies, healthcare providers and educational institutions around shared opportunities. Aligned with Digital Uzbekistan 2030, her priorities include healthcare innovation, digital skills and women’s participation in business. Her approach centres on trusted relationships, practical coordination and sustainable growth through mutual respect and collaboration.

Mohit Aery, Co-founder | Operations Excellence

Mohit Aery

Co-founder | Operations Excellence

Mohit Aery’s focus is turning QuantYogi.ai’s vision into coordinated action across India, Uzbekistan and Central Asia. Aligned with Digital Uzbekistan 2030, his priorities include efficient operations, partner coordination and structured follow-up for technology, education and business initiatives. He aims to help international partners move from introductions to practical collaboration, supporting market entry and sustainable growth through clear processes, shared accountability and mutual respect.

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Mr. Yulchiev Abror

Strategic Business Partner (International Business)

Mr. Yulchiev Abror’s focus is developing international business relationships that connect Uzbekistan and Central Asia with global opportunities. Aligned with Digital Uzbekistan 2030, his priorities include partner introductions, market entry coordination and collaboration across technology and business sectors. Through clear communication and consistent follow-up, he aims to help QuantYogi.ai build trusted partnerships that support knowledge exchange, sustainable growth and mutual commercial value.

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Mr. Arthur Shapran

Strategic Business Partner (Import & Export)

Mr. Arthur Shapran’s focus is strengthening import and export partnerships between Uzbekistan, Central Asia and international markets. Supporting QuantYogi.ai’s vision and alignment with Digital Uzbekistan 2030, his priorities include connecting buyers and suppliers, coordinating trade opportunities and encouraging digital tools that improve business communication. He aims to support lasting commercial relationships through transparent coordination, practical follow-up and a shared commitment to mutual growth.

Recent work

What we are working on now

Each initiative is labelled by its real status. Nothing here implies funding, endorsement or a completed agreement unless it says so.

ActiveAI education

AI education and institutional partnerships

Developing AI skills with universities, training providers and institutional partners in Uzbekistan, drawing on Indian technology talent and curriculum experience.

Documented basis: 5 Million AI Leaders Initiative contribution; IT Park Uzbekistan ecosystem partnership.
CompletedEcosystem engagement

Technology delegations and ICT Week engagement

Participation in Uzbekistan's principal technology and investment gatherings, and support for visiting company delegations.

Documented basis: ICT Week Uzbekistan; TIIF 2025; STPI India discussions; Uzbekistan National TV feature.
ActiveMarket entry

Market entry and establishment support

Practical support for companies assessing Uzbekistan: IT Park residency, the IT Visa, company registration, partner search and local representation.

Documented basis: IT Park Uzbekistan published programme terms; the visa and registration guide on this site.
ExploratoryAgriculture

Agricultural cooperation

Early discussions on precision agriculture, processing and farm-to-market digital infrastructure between Indian and Uzbek partners.

Documented basis: Sector corridor brief on this site. No signed agreements.
ExploratoryHealthcare

Healthcare opportunities

Exploring where digital health, clinical capability and medical technology from India can meet documented needs in Uzbekistan.

Documented basis: Sector corridor brief on this site. No signed agreements.
PlannedDigital infrastructure

Cloud and data infrastructure partnerships

Preparing partnership conversations around hosting, cloud migration and cybersecurity capability for enterprises and institutions in the region.

Documented basis: Sector corridor brief on this site. No signed agreements.
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Opportunity finder

Find where you fit

Filter by sector, country and the kind of partnership you are looking for.

AI and Emerging Technology

Applied AI, automation and digital services across public institutions and private enterprise.

Faster public and enterprise services, and applied AI skills that stay in the country.

  • Uzbekistan
  • Kazakhstan
  • Kyrgyzstan
  • Technology partnership
  • Investment
  • Institutional or academic
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Data Centres, Cloud and Cybersecurity

Secure digital infrastructure underpinning enterprise and public-sector modernisation.

More reliable, more secure digital services for institutions and businesses.

  • Uzbekistan
  • Kazakhstan
  • Investment
  • Technology partnership
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FinTech and Digital Payments

Digital finance, payments and business enablement for a young, mobile-first population.

Wider access to payments, credit and business tools for smaller enterprises.

  • Uzbekistan
  • Kazakhstan
  • Kyrgyzstan
  • Investment
  • Technology partnership
  • Local representation
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Smart Cities and Infrastructure

Urban systems, mobility and digital public services delivered with public-sector sponsors.

Better urban mobility, utilities and public services for residents.

  • Uzbekistan
  • Kazakhstan
  • Investment
  • Institutional or academic
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Education and Future Skills

Workforce development and institutional capacity building, including AI and digital skills.

Employable digital and AI skills for a population where over 60% are under 30.

  • Uzbekistan
  • Kyrgyzstan
  • Tajikistan
  • Institutional or academic
  • Technology partnership
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Healthcare and MedTech

Clinical capacity, digital health and improved patient services.

Better diagnosis, training and access to care outside major cities.

  • Uzbekistan
  • Tajikistan
  • Technology partnership
  • Investment
  • Institutional or academic
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Open the full finder Institutional partnerships & business delegations

Practical benefits

What this can change on the ground

These are the outcomes we work towards with partners. They describe intent, not results already achieved.

Education

AI and digital skills programmes with universities and training providers, so capability stays with local teachers and graduates.

Agriculture

Precision irrigation, yield monitoring, processing and market access that raise productivity for producers.

Healthcare

Digital health, diagnostics and clinical training that widen access to care beyond the largest cities.

Business productivity

Applied AI, cloud and payments infrastructure that reduce cost and friction for enterprises of every size.

Access to opportunity

Documented entry routes, regional partnerships and employment pathways that open work to more people, in more places.

Proposed roadmap

Ambitions to 2051

These phases describe ambitions, not guaranteed commitments, funding or outcomes. Uzbekistan's national 2030 strategies are referenced as near-term context only; no national policy is assumed beyond its published horizon.

2026–2030

Establish and prove

Build the partnerships, skills and first practical pilots that everything later depends on.

2031–2035

Expand what works

Take programmes and technology partnerships that have proven themselves into the wider region.

2036–2040

Research and local solutions

Move from adopting technology to developing it locally, with regional research and innovation capacity.

2041–2045

Sustainable foundations

Strengthen the infrastructure, entrepreneurship and international links that make progress durable.

2046–2051

Enduring institutions

Leave behind institutions and people capable of carrying the work forward independently.

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Verified record

Documented so far

Documented engagements only. Future phases are listed separately as ambitions.

ICT Week UzbekistanSpeaker and ecosystem contributor.
TIIF 2025Represented at the Tashkent International Investment Forum.
5 Million AI Leaders InitiativeContributor to the Uzbekistan–UAE backed AI skills programme.
STPI IndiaDiscussions on cross-border startup and technology ecosystem development.
Uzbekistan National TVFeatured discussing AI talent development and the national digital agenda.
IT Park UzbekistanActive ecosystem partner.
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The Central Asia gateway

One region. Many distinct markets.

Select a market or wider route to explore its context. Each opportunity requires its own commercial and regulatory assessment.

Strategic centre

Uzbekistan

Market overview
A large, reforming Central Asian economy with a young population and growing international engagement.
Priority sectors
Digital services, education, healthcare, agriculture, industry and infrastructure.
Technology needs
Local context, qualified partners and disciplined project validation.
Entry considerations
Assess licensing, ownership, procurement and operating requirements for each project.
QuantYogi support
Market intelligence, institutional engagement, partner search and execution support.
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A connected story

From caravan routes to cloud corridors.

Three eras. One enduring role: connecting ideas, enterprise and opportunity.

01 / Then

The Historic Silk Route

Uzbekistan connected cultures, knowledge, trade and enterprise.

Samarkand and Bukhara became meeting points where commerce and ideas travelled together.

02 / Now

The Modern Growth Corridor

Uzbekistan and Central Asia are building stronger infrastructure, industries and international partnerships.

New transport, enterprise and institutional links are reshaping the region’s economic possibilities.

03 / Next

The Digital Silk Route

AI, cloud, FinTech, digital public services, smart cities and skilled talent are creating new opportunities.

The next route is built with data, capability, trusted partnerships and practical execution.

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Uzbekistan in numbers

The market context, stated plainly.

Published indicators that shape investment and technology decisions. Each figure should be re-verified against current official sources before any commitment.

6%GDP growthRecorded in 2023, among the fastest in Central Asia.
8.8%Inflation2023 annual rate, the lowest since 2016.
~$120BFDI attractedCumulative foreign direct investment reported for 2018–2025.
60%+Population under 30A young workforce with a growing STEM education pipeline.
51,991Jobs at IT Park residentsPositions at the end of June 2026, up from 43,070 a year earlier (National Statistics Committee).
470New IT Park membersCompanies admitted between 1 September and 30 November 2025 — 258 in Tashkent, 212 in the regions.
460,300Enterprises operatingActive enterprises and organisations as of 1 October 2025; 84.8% are small firms and microfirms.
#1Safety Perception Index 2023Ranked first of 121 countries assessed.
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Company, employment and IT Park figures are taken from the National Statistics Committee of Uzbekistan (stat.uz) releases for January–June 2026 and 1 October 2025, and from IT Park Uzbekistan membership reporting. They describe the national context only and do not imply automatic market access, trade preferences or regulatory outcomes for any individual project.

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Market-entry frameworks

The formal routes into Uzbekistan.

Three government-backed frameworks that most technology companies assess first. Terms, eligibility and timelines are set by the Uzbek authorities and can change.

IT Park residency

A resident status for technology businesses with a published tax exemption package, stated as running to 2028.

  • 0% corporate income tax
  • 0% VAT on IT services and products
  • No property or land tax
  • Reduced personal income tax for IT staff
  • Customs duty exemptions on equipment imports
  • Salaries payable in foreign currency

IT Visa

Introduced on 1 April 2022 for foreign IT specialists, founders and investors, issued on IT Park recommendation.

  • Multiple entry, valid up to three years
  • Typically issued within three business days
  • Extendable without leaving the country
  • No standard work permit required
  • Family members included
  • Access to public healthcare and education
  • Property ownership and residence in any region

Zero Risk & relocation programme

A structured entry pathway run by IT Park Uzbekistan, from first enquiry through to operating locally.

  • Expression of interest, no fee at that stage
  • Eligibility assessment, stated at five business days
  • Resident company registration, stated at three to seven business days
  • Office and co-working access, HR and legal support
  • Banking setup guidance and government liaison
  • Local partner introductions and ecosystem access
Read the full visa & registration guide Why Uzbekistan

Programme details are published by IT Park Uzbekistan (info@it-park.uz, +998 71 209 11 99, 4 Telemajid str., Tashkent 100014). Uzbekistan also offers visa-free or e-visa entry to nationals of 150+ countries; conditions vary by nationality and should be checked with the Ministry of Foreign Affairs. QuantYogi supports applications and preparation but does not grant status or approvals.

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Investment landscape

Digital Silk Route Corridors

Explore the sectors where global capability can meet real regional demand. Every corridor begins with validation—not assumptions.

Uzbekistan opportunity

Applied AI, automation and digital services

Suitable investors & partners

AI builders, enterprise platforms and specialist investors

Market-entry model

Pilot-to-partnership

Technology requirements

Data, talent and integration capacity

Main risks

Data governance, procurement and adoption

QuantYogi’s role

Use-case validation and local delivery design

Wider Central Asia potential is assessed market by market through a dedicated regional briefing.

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Leadership

Yogesh Kumar

Technology entrepreneur, AI ecosystem builder and cross-border investment facilitator, based in Tashkent.

Founder & CEO, QuantYogi Digital · General Director, AkaCorp Global Tech (AkaSoft)

Yogesh Kumar has spent over a decade building technology businesses across India, Central Asia and the UAE, with a focus on markets where digital infrastructure is still taking shape. His work connects the digitalisation of Central Asia, the international expansion of Indian technology talent, and the UAE's role as a capital and innovation hub for emerging markets—translating those into partnerships, investment corridors and ecosystem programmes.

Areas of focus: AI ecosystem development, digital infrastructure modernisation, institutional and government collaboration, and cross-border investment corridors across India, the UAE, Central Asia and the CIS.

“Transformation succeeds when technology empowers people, nations build trust, and international partnerships create sustainable opportunities for future generations.”Yogesh Kumar

Direct contact: yogi@quantyogi.ai · +998 50 744 4131 (Uzbekistan) · +91 95826 11223 (India)

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5 Million AI Leaders InitiativeContributor to the Uzbekistan–UAE backed programme to develop AI-ready professionals across the region.
Uzbekistan National TVFeatured discussing AI talent development and the national digital transformation agenda.
IT Park UzbekistanActive ecosystem partner in a hub whose residents held 51,991 jobs at the end of June 2026 (stat.uz).
TIIF 2025Represented at the Tashkent International Investment Forum.
ICT Week UzbekistanSpeaker and ecosystem contributor.
STPI IndiaDiscussions with Software Technology Parks of India on cross-border startup and technology ecosystem development.
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Your Strategic Partner on the Digital Silk Route

Based in Tashkent, QuantYogi connects global capital, capability and technology with opportunities across Uzbekistan and Central Asia. We support market entry, local partnerships, institutional engagement and practical project execution.

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