This article examines the financing trends of business models of innovative entrepreneurship subjects, particularly startup ecosystems, in the national economy and mechanisms for assessing related risks. The support framework for startup projects through traditional and alternative financial instruments (venture capital, crowdfunding) under current digital transformation has been systematically analyzed. The results show that the sustainability of innovative business models depends on the correct forecasting of their financial flows and strategies for minimizing specific risk factors. In conclusion, practical proposals have been developed to increase the financial sustainability of national startup projects and reduce risks in their business models

Uzbekistan’s innovation policy is aimed at accelerating economic growth, ensuring efficient use of resources, expanding into new markets, and improving public welfare. In this regard, the strategies and programs being implemented serve the country’s long-term development objectives. The article examines the main directions of innovation policy, its impact on various sectors of the economy, as well as existing opportunities and challenges, based on a scientific and analytical approach.

The article provides a brief description of the state of the economy of Uzbekistan and the relevance of its further development associated with the creation and use of innovative products. The highest concentration of startup initiatives is shown in such industries as IT, FinTech, E-commerce, EdTech, AgriTech, MedTech. Most startups and resources are concentrated in the city of Tashkent and large cities  like Samarkand, Bukhara and Fergana. The factors hindering the formation of a full-fledged startup ecosystem in the country and its regions are shown. Particular attention is paid to the problem of startup financing. Weak investment support at the initial stage of startup development, the low level of venture infrastructure and the legal framework for venture capital are emphasized. The evolution of the startup ecosystem in Uzbekistan is presented, starting with support for entrepreneurship and ending with the creation of a state system of venture funds. The development of the startup ecosystem in Uzbekistan is associated with the need to improve the legal framework, create a favorable business infrastructure, and introduce new mechanisms for financial and legal support. Proposals for the further development of innovation and the startup ecosystem in Uzbekistan have been systematized.

This article discusses foreign experiences of developing digital services in the regional industry and their application in the country, as well as the need to apply foreign experiences in practice to solve the problems of sustainable development of industrial sectors in the digital economy, the need to develop deep machine learning algorithms, and large foreign companies, universities and scientific agencies are currently working in the field of AI. There is a list of more than 1,000 startups working in this area. The leaders are well-known brands such as Google, IBM, Microsoft, Amazon, Apple, DARPA and others. For example, Microsoft has made a big leap in speech recognition, its speech recognition system is now able to recognize speech by a living person.

This article analyzes the importance, scientific, theoretical, and legal foundations for attracting investment in innovation. Investment is viewed as a key factor in transforming scientific ideas into new products and technologies. Scientific and theoretical approaches to the relationship between investment and innovation (Schumpeter, Drucker, the concept of national innovation systems, and endogenous growth models) are discussed. The legislative framework of the Republic of Uzbekistan is examined from a legal perspective, including the Laws "On Investments and Investment Activities" (2019), "On Innovation Activities" (2020), and the Innovative Development Strategy for 2022-2026. Venture capital financing mechanisms, regulatory testing platforms for startups, and international experience are discussed. The need for a comprehensive approach combining government support, private capital, and legal guarantees to ensure sustainable innovative growth is emphasized.

In this article, foreign experiments of the development of innovative-investment entrepreneurship and their possibilities of application in the conditions of the national economy are scientifically-theoretically covered. In the current process of globalization, the introduction of innovations and the effective management of investments have become an important factor in economic development. Foreign experience shows that in the development of innovative-investment entrepreneurship, financial mechanisms, the perfection of the legal base, the initiative of entrepreneurs and the high level of scientific potential occupy an important place. The implementation of these experiences in the national economy makes it possible to develop innovative infrastructure, form a venture capital market, stimulate the private sector and support the activities of startups. At the same time, it is necessary to adapt foreign experience to national conditions, effectively use existing resources and improve the national innovation system. This article will analyze foreign experiences and highlight the mechanisms of their implementation for the Uzbek economy, as well as provide theoretical and practical directions for the development of national innovative and investment entrepreneurship.