GPU shortages affect 84% of Central Asian and Caucasus startups, study finds
SMH•A study found that 84% of surveyed startups in Central Asia and the Caucasus reported GPU shortages, while 71% relied on foreign cloud platforms. Uzbekistan’s national supercomputer reached about 90% utilization in its first month, with capacity planned to triple by 2027.
1. Startup constraints
The study identified computing capacity and reliable electricity supply as the main constraints on growth in Central Asia and the Caucasus. Among surveyed startups, 84% reported GPU shortages and 71% relied on foreign cloud platforms.
2. Corporate adoption
Among large companies, 68% were exploring AI or running pilots, while 3% had made AI central to operations. Nearly half lacked a clear AI strategy. Uzbekistan’s national supercomputer reached approximately 90% utilization in its first month, with plans to triple computing capacity by 2027.
