The first advisory meeting of the project held in Ministry of Higher education, Science and Innovations of Uzbekistan in November 16, 2023. During the meeting, representatives from partner universities, industry stakeholders, and ministry officials discussed the strategic objectives of the project, its expected outcomes, and the role of each partner in achieving them. Special attention was given to aligning project activities with national priorities in higher education and innovation. The meeting also served as a platform to establish coordination mechanisms and define a roadmap for upcoming phases of the project implementation.