The article discusses the issues of forming entrepreneurial competencies in students in the general secondary education system of the Republic of Uzbekistan. Based on the tasks set out in the Strategy “Uzbekistan – 2030” and the "Concept for the Development of General Secondary Education until 2030”, the theoretical foundations of business pedagogy, international experience (USA, Europe, Singapore, Australia, Canada) and its inextricable connection with pedagogy, psychology and economics are analyzed. The educational and methodological foundations of forming economic literacy, practical entrepreneurial skills, and principles of honest business conduct in students are also considered. The author justifies the need to create startups, involve young people in the activities of business incubators, develop the “Investments in My Homeland” initiatives, and establish the “Biznespedagogika.uz” digital platform through business pedagogy. In addition, the role of business pedagogy in increasing economic activity, reducing poverty and unemployment, and developing youth and women's entrepreneurship is also highlighted.