The national-level event aims to push Việt Nam’s innovation ecosystem in the context of the digital economy, artificial intelligence, automation, and new economic models that are reshaping the global economy.
UniVentures aims to connect the innovation ecosystems of Singapore and Việt Nam, helping startup founders from Vietnamese universities access mentorship, markets and investors.
The project will support 8,000 women-owned start-up enterprises and cooperatives to restructure and consolidate with an aim to improve and enhance the capacity of members.
Organised by the High-Quality Vietnamese Goods Business Association (HVNCLC) and the Business Studies and Assistance Centre (BSA) in collaboration with partners, the competition this year received 220 applications.
The Government has issued a decree outlining a series of preferential mechanisms and policies, including certain foreign nationals not needing work permits, aimed at fostering the development of the National Innovation Centre.
Vietnamese start-ups are making important strides in developing green technology solutions to protect the environment and promote sustainable development.
To maximise the effectiveness of the regulatory sandbox in Việt Nam, a more flexible legal framework, enhanced inter-agency coordination, and financial support from both the public and private sectors are necessary.
Việt Nam has attracted US$529 million in venture capital from investors into the country''s young start-up ecosystem in 2024, despite challenges in the market.
Việt Nam has emerged as a key player in the development of Generative AI (GenAI), securing the second position in ASEAN for the dynamism and growth of its GenAI start-ups, according to the ASEAN GenAI Start-up Report 2024.
Many young start-ups have exploited folk culture to develop their businesses. Tradition silk and linen clothes are very popular. Designers have d their trademarks not only in Việt Nam but also by exporting them to other countries.
The development of a separate decree on innovation and innovative start-ups is underway with an aim to leverage innovative start-up firms to a new height.