Vietnam Global Innovation

Accelerating access to Southeast Asia's hottest economy

Vietnam is one of the most dynamic emerging economies in Southeast Asia. Its robust economy is supported by strong domestic demand and an export-oriented manufacturing sector. It has a population of 100 million with 70% below the age of 35. It has an emerging middle class that stands at 13% and is expected to reach 26% within ten years.

A tech-savvy population coupled with a propensity to spend provides many opportunities and challenges to solve for tech startups expanding in the region.

A proud partner of Global Innovation Alliance for Vietnam, this program positions startups for success in Vietnam through mentorship, business matching, and support in navigating its business landscape.

Interested to grow in Vietnam? Register and learn more.

A tight selection process ensures optimal outcomes

Who Should Apply?

Quest Ventures is looking for all tech startups and SMEs that:

Have an MVP, with existing customers and partners
Are at Series Seed or beyond in terms of funding raised
Are strong in MAU, GMV or revenue traction
Have the potential to address the Vietnam and regional markets
Are based in Singapore

Vibrant Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam

Global Innovation Alliance

The Global Innovation Alliance (GIA) is a network of Singapore and overseas partners in major innovation hubs and key demand markets, with a focus on technology and innovation. It is a joint initiative between Enterprise Singapore and the Singapore Economic Development Board, statutory boards under the Ministry of Trade & Industry in Singapore.

Quest Ventures is the GIA partner for Vietnam, organising a leading program accelerating access to Southeast Asia’s hottest economy.

Media interest in entrepreneurship

Dive Into The Ecosystem

From entrepreneurs to regulators, the Vietnam tech ecosystem is competitive, vibrant and exhilarating. An ecosystem actively encouraged by the government and, at the same time, born of ground-up action is now squarely in the sights of the region’s most active investors including Quest Ventures.

Mentors at Saigon Innovation Hub

Work With Mentors

Get introduced to Vietnam business culture and get in-depth, first-hand knowledge of the Vietnam tech ecosystem. With help from Quest Ventures’ appointed local partners, entrepreneurs will be paired with relevant mentors who can speed up market access.

Venture capital introduction at Techfest

Access to Investors and Funding

Local investors can provide market insights that aid a startup’s competitiveness and market entry. From angels to institutional investors, a growing investment ecosystem is always on the look out for the next exciting startup to back.

Network with thought leaders at major events

Grow Global Networks

Meet local partners at the major events that the program will dovetail with. From application developers to business partners, the vibrant ecosystem brought together on such occasions is not to be missed.

The pairing of mentors with us has been most invaluable.

Stanley Tay

CEO, HeatSig | SINGAPORE

Awesome programme – we got connected with key stakeholders to help us understand the Vietnam market in a few days what would otherwise have take us months to achieve.

Raimie Tang

CEO, Dateideas | SINGAPORE

Very insightful.

Shawn Xu

Executive Vice President, Silversea Media | SINGAPORE

A fast-paced program that shed new light on Vietnam and generated results for SoundEye within a week!

Dr Tan Yeow Kee

Founder & CEO, SoundEye | SINGAPORE

Extremely good effort despite the pandemic period, allowing startups to continue to learn, network and grow from the comfort of our homes. Kudos to the organisers and the moderators!

Alan Lai

Co-founder & CEO, ProfilePrint | SINGAPORE

An essential program for those keen to expand into Vietnam! This was a comprehensive program that provided in-depth knowledge of Vietnam. Participants are connected with local partners and mentors who provided actionable and practical advice.

Louis Tan

Co-founder, Xyndicate | SINGAPORE

Provided us solid intel and local market nuances which you can only learn after spending the first six months or more in Vietnam.

Raman Chauhan

Co-founder & CEO, Lumiere32 | SINGAPORE

Very useful for entrepreneurs and startups. It has structured content with knowledgeable speakers and mentors sharing insights. Fosters a close community that assist and leverage each other when venturing into Vietnam.

Kew Yoke Ling

Co-founder & CEO, Kewmann | SINGAPORE

Interested to grow in Vietnam? Register and learn more.

Have some burning questions on the program? Find your answers here in the FAQs.

Enquiries to [email protected].