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.
The Vietnam Global Innovation programme was the most fruitful and productive overseas delegation trip we have ever had. The partner companies were thoughtfully selected and paired. The trip was well-organised. I recommend attending if you are interested in developing meaningful connections with local partners.
Vietnam sees an increasing FDI influx, an expanding manufacturing base, an emerging digital transformation and, most importantly, surging young consumerism. This is the right place with the right ingredients at the right time for startups to scale their businesses.
Very well organised. The vetting and the ground work done prior to the visit helped a lot. The participation of key leadership in the discussions showed the openness to embrace new technology and ideas. The intense program was an accelerated market visit that covered a diversity of potential business partners and investors. Given the amount of time, the coverage was balanced and appropriate. Visits were adjusted based on pre-trip feedback on who we would like to meet, enabling us to calibrate our assumptions. The programme provided a clearer vision of our growth strategy going forward. The team did an outstanding job pulling it off.
This program covers everything you need to know to expand to Vietnam. I highly recommend startups to join if they plan to enter Vietnam.
A tight selection process ensures optimal outcomes
Quest Ventures is looking for all tech startups and SMEs that:
Vibrant Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam
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
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
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
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
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.
Interested to grow in Vietnam? Register and learn more.
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