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.

Very well-rounded and dedicated accelerator program that gives a solid foundation upon which to expand our Vietnam network with other capable entrepreneurs from Singapore.

Jeanette Wu

Founder & CEO, DDIY | SINGAPORE

This program is for you if you want to build your Vietnam business network fast.

Jerry Neo

Founder, Scratchbac | SINGAPORE

Very insightful.

Shawn Xu

Executive Vice President, Silversea Media | SINGAPORE

Extensive list of mentors with practical insights into the Vietnam market.

Dr Grace Su

Co-founder & COO, ZumVet | SINGAPORE

The sessions are very insightful in developing our entry strategy into the Vietnam market and expanding our network with Vietnam startups.

Cherilyn Low

Regional Growth Manager, Hireplace | SINGAPORE

The Vietnam Global Innovation program was an excellent source of support. It takes into consideration our objectives and needs, and linked us to the right partners and mentors who are as invested in our growth and helped us accelerate in Vietnam.

Tyr Astaroth Ding

CEO, Frankie & Frankie | SINGAPORE

The Vietnam Global Innovation programme helped us better understand Vietnamese culture and market needs that, in turn, clearly helped in the planning of our marketing and business strategies.

Nguyen Thi Qui

R&D Manager, Lean Station | SINGAPORE

Very efficient and effective trip planning by the team at Quest. Well curated visits and events. Great dedication by Quest Ventures team to ensure the mission members were kept abreast of each visit, programme changes and always providing snippets of visit company info at every opportunity.

Timothy Chan

Business Development Director, SWAT Mobility | 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].