The program is organized by the National Startup Support Center (NSSC) of Vietnam, Amity Innovation Incubator (AII) of India, and Vietjet. In addition to co-founding the program, Vietjet also acts as an aviation bridge, contributing to promoting investment cooperation and helping Vietnamese and Indian startup talents reach regional and international levels. The program is expected to connect startup centers in Hanoi, Da Nang, and Ho Chi Minh City with major Indian cities where Vietjet operates flights, such as New Delhi, Mumbai, Kochi, Bengaluru, and Hyderabad.
The competition focuses on 4 priority areas: software - data - AI, e-commerce - retail, educational technology (EdTech), and transportation - logistics. Winning teams have the opportunity to develop into national unicorns, contributing to the startup ecosystems of Vietnam and India.
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Mr. Le Toan Thang, Deputy Director of the National Startup Support Center (NSSC) (left), and Mr. Ta Huu Thanh, Commercial Director of Vietjet Air, at the cooperation signing ceremony. Photo: Tai Nguyen |
Mr. Le Toan Thang, Deputy Director of the National Startup Support Center (NSSC) (left), and Mr. Ta Huu Thanh, Commercial Director of Vietjet Air, at the cooperation signing ceremony. Photo: Tai Nguyen
From now until 15/9, individuals or groups of up to 3 members from Vietnam and India can submit proposals via the Vietjet Air website. After the preliminary round, 8 outstanding teams (two teams per field) will be selected to participate in the program with Vietjet, receiving direct mentorship from experts and reputable founders from both countries. The finalist teams will present their projects to investors, with prizes for each field including 1,000 USD in cash and a pair of round-trip Vietjet tickets between Vietnam and India.
Mr. Bui Trung Thuong, Commercial Counselor, Head of the Vietnam Trade Office in India, stated that India is a global powerhouse in technology and innovation. Vietjet currently operates 6 routes to India, including 5 destinations among the top 100 global startup cities: New Delhi, Mumbai, Kochi, Bengaluru, and Hyderabad. This platform contributes to promoting meaningful cooperation, cultural exchange, and fostering groundbreaking ideas between the two countries.
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Mr. Ta Huu Thanh, Commercial Director of Vietjet Air, speaking at the cooperation signing and project announcement ceremony. Photo: Tai Nguyen |
Mr. Ta Huu Thanh, Commercial Director of Vietjet Air, speaking at the cooperation signing and project announcement ceremony. Photo: Tai Nguyen
The National Startup Support Center (NSSC) under the Ministry of Science and Technology plays a role in implementing tasks to support policy development, promote technology application, expand international connections, and enhance investment attraction and development for innovative startups.
Amity Innovation Incubator (AII), a startup incubator under Amity University (India), supports startup ideas and innovative projects from the early stages, providing training, mentorship, investor connections, and resources.
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See detailed program rules here.
