Vietnam NIC Innovation Launchpad

Overview

Vietnam NIC Innovation Launchpad is a accelerator designed to accelerate Vietnamese startups through the National Innovation Center. Operating in Vietnam, the program typically provides support valued at VND 2,500,000,000 in services with an application deadline of 2024-09-28. Managed by NIC under the Ministry of Planning and Investment, it concentrates on digital economy, smart manufacturing, and green growth. Successful applicants often include startups preparing for regional ASEAN expansion, who leverage the resources to accelerate impact and growth. The opportunity stands out for its connections to global corporations via NIC strategic partners, making it a compelling pathway for ambitious teams looking to differentiate themselves.

Opportunity Snapshot

Detail	Information
Program ID	vietnam-innovation-launchpad
Funding Type	Accelerator
Funding Amount	VND 2,500,000,000 in services
Application Deadline	2024-09-28
Primary Locations	Vietnam
Tags	startup, innovation, accelerator
Official Source	National Innovation Center Vietnam
Application URL	https://nic.gov.vn/

Eligibility Checklist

Requirement: Startup must be Vietnamese-founded with scalable technology. Recommendation: Describe evidence that demonstrates compliance and readiness.
Requirement: Team must commit to residency at NIC Hoa Lac or Da Nang hubs. Recommendation: Describe evidence that demonstrates compliance and readiness.
Requirement: Solution should address digital economy or advanced manufacturing priorities. Recommendation: Describe evidence that demonstrates compliance and readiness.

Application Strategy Roadmap

Phase	Core Actions	Insider Tip
Discovery	Analyze sponsor priorities, gather documents, and align stakeholders.	Map how your solution supports digital economy, smart manufacturing, and green growth to show strategic fit.
Drafting	Build narratives, budgets, and evidence for reviewers.	Highlight how connections to global corporations via NIC strategic partners will accelerate measurable results.
Review	Conduct internal QA and mock evaluations.	Invite partners from Vietnam to validate your messaging.
Submission	Upload final materials and confirm receipt.	Prepare contingency plans for portal issues near 2024-09-28.
Follow-Up	Track feedback and plan post-award milestones.	Showcase early wins to deepen relationships with NIC under the Ministry of Planning and Investment.

Program Insights

Applicants who excel in Vietnam NIC Innovation Launchpad provide a compelling narrative that links innovation to national or regional priorities. Explain how your project addresses unmet needs, and quantify potential benefits for customers, partners, or communities. Review panels want to see credible execution teams, so outline governance structures, technical expertise, and collaborative partners from Vietnam or abroad.

Beyond technical merit, evaluators prize sustainability and scalability. Detail the KPIs you will monitor, from adoption rates to environmental gains, and clarify how the requested VND 2,500,000,000 in services bridges the gap between concept and full deployment. If you can demonstrate pathways for replication or export, emphasize them using data from market research and pilot engagements. Close your application with a forward-looking plan that demonstrates how support from National Innovation Center Vietnam will catalyze long-term growth.