Business Startup Support Centre (BSSC)

⭐ Welcoming Smart Farmer to BSSC Today, BSSC had the pleasure of hosting Mr. Kim Myung-in, Vice President of Smart Farmer, along with representatives from six promising Korean companies seeking new avenues in the Vietnamese market. As an accelerator rooted in Busan, Smart Farmer is dedicated to guiding companies in their international growth. Our exchange provided both sides with valuable insights and opportunities for collaboration. Our discussions included an in-depth introduction to BSSC’s mission and diverse programs - from financial support and incubation spaces to flagship events that empower the next generation of entrepreneurs. Notably with Startup Wheel and INNOEX, which create valuable networking and investment opportunities for startups and SMEs. Thank you, Smart Farmer, for an engaging and productive discussion! #GlobalInnovation #StartupEcosystem #BSSC #Collaboration

🌏 Strengthening International Collaboration for Startup Success! 🌏 On October 23rd, Southeast-Asia Impact Alliance (SIA) and FCC Partners Asia successfully led the delegation from Keelung City Government, Taiwan, to engage in a strategic meeting with the Business Startup Support Centre (BSSC), Investment and Business Partners, and InnoEx in Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam. This delegation, spearheaded by Mr. Danny Lin, Director of Industrial Development, and Taiwanese Legislative Member Mr. Huang Kien Hao, marked an important step in fostering a robust network for startups. 🌿 The session led by Ms. Truong Ly Hoang Phi of BSSC, IBP, and InnoEx explored ways to assist Taiwanese businesses entering the Vietnamese market through the InnoEx and IBP networks. Discussions centered on collaboration in Green & Innovation industries and sharing insights on developing startup support centers—bringing together experience from both Keelung and Ho Chi Minh City. 🤝 Exciting opportunities are on the horizon as we bridge ecosystems across borders, enhancing resources and partnerships in both Taiwan and Vietnam for sustainable growth and innovation. Nathan Dang Christine Nguyen #InternationalCollaboration #Startups #GreenInnovation #Vietnam #Taiwan #FCCPartners #SIA #BusinessGrowth

💡Insightful exchange with the Institute for Adult Learning Singapore (IAL) Today, we were delighted to welcome representatives from the Institute for Adult Learning Singapore to our office. BSSC shared an overview of our organization and our main activities. In return, we were glad to hear about IAL’s mission and its efforts in advancing adult education. During our discussions, we also shared valuable insights into the Vietnamese market, highlighting its unique opportunities, challenges, and that define this dynamic landscape. Through this discussion, we strengthened mutual understanding, paving the way for future collaborations that could leverage both our strengths and expertise. A special thanks to IAL and Ms. Quynh Anh, for an enriching meeting today. #Vietnam #Singapore #Business #Collaboration

[From BSSC's Partner] 🌟 JOIN THE SURVEY NOW – HELP BUILD VIETNAM'S YOUTH ENTREPRENEURSHIP ECOSYSTEM! 🌟 👋 Are you a young entrepreneur, a startup founder, or simply interested in Vietnam's startup ecosystem? This is your chance to voice your opinions and contribute to building a sustainable and innovative entrepreneurship environment! 🌟 Take part in our survey now! "State of the Ecosystem for Youth Entrepreneurship in Vietnam" project is conducted by Youth Co:Lab (co-created by UNDP and Citi Foundation) in collaboration with the University of Economics Ho Chi Minh City (UEH). This report aims to evaluate and analyze key drivers of the youth entrepreneurship ecosystem while providing policy recommendations and strategic directions for its future development in Vietnam. 👉 Join the survey now via this link: https://bit.ly/KN-TN-VN 🗓 Survey duration: 30/09 - 24/10/2024 🎯 Target participants: Vietnamese youth aged 16-35 who are founders, co-founders, or members of the founding team of a startup. 🌐 Don’t miss the chance to share your insights and help shape the future of Vietnam’s entrepreneurship!  👉Share this with your startup community and let’s build a stronger ecosystem together! 💪 #YouthCoLab #UNDP #UEH #UII #VietnamStartups #Entrepreneurship

[From BSSC's Partners] 🚨 𝐋𝐢𝐦𝐢𝐭𝐞𝐝 𝐒𝐩𝐨𝐭𝐬 𝐀𝐯𝐚𝐢𝐥𝐚𝐛𝐥𝐞! 𝐑𝐞𝐠𝐢𝐬𝐭𝐞𝐫 𝐍𝐨𝐰 𝐅𝐨𝐫 𝐓𝐡𝐞 𝐋𝐚𝐮𝐧𝐜𝐡 𝐉𝐃𝐈 𝐌𝐞𝐞𝐭𝐮𝐩: 𝐀𝐫𝐭𝐢𝐟𝐢𝐜𝐢𝐚𝐥 𝐈𝐧𝐭𝐞𝐥𝐥𝐢𝐠𝐞𝐧𝐜𝐞! 👉  https://lu.ma/s78v2t9n  🎯 Organized by Launch JDI, this event offers a unique platform to connect with industry leaders, foster new collaborations, and explore the transformative potential of AI adoption in retail. ✨ What to Expect: 🔸 Learn AI Adoption Practices: Gain valuable insights into the latest AI innovations and industry trends. Discover how to seamlessly integrate AI into business operations to drive sustainable growth. 🔸 Access Prime Networking Opportunities: Engage and forge connections with fellow professionals, potential partners, and thought leaders from Vietnam, Singapore, and beyond. 🔸 Build Strategic Partnerships: Explore new opportunities for collaborations that can propel your company toward the next phase of innovation and growth. 👉 Secure Your Spot Now: https://lu.ma/s78v2t9n 🥂 Complimentary food and drinks will be served at the event. ---------------------------------------- 👥 Who Should Attend: 🔸Business Leaders/C-Level (top-level executives)  🔸AI/Technology Investors, Accelerators, Incubators 🔸Trade Associations and Chambers 🔸Tech Enthusiasts and AI Communities ---------------------------------------- Event Info | Launch JDI MeetUp: Artificial Intelligence 📍 Location: Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam ⏰ Time: 18:00 - 20:30 (GMT +7) 📅 Date: 14th November 2024 (Thursday) 🎙️ Language: English 🥂 Complimentary food and drinks will be served at the event. ➡️ FREE Registration: https://lu.ma/s78v2t9n 🌱 Let's shape the future of Artificial Intelligence in Vietnam together! #singapore #AI #artificialintelligence #jdi #launchjdi #business #technology #innovation #innovationsnext #digitaltransformation #hochiminhcity #vietnam #LaunchJDIMeetupAI #Retail #networking

🌟 GEFE 2024 Business Challenge - A Spectacular Award Ceremony! 🌟 📣 After hours of thrilling competition filled with inspiration, we are delighted to announce the winners of the GEFE 2024 Business Challenge! 🌍 First and foremost, congratulations to the champion of GEFE 2024 Business Challenge: 🌿 Grand Winner GEFE 2024 Business Challenge: ODYSSEY ODYSSEY has earned the Fully-funded Future Sustainability Leaders Award from Kühne Logistics University (KLU), a well-deserved recognition of their relentless effort and dedication. 🎉 We also extend our heartfelt congratulations to the outstanding teams that triumphed in this year’s challenges: 🥇 Winner of Challenge 1: MVP 🥇 Winner of Challenge 2: GREENIFY 🥇 Winner of Challenge 3: THE CONQUEROR 🎉 Additionally, we would like to congratulate THE ECO AVENGERS and GREEN PLANET for receiving awards that recognize their relentless efforts and creative ideas from the TVET Program of GIZ. 💡 After 2 months of the program, GEFE 2024 Business Challenge has finally wrapped up. We believe this platform not only showcases creative thinking but also provides young talents with the opportunity to access and explore practical green solutions, making a positive contribution to building a sustainable future. Once again, we would like to send a sincere thanks to all our partners for supporting the program. Thank you to all the teams for participating and following all the activities of the program. We wish all the attendees here good health and look forward to having you at next year's event as well as other activities of BSSC also Euro Cham. #EuroCham #Vietnam #VIETRADE #GEFE2024 #StudentDay #BuildingGreenFutures #GreenEconomy #Sustainability #GreenTransition

🌍 THE MOST “EXPLOSIVE” PLACE RIGHT NOW? 📌 On the stage of GEFE 2024 Business Challenge! 💥 The competition is reaching its peak with the TOP 9 teams' outstanding presentations. This year, each team has brought forward highly innovative green solutions to address the real-world challenges businesses and society face during the sustainable transition period. ✨ With sharp analysis, creative thinking, and unwavering determination, the GEFE 2024 Business Challenge judges are thoroughly impressed by the fresh approaches presented by the teams. The energy and passion in the room today seem to be truly palpable. 🌟 Stay tuned! In just a few moments, we’ll find out which team will claim the most prestigious award of GEFE 2024 Business Challenge. Be sure to catch the award ceremony at Plenary Room (6th Floor), Thiskyhall Convention Centre, Ho Chi Minh City, where the top teams will be honored. #EuroCham #Vietnam #VIETRADE #GEFE2024 #StudentDay #BuildingGreenFutures #GreenEconomy #Sustainability #GreenTransition --------- [𝗦𝗔𝗩𝗘 𝗧𝗛𝗘 𝗗𝗔𝗧𝗘] GEFE Student Day 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟰 𝗗𝗮𝘁𝗲: 23 October 2024 𝗟𝗼𝗰𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻: Thiskyhall Sala Convention Center, HCMC, Vietnam Find out more about GEFE 2024 Student Day: https://lnkd.in/gqxFNR_w

✨ INTRODUCTION TO THE FINAL ROUND BOARD OF JUDGES OF GEFE 2024 BUSINESS CHALLENGE✨ 🔥 The journey of the GEFE 2024 Business Challenge is nearing its final stage. After more than 300 registrations and over 3 months of selection and training, the Top 9 teams are ready to compete for the grand winner award in the final round on Wednesday, October 23rd. ☀️ Mr. Simen Moberg Sales and Marketing Director - Eagle Technology AS ☀️ Simen Moberg is the Sales and Marketing Director for Víxla at Eagle Technology AS. With nearly three years at Eagle Technology, Simen has played a role in multiple strategic initiatives. His previous responsibilities include spearheading the rebranding and marketing strategy following the merger of Eagle Technology and Rena Quality Group, managing procurement for the subsidiary Ernex AS, and serving as a commercial project manager for a key framework agreement with Apply Moreld. Before joining Eagle Technology, Simen worked within consulting, working with a wide range of companies including investment firms and battery production projects. He also has experience as a portfolio manager of a private investment company. In his current position, Simen is at the helm of Víxla’s commercialization globally, responsible for shaping and executing the strategy to establish Víxla as a leading solution within decentralized recycling of plastics in addition to overseeing all sales and marketing activities for the Víxla project. Simen's role extends to managing an extensive network of distributors that spans Europe, Africa, and South America, positioning Víxla products to reach a broad and diverse customer base. Additionally, Simen is spearheading efforts to secure strategic collaborations and projects in emerging markets, such as Vietnam, to further expand Víxla's global footprint. 💫 GEFE 2024 Business Challenge is proud to have such a high-quality and prestigious Board of Judges. Let's welcome their appearance in the final round. 💫 Don't miss this opportunity! register now to secure your spot at: https://lnkd.in/gdgFBwvk --------- [𝗦𝗔𝗩𝗘 𝗧𝗛𝗘 𝗗𝗔𝗧𝗘] GEFE Student Day 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟰 📅 𝗗𝗮𝘁𝗲: 23 October 2024 📍 𝗟𝗼𝗰𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻: Thiskyhall Sala Convention Center, HCMC, Vietnam 👉 Find out more about GEFE 2024 Student Day: https://lnkd.in/gdgFBwvk

✨ INTRODUCTION TO THE FINAL ROUND BOARD OF JUDGES OF GEFE 2024 BUSINESS CHALLENGE✨ 🔥 The journey of the GEFE 2024 Business Challenge is nearing its final stage. After more than 300 registrations and over 3 months of selection and training, the Top 9 teams are ready to compete for the grand winner award in the final round on Wednesday, October 23rd. ☀️ Lien Phuong Dang - Senior Advisor - Innovation Norway Hanoi/Commercial Section - Royal Norwegian Embassy in Hanoi ☀️ She has been working as Senior Advisor at Innovation Norway Hanoi cum Commercial Section of Norwegian Embassy in Hanoi for 15 years. She has extensive knowledge and experiences in promoting bilateral cooperation between Vietnam and Norway in various sectors including aquaculture, fisheries, biotechnology and circular economy. In particular, she has been advising many Norwegian companies to successfully enter Vietnamese market and Southeast Asia region. Over the past two years, she has engaged in the Embassy’s technical assistance to the Ministry of Natural Resources and Environment – MONRE to strengthen the regulatory framework for Extended Producer’s Responsibilities-EPR. She is a member of the Innovation & Financing Taskforce of the National Plastic Action Partnership NPAP which is co-founded by MONRE and World Economic Forum. 💫 GEFE 2024 Business Challenge is proud to have such a high-quality and prestigious Board of Judges. Let's welcome their appearance in the final round. 💫 Don't miss this opportunity! register now to secure your spot at: https://lnkd.in/gdgFBwvk --------- [𝗦𝗔𝗩𝗘 𝗧𝗛𝗘 𝗗𝗔𝗧𝗘] GEFE Student Day 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟰 📅 𝗗𝗮𝘁𝗲: 23 October 2024 📍 𝗟𝗼𝗰𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻: Thiskyhall Sala Convention Center, HCMC, Vietnam 👉 Find out more about GEFE 2024 Student Day: https://lnkd.in/gdgFBwvk

✨ INTRODUCTION TO THE FINAL ROUND BOARD OF JUDGES OF GEFE 2024 BUSINESS CHALLENGE✨ 🔥 The journey of the GEFE 2024 Business Challenge is nearing its final stage. After more than 300 registrations and over 3 months of selection and training, the Top 9 teams are ready to compete for the grand winner award in the final round on Wednesday, October 23rd. ☀️ Ms. Phoenix - Head of Strategic Partnerships at InnoEx. ☀️ Phoenix, a results-driven entrepreneur with a decade of experience across diverse sectors such as, education, automotive, and finance, currently leads Marketing and Partnership Strategy at Investment and Business Partners (IBP). Previously, she honed her marketing expertise in roles like Marketing Manager at Ducati Vietnam.  Her leadership acumen was further developed at Vani Studio Vietnam, where, as Senior Partnership and Platform Business Manager, she spearheaded strategic collaborations. A graduate in International Business from Hoa Sen University, Phoenix bolstered her qualifications with an excellence diploma from the Michigan Advance MiniMBA program, a joint offering from FPT School of Business and the William Davidson Institute at the University of Michigan, USA. This academic foundation, combined with her practical experience, has proven invaluable in navigating the complexities of the fintech sector. At Vani Studio Vietnam, a startup backed by Hanwha Systems, a top-tier South Korean conglomerate, Phoenix played a critical role in establishing Vani Wallet's presence in Vietnam. She secured the platform's first Vietnamese merchant, integrating them into Vani Wallet's loyalty aggregator and membership ecosystem.  Her strategic initiatives drove significant growth and user engagement for a diverse portfolio of renowned brands, including 7-Eleven Vietnam, Galaxy Cinema, and BOO Fashion. Through skillful management and scaling of transaction volumes, Phoenix significantly boosted Vani Wallet's Gross Merchandise Value (GMV), achieving a monthly revenue of $300,000 by the end of 2023. 💫 GEFE 2024 Business Challenge is proud to have such a high-quality and prestigious Board of Judges. Let's welcome their appearance in the final round. 💫 Don't miss this opportunity! register now to secure your spot at: https://lnkd.in/gdgFBwvk --------- [𝗦𝗔𝗩𝗘 𝗧𝗛𝗘 𝗗𝗔𝗧𝗘] GEFE Student Day 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟰 📅 𝗗𝗮𝘁𝗲: 23 October 2024 📍 𝗟𝗼𝗰𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻: Thiskyhall Sala Convention Center, HCMC, Vietnam 👉 Find out more about GEFE 2024 Student Day: https://lnkd.in/gdgFBwvk