Google for Startups Startup Academy Vietnam, organized by Google and National Innovation Center (NIC) - Ministry of Planning & Investment (MPI), is a five-day, intensive onsite bootcamp for early-stage Vietnamese tech startups from all industries, preferred but not limited to education, healthcare, agriculture, fintech, gaming and retail. The program is designed to fast-track high-potential Vietnamese tech startups by providing access to the best of Google's programs, products, and best practices.
Startups in residence will grow through the mentorship by industry experts, the companionship of outstanding fellow startups and our workshops, and plenary sessions focusing on product, business, technology and leadership development for founders.
The Startup Academy 2022 will offer two cohorts in 2022:
Ho Chi Minh City cohort on October 3rd - October 7th
Hanoi cohort on November 14th - November 18th
The program will be conducted in English and Vietnamese, and will accept applications from startups headquartered in Vietnam.
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KEY BENEFITS
Startups selected for Google for Startups, Startup Academy Vietnam will receive:
Equity-free support
Mentorship by Google's global network of industry experts and mentors
Technical training on product, marketing and people
Access to network of partners and investors of Google and NIC
OUR MENTOR NETWORK
Our mentors are renowned industry experts, successful entrepreneurs and startup enthusiasts coming from Google's global network and from the Vietnam ecosystem. You can see also our list of mentors and their profiles on Mentors & Speakers tab and the our mentor network is still growing everyday!
APPLICATION
Eligibility
Google for Startups Startup Academy Vietnam will be conducted in English and Vietnamese, and accepts applications from tech startups:
Incorporated (registered with a valid Business ID) in Vietnam
In early-stage (seed to pre-Series A)
Proven traction with a product in market
With a founding team consisting of at least one product/tech founder and one non-technical founder.
Plus point to have an in-house tech team
Industry: preferred but not limited to education, healthcare, agriculture, fintech, gaming and retails
Available either in Ho Chi Minh City (October 2022) or Hanoi (November 2022) for the five-day bootcamp and activities.
Please see Terms & Conditions as well as FAQs below.
Selection process
Submission of applications begins at 00:00 GMT+7 on 15 July 2022 and ends at 23:59 GMT+7 on 16 August 2022.
All applications will be carefully considered and shortlisted startups will be invited to due diligence and/or interviews for further evaluation where Google will decide the final list of the program participants.
The selected startups will be informed via email and announced on our website.
Please check the details at our Terms and Conditions and our Frequent Asked Questions below. If you have questions or need support during the process, drop us an email at gfs-startup-academy-vn@google.com!
Application submission period begins on 00:00 Vietnam time 15 July, 2022 and closes at 23:59 Vietnam time on 16 August, 2022.
Note: The application is open at once for both cohorts in 2022. In the application form, you can choose to apply for Ho Chi Minh City or Hanoi cohort in the application form, please chose only 1 option most suitable for your startup's headquarter location and founders' availability to join activities.
FREQUENT ASKED QUESTIONS
We hope find the answers to your queries in the list below. In case you can't please write to us at gfs-startup-academy-vn@google.com!
What is the Google for Startups, Startup Academy Vietnam?
Google for Startups, Startup Academy Vietnam is a five-day intensive onsite bootcamp for high-potential early-stage Vietnamese tech startups.
The Academy helps startups to grow and scale their business and solve specific technical challenges with Google resources. As part of the Google for Startups, Startup Academy Vietnam, the selected founders outline the top challenges facing their startups, and are then paired with relevant experts from Google and the industry to solve those challenges.
Participating startups receive mentorship on technical challenges and product design, and connections to relevant teams from across Google.
In addition to mentorship and technical project support, the academy also includes deep dives and workshops focused on business, product design, and leadership development for founders.
When does application open for the Startup Academy and for how long?
Application submission period begins on 00:00 Vietnam time 15 July, 2022 and closes at 23:59 Vietnam time on 16 August, 2022.
Note: The application is open at once for both cohorts in 2022. In the application form, you can choose to apply for Hanoi or Ho Chi Minh City cohort in the application form, please chose only 1 option most suitable for your startup's headquarter location and founders' availability to join activities.
Where will the program be held?
Google for Startups, Startup Academy Vietnam will be operated in 2 cohorts in 2022, on-site in Hanoi and Ho Chi Minh city for startups headquartered in the North and in the South respectively.
Startups will be selected and participate in either one of those 2 cohorts.
What are the differences between the Ho Chi Minh City and Hanoi cohort?
Location to host the Academy is the main difference between Ho Chi Minh City and Hanoi cohorts. Due to this location difference, there might be different mentors, speakers and partners for each cohort however the program design, curriculum and activities for both cohorts will be similar.
The network of industry experts, mentors and partners can be connected and accessible to all participating startups after the Academy 2022 ends.
How will startups be chosen?
This program is open to Vietnam startups who are providing tech solutions in all development industries, preferred but not limited to education, healthcare, agriculture, fintech, gaming and retails. The academy is best suited for revenue-generating early-stage startups or pre-seed to pre-series A startups headquartered in Vietnam with the following details :
Incorporated (registered with a valid Business ID) in Vietnam
In early-stage (Seed to Pre-series A startup) with 10+ employees
Launched with tractions, generating revenue
With a founding team consisting of a minimum but not limited to 1 product/tech founder and 1 non-technical founder.
Having an in-house tech team
Industry preferred but not limited to education, healthcare, agriculture, fintech, gaming and retails
Available either in Hanoi (October 2022) or Ho Chi Minh City (November 2022) for the 5-day bootcamp and activities.
Submission of applications begins on 15 July 2022 and ends at 23:59 (Vietnam time) on 12 August 2022.
All applications will be carefully considered and shortlisted startups will be invited to due diligence and/or interviews for further evaluation where Google will decide the final list of the program participants.
The selected startups will be informed via email and announced on our website.
How many startups will be chosen for each cohort?
Each cohort will host approximately 25 startups.
Do startups have to use Google tools to be considered for the program?
We want to see and hear from any and all eligible startups - using Google tools is not a requirement!