The Da Nang Innovation Startup Festival – SURF 2024 is scheduled to open on August 29-30, according to the central city’s Department of Science and Technology.

The two-day event will bring together various components of the startup ecosystem and aims to enhance ecosystem connectivity, Ms. Le Thi Thuc, the department’s Deputy Director, said at a press briefing held on August 22.

It seeks to connect the startup ecosystems, and provide access to expert resources, funding, and technology from national and international sources to introduce and connect with investors and the community.

Themed "Reaching Creativity - Connecting Globally", SURF 2024 conveys the message "Da Nang – the City of Innovation and Creativity."

Within the framework of the event, a number of activities will be held, including an exhibition of innovative startup activities on a virtual reality platform; an Innovative Start-up Competition; workshops on"the Da Nang - Seoul innovation space connection" and "Investment attraction in Da Nang - South Korea - Singapore innovation," "Pioneering technology - Sustainable startup" and "Model and network for developing student startup clubs in Da Nang"; and launching the Da Nang - Singapore innovation space.