Ten start-ups from Vietnamese universities have been selected for funding and incubation under UniVentures, a regional innovation initiative led by BLOCK71 Vietnam, with support from Singaporean partners.
The results were announced at the UniVentures Gala Dinner held in Ho Chi Minh City on January 29.
BLOCK71 is a global start-up accelerator network operating in 11 cities worldwide, including Ho Chi Minh City, and serves as a key pillar of the start-up ecosystem at the National University of Singapore (NUS).
UniVentures aims to nurture high-potential founders from Vietnamese universities — including students, alumni and researchers — who are developing practical, market-ready solutions to pressing regional challenges. Priority sectors include healthcare access, environmental sustainability, workforce productivity and skills development, and financial literacy.
The program attracted more than 1,400 applications nationwide through a rigorous multi-stage selection process. From this pool, 30 teams advanced to a closed pitching round to compete for the UniVentures Prize, sponsored by Golden Gate Ventures, with total awards worth up to $250,000.
Ultimately, 10 outstanding teams were selected to receive $25,000 each and join a three-month incubation programme at BLOCK71 Vietnam, where they will receive intensive mentoring, tailored support and opportunities to access markets.
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