Google for Startups is one of the key development programs launched by Google in 2011. The program has been deployed in many developed countries around the world, where the innovation and startup ecosystem is very developed. , based in many major cities such as London (UK), Tel Aviv (Israel), Madrid (Spain), Seoul (Korea), Warsaw (Poland), São Paulo (Brazil) and Tokyo (Japan) ).
2022 is the first year that the National Innovation Center (NIC) cooperates with Google to bring this intensive training program to Vietnam with the name Google for Startups: Startup Academy Vietnam. This is Google's leading startup accelerator program designed specifically for startups in Vietnam, thereby seeking global and regional resources to support. supporting Vietnam's innovation and entrepreneurship ecosystem. Accelerator program supports startups at early stage (seed stage and series A) through training, orientation and consulting on leadership skills, optimal business methods, product management skills , practical technology knowledge, marketing skills.
The Google for Startups 2022 program attracted the participation of nearly 200 prominent businesses of the startup community in Vietnam. After a round of interviews and careful selection by representatives of the Center and Google, the 50 best startups were selected spanning many different fields from healthcare, energy, finance to education and agriculture.
Google for Startups: Startup Academy Vietnam was held for 5 consecutive days, with the participation of more than 50 mentors and speakers in 2 training courses in Ho Chi Minh City. Ho Chi Minh and Hanoi, specifically:
- 25 startups in the southern region participated in the training course from October 3 to 7, 2022 at the American Center of the US Consulate in Ho Chi Minh City. Ho Chi Minh.
- 25 startups in the North will participate in a training course at NIC's Hanoi Campus from November 14-18, 2022. The Google for Startups program is expected to close on the afternoon of November 18, 2022.
