Partner Info:  Saigon Innovation Hub's  (SIHUB) mission is to create a favourable business environment to promote and support the development of start-ups with high-growth potential. SIHUB's goal is to support 2,000 start-ups by 2025. They spur entrepreneurship and connect members of the start-up community, including incubators, businesses, and financial funds. Core activities include helping members build a strong business network and providing  consulting and training programs. 
 
Participants in the program: 
  • Diverse group recruited from the growing entrepreneurship ecosystem in Ho Chi Minh
  • Has started their own business or is looking to gain the tools to do so

​Why this location:
  • Vietnam's GDP has grown 10x since 1991 and is a leading agricultural exporter and serves as an attractive destination for FDI in Southeast Asia. 
  • Entrepreneurship is a well established and desirable venture within the country and is continuing to grow 
  • There is a booming technology sector