14TH NATIONAL CONGRESS OF THE COMMUNIST PARTY OF VIETNAM

HUB CHALLENGE 2024 takes Vietnamese startups to global

Hoang Nam

Jul 09, 2024 / 05:20 PM

HUB CHALLENGE 2024 promote Vietnamese startups to join the international market.

HUB Network, a global Vietnamese digital entrepreneur community, has announced HUB CHALLENGE 2024, a competition designed to propel Vietnamese startups onto the international stage. Registration for HUB CHALLENGE 2024 will open on July 22 and the program will run until November 29.

This year's challenge seeks Vietnamese startups with a proven revenue model and a vision for the future. Selected startups will be offered a unique opportunity to connect with industry leaders, receive intensive training, and gain access to funding through HUB Network's comprehensive support system.

HUB FORUM - THE EXECUTION 2023. Photos: HUB Media

HUB CHALLENGE 2024 promises to be a launching pad for Vietnamese businesses. Participants will benefit from expert mentorship and training through intensive incubation programs led by both domestic and international experts.

HUB Network's vast ecosystem will provide startups with the tools they need to succeed, including HUB MEDIA for strategic marketing and communication, HUB ACADEMY for specialized training programs, FOUNDER'S FRIDAY to foster peer-to-peer networking, HUB SPACE for a collaborative work environment, and HUB LAUNCH, a platform for crowdfunding Web 3 projects. The 1HUB PLATFORM, a global connection hub for Vietnamese startups, will connect participants with a network of potential partners and investors.

HUB Network maintains a vast network of partner universities worldwide.

The ultimate goal is to compete for a place in the top 10 teams. These high-flying finalists will participate in exclusive incubation programs running from September 30 to November 15. The grand finale awaits on November 31 when the top 10 teams will pitch their business ideas on the world stage at the prestigious NASDAQ stock exchange in the US.

"This competition is the culmination of the efforts of thousands of individuals," Tran Quang Hung, Deputy Secretary of the Hanoi Youth Union and Chairman of the Hub Network shared with The Hanoi Times. "We hope that startups participating in this competition will receive all the necessary support from product consulting to operation and promotion, and will be ready to compete in the international arena," he added.

Mr Tran Quang Hung, Deputy Secretary of the Hanoi Youth Union and Chairman of the Hub Network delivered a speech at a HUB Network 2023 annual meeting.

HUB Network, the mastermind behind HUB CHALLENGE 2024, boasts a global community of over 10,000 members. This powerful network connects young Vietnamese digital entrepreneurs with leading tech companies and universities around the world.

With headquarters in Hanoi, Ho Chi Minh City, and Danang, and international offices scattered across the US, UK, Australia, and China, HUB Network bridges the gap between Vietnam's booming digital transformation sector and global venture capital funds.

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