On the morning of August 28, Deputy Secretary of the municipal Party Committee and Chairman of the Da Nang People's Committee Nguyen Manh Hung received and worked with Dr. Jonathan Choi, Chairman of the Sunwah Group (Hong Kong), to discuss opportunities for cooperation in innovation, finance, high-tech healthcare, logistics, and international investment connectivity.
Read moreDa Nang City has provided technology innovation funding support to Mien Trung Industrial Machinery Manufacturing Co., Ltd. and EM AND AI Joint Stock Company, with a total funding amount of VND 893 million, as part of the Opening Ceremony of the Da Nang Innovation Startup Festival – SURF 2026.
On the morning of August 19, as part of the Da Nang Innovation Startup Festival – SURF 2026, the forum “Aspiring to Build a Tech Unicorn from Da Nang” provided a platform for dialogue among technology companies, investors, experts, and startup support organizations to discuss opportunities, pathways, and the essential conditions for building high-growth technology companies capable of expanding into regional and global markets.
The Da Nang Innovation Startup Festival - SURF 2026 took place on August 18 - 19, 2026, at the Furama Da Nang International Convention Palace under the theme “The Era of Rising – Pioneering Innovation.” As the city’s largest annual innovation startup event, SURF 2026 also served as a platform for connecting domestic and international resources in science, technology, investment, and innovation.
On the afternoon of August 18, as part of the Da Nang Innovation Startup Festival – SURF 2026, the “SURF Startup: Da Nang Young Builders 2026” workshop was held to inspire and equip young people with the mindset and essential skills needed in a context where artificial intelligence (AI) is driving profound changes across the economy and labor market.
Participating in startup competitions, seminars, workshops, and conferences that connect startups with funds and investors is a favorable stepping stone for startup projects in Da Nang, providing them with more opportunities for success.
In recent times, to maximize the effectiveness of resources for implementing innovative startup activities, the city of Da Nang has supported and encouraged universities, organizations, individuals, businesses, and units within the city to establish startup support centers, incubators, creative spaces, co-working spaces, and clubs for innovative startups. These activities have been actively coordinated and implemented by the Department of Science and Technology and the Da Nang Innovation Startup Support Center in collaboration with relevant agencies and units, contributing to the construction and development of the local innovative startup ecosystem.
After nearly a decade of formation and development, the innovation and startup ecosystem in the city of Da Nang has become increasingly comprehensive, thanks to the active participation and collaboration of various key stakeholders. This progress reflects the concerted efforts of the city's authorities, the Department of Science and Technology, along with various units, businesses, and the startup community. Together, they contribute to transforming Da Nang into an attractive hub for innovation and startup endeavors.
In recent times, with notable characteristics and unique advantages, incubation programs in the city have provided opportunities for projects and startups to undergo the development process of the innovative startup ecosystem. Through these incubation programs, startups continue to leverage their potential, with some even achieving high recognition in startup competitions.
In today's rapidly advancing technological landscape and the progress of the internet, online shopping on e-commerce platforms has become prevalent among users. Originating from the desire to facilitate easy and fast connections within the community for construction and home care services, the FiveSS project has created an ecosystem in the construction and home care sector. It helps customers easily find reputable contractors and accomplish construction and home care tasks through a digital platform. The criteria of speed, efficiency, and quality are the project team's guiding principles. This solution aims to provide customers with a high-class shopping experience and deep connections among contractors and service providers.