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Da Nang, Sunwah Strengthen Innovation Cooperation, Explore Regulatory Sandbox for New Technologies
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.
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Da Nang Provides Technology Innovation Funding Support to Two Businesses
Da 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.
Aspiring to Build a Tech Unicorn from Da Nang
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.
SURF 2026: THE ERA OF RISING – PIONEERING INNOVATION
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.
SURF Startup: Da Nang Young Builders 2026 – Inspiring the Next Generation of Young Builders in the AI Era
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.
SURF 2025 slated for late July
The Da Nang Innovation Startup Festival (SURF) 2025 themed "Policy Launchpad - Nurturing Unicorns" will take place on July 29 and 30, the Da Nang Department of Science and Technology announced on Wednesday.
Digital innovation takes the lead at Da Nang SURF 2025
DNO - At the ongoing SURF 2025 - Da Nang Innovation Startup Festival, digital technology emerged as the dominant force, with over 40 outstanding startup models centered on tech-based solutions.
Supporting and Leveraging the Role of Universities in the Innovative Startup Ecosystem
The collaboration, cooperation, and enhancement of training and incubation activities at universities and educational institutions are actively being implemented. Through this, the role of universities, a crucial element in building and developing the innovative startup ecosystem in Da Nang, is being emphasized.
SURF 2025 in Collaboration with RiseGate: A Digital Launchpad for the Top 10 Startup Projects
As part of SURF 2025 – Da Nang City Innovation Startup Festival, the Top 10 outstanding projects will be officially showcased on the digital platform RiseGate. This marks the first time SURF has partnered with a technology platform to help startups access investors in a transparent, continuous, and effective manner—not only during the event but also beyond it.
Cho Ca Phe – A Vietnamese Tech Startup Ambitious to Digitize the Coffee Industry and Become the First Transparent Pricing Platform
In the context of Vietnam’s coffee industry still relying heavily on manual operations, Chợ Cà Phê emerges as a pioneering technology solution aimed at transforming trading habits, management, and connectivity within the coffee ecosystem. After a year of trial operations, the platform is steadily demonstrating its potential to become one of the leading tech startups in Vietnam’s coffee sector.
