[MEDIA SUPPORT] HO CHI MINH CITY INNOVATION AND STARTUP AWARD 2026 (I-STAR 2026)
๐ The HCMC Department of Science and Technology has launched I-Star 2026, recognising businesses, organisations, individuals and media works with outstanding contributions to the city's innovation and startup ecosystem.
๐ฅ 4 categories:
๐น Innovative businesses and startups
๐น Organisations and individuals with innovative solutions
๐น Media works on innovation and startups
๐น Contributors to the startup ecosystem
๐ฐ Up to 12 awards, each worth up to VND 50 million, plus a certificate and trophy
๐
Deadline: 5:00 PM, 31 October 2026
๐ง Apply: giaithuong@sihub.gov.vn
๐ Details: https://lnkd.in/gCiRjBch
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[MEDIA SUPPORT] HO CHI MINH CITY INNOVATION AND STARTUP AWARD 2026 (I-STAR 2026)
The HCMC Department of Science and Technology has launched I-Star 2026.
Ngoc Nguyen
October 29, 2026
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