[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, recognising businesses, organisations, individuals and media works with outstanding contributions to the city's innovation and startup ecosystem.
👥 4 categories:
🔹 Innovative businesses and startups
🔹 Organisations and individuals with innovative solutions
🔹 Media works on innovation and startups
🔹 Contributors to the startup ecosystem
💰 Up to 12 awards, each worth up to VND 50 million, plus a certificate and trophy
📅 Deadline: 5:00 PM, 31 October 2026
📧 Apply: giaithuong@sihub.gov.vn
🔗 Details: https://lnkd.in/gCiRjBch
Women Tech Entrepreneurs is proud to support I-Star 2026 as a media partner.
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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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