5 startup projects successfully raised capital at Demo Day event - Tra Vinh University

Vinh Long Province Business Incubator under Tra Vinh University organized a program to call for investment capital for 7 startup projects.

Of which, 5 start-up projects successfully called for capital, including: 2 projects received direct capital investment, respectively 1 billion VND and 400 million VND; 1 project called for 350 million VND - during the negotiation process with the Founder to increase the % of shares for investors; The consignment cow project was supported to invest in 100 fattened cows; 1 Founder decided to sell the business to the investor for 1.3 billion VND but still kept 30% of shares and management rights. The remaining 2 businesses are continuing to call for capital.

This is the first time a Business Incubator under a university in the Mekong Delta has done this and achieved impressive results. Although the capital raised is still modest, it is an indication of the school's orientation and correct activities in developing an innovation, creativity and start-up ecosystem. A small achievement but a great encouragement in the context of implementing Resolutions 57 and 68...

From idea/model to convincing investors to invest money is a long and difficult journey. All the work TVU has done in innovation and entrepreneurship in the past has aimed at establishing businesses, calling for investment capital for development and aiming for success. The initial signal is very encouraging! TVU has reached the second important milestone. If TVU continues to promote the first two stages, the future of successful startups through TVU's innovation, creativity and entrepreneurship ecosystem is not far away.

This result shows that the startup support programs and the Startup Academy of Vinh Long Business Incubator under Tra Vinh University are increasingly going into depth, creating trust and high appreciation from investors.

It is known that on September 20, 2025, at the Vinh Long Business Incubator under Tra Vinh University, the Demo Day event - Graduation Ceremony of the Startup Academy (Course V) took place successfully, summarizing the training program, recognizing achievements, and creating opportunities for students to connect with investment funds, businesses, cooperatives, business households, and the startup community.

After nearly 4 months of training, the trainees were equipped with the necessary knowledge and skills to confidently present their business models to investors, partners and experts. As a result, the Program Organizing Committee awarded graduation certificates to 15/20 trainees who completed the training program and 8 trainees with outstanding achievements throughout the training program.

Representative of the V course, Ms. Tran Thi Thu Ba - Director of Sao Kim VFG Food Company Limited - said: "The course not only helps businesses accumulate knowledge and skills but also trains their confidence to present their business models to investors. Thanks to the companionship and support from experts and mentors, start-up projects have been shaped, developed and operated their businesses sustainably.

In the coming time, the business will continue to strive to realize its dream, develop strongly and contribute to the common development of the startup community."

Representative of the Southern National Startup Advisory and Support Council, MSc. Nguyen Thi Thuy - Permanent Vice President of the Council said: “The program was successful, marking an important milestone in the development journey of businesses being incubated at the Vinh Long Business Incubator, contributing to opening up new business opportunities and promoting the development of the startup community in the Mekong Delta region.

These results are thanks to the teaching efforts of the experts and the continuous efforts of the students. Hopefully, in the coming time, start-up businesses will continue to grow strongly, attract more investment resources and contribute positively to the socio -economic development of Vinh Long province and the Mekong Delta region in general."

At the program, 7 students called for capital from investors, with the result that 5/7 projects received capital from investors in various forms. The total direct investment capital in cash for successful projects was 1.4 billion VND, including one project with an investment of 1 billion VND and one project with 400 million VND.

In addition, the project on “360 consignment cows” received investment in kind of 100 cows, there is a project where Founder decided to sell his entire project to investors for 1.3 billion VND but still keep 30% of shares and management rights. Another startup project is in the process of negotiation with a capital call of 350 million VND.

Also within the framework of the program, the Organizing Committee honored and expressed gratitude to the Mentors and experts who accompanied the Startup Academies Course V in the 1:1 Mentoring Program.

As of August 2025, TVU has a total of 27 training programs that have achieved international accreditation, including FIBAA (Europe), AUN-QA (Southeast Asia), and ABET (USA), contributing to putting Tra Vinh University in the group of universities with many programs that have achieved international education quality accreditation by AUN, FIBAA, and ABET.

Of these, 11 programs meet FIBAA standards (Europe); 12 programs meet AUN-QA standards (Southeast Asia); 4 programs meet ABET standards (USA). This is an important milestone, not only affirming the school's international reputation but also bringing practical benefits to students such as: widely recognized degrees, increasing opportunities to participate in international study and internship exchanges and especially creating a competitive advantage when they enter the global labor market.

In addition, for 6 consecutive years, it has been ranked in the Top 100 most innovative and influential schools, contributing to society - Wuri Ranking. Notably, in 2025, TVU ranked 29th in the Top 400 schools, up 13 places compared to 2024. For many years, Tra Vinh University has been in the Top 200 universities with a green and sustainable educational environment according to UI GreenMetric Ranking; for three consecutive years (2022, 2023, 2024), it has won the award for outstanding digital transformation.

Ha An

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