• 20 projects compete in the semi-finals of the Ca Mau Startup Competition 2025.
  • Opening Ceremony of the Ca Mau Province Startup Festival - CamaUP'25

In the exciting atmosphere of the innovation competition, the teams each gave a 4-minute presentation and a 4-minute Q&A session before the judging panel and a large audience. The projects clarified their target market, financial plan, and potential for real-world development.

Ms. Nguyen Thi Thuong Linh, Deputy Director of VCCI Mekong Delta Branch, explained the scoring regulations for the final round.

Each project will be evaluated using a standardized scoring system, and the Top 5 will be determined based on the highest average scores. These results will be announced at the closing ceremony and awards presentation at 8:00 AM on November 17th.

The judging panel of the Ca Mau Startup Competition 2025.

In this year's competition, 10 projects presented a colorful picture of young entrepreneurial spirit. Ideas like CUASUMO showcased the creativity and practical solution-finding abilities of teachers; the Ca Mau Green Siamese Banana Starch project opened up a direction for exploiting local agricultural products to improve public health; while Golden Seed promoted the production of clean vegetable oil through a green cycle linked to e-commerce; beTram offered a unique line of fermented honey products...

The "Grandma Homestay" project was highly praised by the judging panel for its focus on improving community -based tourism knowledge among local people.

In the consumer product group, VK - Convenient Fish Sauce Hot Pot Base stands out by preserving the traditional flavors of the Mekong Delta in a modern style; the capsule project made from fish sauce leaves is marked by the application of indigenous medicinal herbs in healthcare; and the "Scan Around Here" application contributes to promoting digital transformation and supporting tourists to explore Ca Mau more easily...

Mr. Tran Chi Nguyen, Deputy General Director of Ca Mau Petroleum Fertilizer Corporation and a member of the judging panel, visited the booth of the Ca Mau Sea Purslane Salt Specialty Project.

Following the competition among the 10 teams, the program continued with a Pitching activity to attract investment; the 5 most promising projects were selected to present to the judging panel, which included the final round judges, experts, and investors from Techfest Vietnam and Tép Bạc Joint Stock Company.

The pitching projects included beTram - Fermented Honey; Ca Mau Sea Purslane and Fish Salt Specialty; Moc Tram U Minh; VK - Convenient Fish Sauce Hot Pot Base; and Ba Ngoai Homestay. Many ideas were recognized for their innovation, connection with local resources, and clear commercial potential.

Overall, the projects all show good fundraising prospects. After the pitching session, the entities will continue to work directly with investors to complete the necessary procedures, aiming to receive funding for project development.

The 10 best projects that completed the final round of the Ca Mau Startup Competition 2025 received certificates from the competition organizers.

More than just a competition arena, the Ca Mau Startup Finals 2025 also opened up opportunities for investment connections, supporting participating teams in refining their business models and getting closer to their goal of bringing products to market. The program concluded with the hope that today's ideas will continue to be nurtured, disseminated, and contribute positively to the development of the innovative startup ecosystem in Ca Mau province.

Hong Phuong

Source: https://baocamau.vn/san-choi-doi-moi-diem-hen-goi-von-a123954.html