SURF 2025: Nurturing Unicorns

DNVN - The Da Nang Innovation and Entrepreneurship Festival – SURF 2025, with the theme “Policy Launchpad – Nurturing Unicorns” and the message “Da Nang – An Innovative City”, organized by the Da Nang Department of Science and Technology, will take place from July 29-30.

SURF 2025 is jointly organized by the Department of Startups and Technology Enterprises; the National Innovation Center; the National Center for Startup Support; the Da Nang Startup Network Coordination Council; Techfest 2025 Technology Villages; the Vietnam Innovation Hub Network; institutes and universities in Da Nang…

SURF events provide a comprehensive platform for connecting all elements within the innovation and startup ecosystem.

At SURF 2025, the organizers will invite major corporations such asFPT , Sovico, VNPT…; organizations operating in the field of building and developing the startup ecosystem; domestic and foreign investors and investment funds; representatives of Vietnamese innovation networks in several countries and territories; innovation businesses and related businesses in several countries and territories… to participate.

Within the framework of SURF 2025, an innovation and startup exhibition on a virtual reality platform will take place from July to December 2025. A live innovation and startup competition will be organized with approximately 30 participating teams, including Round 1, training courses, and a final round.

The SURF 2025 event will take place from July 29-30 at the National Assembly Guest House in Da Nang City (192 Vo Nguyen Giap Street, Phuoc My Ward, Son Tra District). It will feature an online and in-person international innovation investment networking forum with speakers including renowned entrepreneurs and successful businesspeople. Simultaneously, there will be an exhibition on innovation and entrepreneurship with 100 booths participating in person; and awards will be presented for the innovation and entrepreneurship competition…

According to Dr. Le Duc Vien, Director of the Da Nang Department of Science and Technology, SURF 2025 aims to build a professional platform that comprehensively connects all elements in the innovation and startup ecosystem, from startups, investors, experts, scientists, support organizations to management agencies.

This is not only a place to showcase innovative ideas and new technologies, but also an opportunity for startups to seek funding, connect with experts, and expand collaborations. At the same time, it affirms Da Nang's image as an attractive destination for investors, a dynamic innovation and startup hub for the country and the Southeast Asian region.

“SURF 2025 not only creates immediate value for businesses but also gradually builds the foundation for a sustainable innovation ecosystem, contributing to the socio-economic development of Da Nang City in the digital age,” emphasized Dr. Le Duc Vien.

Hai Chau

Source: https://doanhnghiepvn.vn/cong-nghe/surf-2025-nuoi-duong-ky-lan/20250609075925274