The First Demo Day 2025: Connecting domestic and foreign investors

On the morning of July 29, the High-Tech Business Incubator (SHTP-IC) in collaboration with Silver Lion Enterprise Impact organized the program “The First Demo Day 2025” in Thu Duc City. The event attracted many domestic and foreign venture capital funds, contributing to creating a bridge between potential startups and investors.

Event scene. Photo: THIEN PHAT

The program has the participation of 5 typical projects selected from incubation activities at SHTP-IC, focusing on key technology fields such as: biotechnology, electric vehicles (EV), artificial intelligence (AI), Internet of Things (IoT)...

At the event, startups presented their business models, core technologies, testing results and commercialization plans to a panel of investors and experts from funds such as ITI Fund, VIISA, Dragon Capital, Startup Law, DMZ Vietnam, etc.

Project representatives present models to investors. Photo: THIEN PHAT

In addition to the pitching session, the program is also a space for in-depth networking, supporting startups to enhance their competitiveness, improve their capital calling skills and connect with the international investment ecosystem.

According to the Organizing Committee, participating startups are being incubated, advised and evaluated for quality at SHTP-IC by a team of technology, management and legal experts specializing in technology and markets.

Prof. Dr. Nguyen Ky Phung, Head of the Management Board of Ho Chi Minh City High-Tech Park (SHTP) spoke at the event. Photo: THIEN PHAT

Prof. Dr. Nguyen Ky Phung, Head of the Management Board of Ho Chi Minh City High-Tech Park, said that SHTP's mission is not only to attract large technology corporations, but also to be a solid launching pad for high-tech enterprises of Vietnamese people. In particular, the High-Tech Business Incubator (SHTP-IC) is considered the heart of startup support activities at SHTP.

The Management Board of the High-Tech Park and SHTP-IC Incubator has been organizing many programs "IoT Startup Contest", Demo Day, and Pitching periodically to create a playground for startups to have the opportunity to compete, perfect their models and demonstrate directly to investors.

“We also work closely with partners such as Vietnam Silicon Valley and a wide network of experts to support startups, from in-depth consulting, product development, business strategy to professional capital raising skills,” added Professor Nguyen Ky Phung.

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Source: https://www.sggp.org.vn/the-first-demo-day-2025-ket-noi-nha-dau-tu-trong-va-ngoai-nuoc-post805933.html