kisimpact

Dear Valued Partners, Clients, and the KisStartup and KisImpact Network,
The final days of the year are always an opportunity for us to look back on the journey we have traveled, to express our gratitude to the people and values that have accompanied us and contributed to the successes we celebrate today:

• AI for Innovation

Every of our clients, from those with annual revenues in the hundreds of billions of VND to micro-enterprises generating less than one billion VND, is integrating AI and data into their digital transformation and innovation processes.

• Green Innovation

Initial pilots have demonstrated measurable financial benefits for businesses, including energy cost savings, recycling, and adding value for customers.

• Open Innovation & Commercialization Connections

Entering its second year of partnership with Mitsui Chemicals Group and the official collaboration with the Royal Academy of Engineering, UK, we have successfully brought research outcomes to market, connecting them with corporations, businesses, and investors.

• Innovation through Digital Transformation and Promoting an Inclusive Digital Ecosystem

With the trust of GREAT, we have partnered with hundreds of businesses in Lào Cai and Sơn La, along with universities, to introduce new concepts to these emerging but highly potential markets. Nearly 3,000 participants in project activities and over 2 billion VND in revenue growth within just three months of operation are tangible results that speak to the aspirations for change and the effective approach of the IDAP project – Enhancing the Inclusive Digital Transformation Ecosystem

• Business Models Based on Heritage Culture:

Aiming to promote the utilization of local resources to foster creativity and innovate traditional business models..

From the bottom of my heart, I would like to extend my deepest gratitude to all of you – those who have trusted, collaborated, and will continue to journey alongside KisStartup. The year 2024 was not just a year of challenges but also one in which we witnessed remarkable transformations within our KisStartup team. We have grown through small failures every day, through difficulties, and through the challenges we set for ourselves, emerging stronger, more skilled, and more professional.

With our vision of becoming an ever-evolving community of individuals and organizations driving innovation, building and developing in Vietnam, working globally, and creating sustainable impacts, this journey in 2024 would not have been possible without the core values that we have embraced, are committed to, and will continue to pursue: Empathy, Trusted Support, Creativity, Simplicity, Learning, Challenge Acceptance, Curiosity, and Transparency.

Thank you to our partners and clients, who have placed their trust in KisStartup and given us invaluable opportunities to serve. Your success is our greatest pride. Thank you to the startups, enterprises, universities, research institutes, and scientists, both domestically and internationally, who have contributed not only ideas and knowledge but also an unyielding spirit of innovation. You are a powerful source of inspiration for KisStartup to carry on its mission.

Thank you to the experts who have worked alongside us with dedication, experience, and heartfelt contributions to help our businesses and clients grow.
And last but not least, our heartfelt thanks to the KisStartup team – the individuals who continuously learn, empathize, and bravely embrace challenges. Your unwavering dedication and commitment have carried us through 2024, a year full of turbulence yet filled with pride.

As we step into 2025, we are committed to continuing to learn, innovate, and grow further to better serve not only small and micro-businesses but also large global clients. We firmly believe that innovation is the key to creating sustainable impacts and building a stronger community.

We sincerely hope to continue receiving your support, trust, and collaboration on the journey ahead.
Wishing our valued partners, clients, experts, businesses, and the entire KisStartup team a New Year filled with health, happiness, and success.
With respect and gratitude,
On behalf of the KisStartup Team,
Nguyen Dang Tuan Minh

KisStartup is honored to have accompanied the "Ready to Export (R2E)" program over the past two years, sponsored by the Dutch Business Association Vietnam (DBAV) and led by ASSIST. The program aims to enhance the capacity of Vietnamese small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) to become long-term partners in the value chain of foreign direct investment (FDI) enterprises, Dutch companies, and multinational enterprises (MNEs), contributing to building competitive and reliable Vietnamese SME trade partners.

On August 9th, the first class for businesses in the Northern region officially took place. Our joy lies in accompanying SMEs on their continuous journey to bring "Made in Vietnam" products to the global market. A special feature of this year's class is that, under the guidance of KisStartup, businesses have utilized artificial intelligence (AI) tools in export activities. AI can strongly support businesses in market research, customer understanding, and identifying truly quality export pathways. For the first time, we also introduced the SATTO tool—an export readiness measurement tool developed by KisStartup in collaboration with Vinno. The questions and concerns of business owners when faced with changing their business models to better prepare for the bigger challenge called Export; their enthusiasm and eagerness when engaging with new tools; and the connections formed within the small community after the class have created memorable values for us over the past two R2E seasons.

The program will take place every Friday for 10 weeks, covering various topics that help businesses equip themselves with the necessary management, operational, and export skills. Classes are organized in Hanoi for Northern businesses and in Ho Chi Minh City for Southern businesses. For detailed program information, please refer to the link: https://www.readytoexport.org/

We would like to congratulate the Restaurants and Hotels that have completed the green transformation training of the Open Innovation Challenge Program for Green Transformation in Hotels and Restaurants and have been selected to enter the 2-month 1on1 coaching phase. Based on the actual situation and goals of each restaurant, we have designed a training program on green transformation communication and green transformation practices with the participation of leading domestic and international training experts. Common identified issues include waste classification, food waste treatment, energy and water saving, replacement of disposable plastics, use of environmentally friendly cleaning agents, and replacement with new materials and recycled materials have been linked to appropriate innovative solutions and technologies.

We started by working with restaurants to build data related to green transformation content. Changes in the habit of measuring and controlling metrics have helped restaurants find the cause of energy waste in restaurants and come up with solutions to save energy. In addition, participating restaurants also have the opportunity to access and connect with typical green solutions such as wastewater treatment and reuse technology or the application of green cleaning solutions, smart water meters, etc.

With 03 restaurants participating in the training program and 08 solutions introduced and connected, we believe that today's small efforts will lay the foundation for more sustainable values soon.

In observance of the auspicious Lunar New Year celebrations, we are pleased to announce that our company will be closed from February 1, 2024, to February 14, 2024. Regular business operations will resume on February 15, 2024.

The new year is a time for reflection and renewal. Let us take this opportunity to set new goals and make new resolutions. 

Wishing our customers and partners a prosperous and thriving new year!

From KisStartup team.

As always, the beginning of a new year is a time for our team to reflect on the results of the previous year and to prepare for the plans ahead. Here are some key metrics that we would like to share:

• 32: Number of events, including both in-person and online
• 44: Training sessions
• 126: Consulting and coaching sessions
• 3: New international markets: Japan, Canada
• 42: Programs designed and operated by KisStartup and KisImpact
• 9: Mentor-mentee pairs established in the SME 1on1 mentoring program
• 125: Networking community of businesses, startups, and investors, both domestic and international

For us, numbers are not just a reflection of success and failure. They are also a source of lessons and new ideas. We use them to improve our weaknesses and to be bolder in our changes.

To our partners, colleagues, and customers, we hope that these numbers provide a glimpse into our work and accomplishments. They are not the whole story, but they are a starting point for building trust and collaboration in the years to come.

We would like to express our sincere gratitude to the network of partners and collaborators in the KisStartup ecosystem for their tremendous efforts and support. We could not quantify their contributions, since they are invaluable.

From the KisStartup team.
 

KisStartup in collaboration with KisImpact is implementing an incubation program for cultural and heritage-based startup projects.

Participants: 

• Cultural and heritage-based startup projects
• Enterprises who want to develop new products and services on the basis of culture and heritage
• Organizations/communities who wish to build new programs and business models on the basis of culture and heritage

Our main activities:

• Training: Being trained on how to use tools to identify and build a business model based on culture and heritage
• Coaching: being offered step-by-step instructions to apply the knowledge trained on the project directly 
• Early stage investment: being provided direct investment in projects with soft and financial support.
• Accompanying and developing projects through startup mentors, professional advisors: last for 4-10 years
• Networking: being provided important network connections to help the project develop, including partners, customers, and programs implemented at KisStartup & KisImpact

Please fill out the registration form by following the link: HERE

Application opening: 01.03.2023 

Application deadline: 23.03.2023

Contact: Ms. Xuan  (+84.396292442)

Email: hello@kisstartup.com