Smart Startup – Entrepreneurship with AI for VNU Students
On December 8, 2025, KisStartup, in collaboration with the Center for Student Support (CSS) – Vietnam National University, Hanoi (VNU), organized the workshop “SMART START – Entrepreneurship in the Age of AI.” This event serves as the opener for a series of activities aimed at fostering creative entrepreneurial spirit among students, held within the framework of the DormLab – Entrepreneurship Incubation Program.
The workshop attracted students from various member universities within VNU, who collectively spent 90 minutes unlocking creative thinking, practicing immediately, and embracing early failure to accelerate growth, both in-person and online.
AI – The Power Amplifier for Young Individuals
To kick off the program, students explored how AI is reshaping the approach to entrepreneurship, moving from idea-based models to AI-augmented startups. In this new model, AI becomes a "co-founder" in the process of generating, validating, and developing ideas.
Students were equipped with an AI-first mindset, learning how to approach problems through data, ask the right questions, and use AI to quickly validate assumptions. These are core skills for the generation of digital citizens and young entrepreneurs navigating an accelerating technological landscape.
Rapid Practice – Creating the Idea Draft 1.0 in Just 20 Minutes
The biggest highlight of the workshop was the practical session, where students familiarized themselves with easy-to-use yet powerful AI tools. Specifically, they utilized Perplexity for problem analysis, market research, and planning.
Many potential ideas were formed right within the workshop and received direct feedback from experts. This promising start is expected to help students confidently develop their projects and participate in subsequent incubation activities.
Launchpad for the “Student Entrepreneurial Ideas Competition” 2026
The projects and idea drafts formulated during the workshop are crucial prerequisites for students to prepare for the “Student Entrepreneurial Ideas Competition,” scheduled for January 2026 and organized by CSS – VNU.
CSS - VNU and KisStartup hope that through this series of training, mentoring, and practical activities, students can embrace the entrepreneurial mindset in a safe, creative environment supported by new-generation AI tools.
A Smart Start – To Go Further
The “SMART START – Entrepreneurship in the Age of AI” workshop not only delivered knowledge and skills but also inspired students to boldly experiment, fail fast, and grow quickly—true to the spirit of innovative entrepreneurship.
DormLab will continue to deploy in-depth activities in the near future, accompanying VNU students on their journey to transform ideas into practical projects
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