KisStartup and KisImpact in 2024

Highlight Activities

Green Challenge – Innovation in the Hospitality Industry:

• More than 60 restaurants and hotels participated in the program.
• Achieved significant improvements in awareness, energy savings, and resource reuse, promoting sustainable development.

Marine Economy Innovation:

• Marked the third year of partnership with the Ba Ria-Vung Tau Department of Science and Technology and the fifth year supporting innovative projects in the marine economy.
• Supported over 20 innovative projects and successfully incubated 3 startup teams.

Corporate Open Innovation:

• Collaborated with Mitsui Chemicals Group (Japan) to showcase more than 30 research results and startup projects from universities, research institutes, and startups participating in the 2nd Mitsui Chemicals Awards.
• Supported the group in implementing open innovation initiatives, establishing the first corporate open innovation model in Vietnam.

LIF Global Program:

• Attracted over 29 Vietnamese scientists and researchers to participate in the program spanning 2024-2025.
• 10 projects from Vietnam were officially selected to join the program in 2025.

AI4Innovation – A Proud Achievement:

• The AI4Innovation program attracted more than 3,000 participants within its first three months of official operation.
• Despite initial challenges caused by Typhoon Yagi, the program helped businesses achieve exceptional revenue growth.
• Notably, small and micro-enterprises had the opportunity to access AI as a powerful support tool.

Pioneering Innovation with AI:

• KisStartup led the way in integrating AI into the innovation process, generating significant interest from the community and providing services to businesses within our network.

Supporting Domestic and International Businesses:

• Assisted South Korean businesses in entering the Vietnamese market.
• Helped Vietnamese businesses expand to international markets.

Knowledge Sharing:

• The KisStartup and KisImpact teams developed over 10 in-depth articles on various aspects of innovation, published in Tia Sang Magazine, Science and Development Journal, and Bidding Newspaper.
• Demonstrated a commitment to spreading knowledge and valuable perspectives to the community.

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Vision and Core Values

KisStartup remains steadfast in its vision of becoming a continuously evolving community of innovation – a space connecting individuals and organizations to create sustainable value in Vietnam and globally.

Our guiding core values:

• Empathy: Deeply understanding and putting our heart into every story of innovation.
• Trusted Support: A reliable and kind companion to every partner.
• Creativity: Constantly innovating to create new value.
• Simplicity: Intelligence begins with simple solutions.
• Learning: Every member of KisStartup is constantly learning.
• Challenge Acceptance: Challenges are opportunities for growth.
• Curiosity: Curiosity inspires and motivates our creativity.
• Transparency: The foundation for confidence in our activities and values.

2024 stands as a clear testament to KisStartup’s growth and commitment. We believe that innovation is the key to creating sustainable impacts and building a stronger community in the future.