01.10.2026  ·  Ho Chi Minh City & Nationwide  ·  Online + Offline

VIETNAM INNOVATION DAY 2 0 2 6

"Where Vietnam showcases its innovation capacity
to the nation and the world"

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Register to attend Online expo
01 / 05
  Opening Ceremony
Opening of Vietnam Innovation Day 2026
A national ceremony with Government leaders, ASEAN partners and 50,000+ attendees nationwide
Learn more
02 / 05
  Technology Expo
10 National Strategic Technology Pavilions
AI, Semiconductors, Robotics, Biomedicine, New Energy, Space and 4 other strategic fields
Explore
03 / 05
  Awards Ceremony
Vietnam Innovation Day Awards 2026
Honoring outstanding businesses, organizations and individuals — connecting the ASEAN and global innovation community
Awards
04 / 05
  Investment & Commercialization
IR Forum & Demo Day
Bridging international capital with Vietnamese SMEs and startups — a live Demo Day with domestic and foreign investment funds
Join
05 / 05
  Community & Networking
Grand Concert & Innovation Festival
Grand concert, Golf tournament and Private Networking — connecting the national innovation community
See more
National message · Vietnam Innovation Day 2026
INNOVATE TO ELEVATE THE NATION
INNOVATE TO RISE
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Unleash inner strength — Master technology — Drive growth

Index & Report

National Innovation 2025

Data from the Global Innovation Index (GII) 2025 report — the practical foundation for Vietnam Innovation Day 2026 to rise to national and international stature.

#44
GII 2025 · WIPO
Global Innovation Index
139 countries & economies
Holding the 2024 position · Score 37.1/100
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#3 ASEAN
Southeast Asia regional ranking
After Singapore (#5) and Malaysia (#34) · Ahead of Thailand (#45)
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#50 World
Innovation startup ecosystem
StartupBlink 2025 · ~4,000 startups · 200+ investment funds · 84 incubators
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4,5 billion USD
Total private investment in technology
149 deals · Venture capital up 28% versus 2024
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36,1 %
Share of high-tech goods exports
Of total trade value · Highest among lower-middle-income economies
🏆 World-leading achievements
#1 Creative goods exports — Leading the world for the first time, on par with China & the Czech Republic
#1 High-tech exports — 36.1% of total trade, leading the lower-middle-income group
#1 High-tech imports — 29.4% of total trade, reflecting technology integration & adoption capacity
#4 Labor productivity growth — Reflecting the pace of digital transformation in manufacturing & services
#7 Mobile app development — Apps created on global platforms, surpassing many developed countries
🎯 Challenges & development goals
R&D The rate of corporate R&D spending remains low — endogenous investment must be encouraged to create indigenous knowledge
#105 International scientific publications — Down 8 places; demands stronger investment in basic & applied research
#133 ICT services imports — Reliance on foreign platforms; "Make in Vietnam" products must be promoted
Patents The number of internationally registered patents and trademarks is still limited — developing national intellectual property is a priority
2030 National goal: Top 40 GII — Up 4 places, comprehensively improving input & output pillars
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National Innovation Goals toward 2030
Reach the global GII Top 40 · Raise R&D/GDP to 1.5% · Establish at least 5 national innovation centers · Startup ecosystem reaching a total valuation of 10 billion USD
View NIC report →
Main event series

5 core activities

From the national opening ceremony to the technology expo, awards, investment connections and community festival — Vietnam Innovation Day 2026 is a complete journey.

Event 01 / 05
Opening Ceremony
Opening of Vietnam Innovation Day 2026
A national ceremony with Government leaders, ASEAN representatives and 50,000+ in-person and online attendees nationwide
01/10/2026, 08:30 Main Stage, Ho Chi Minh City
Learn more
Event 02 / 05
Technology Expo
10 National Strategic Technology Pavilions
Showcase, experience and commercialization connections across 10 dedicated exhibition zones — AI, Semiconductors, Robotics, Biomedicine, Energy, Space and more
01–03/10/2026 10 Pavilion Zone
Explore Pavilions
Event 03 / 05
Awards Ceremony
Vietnam Innovation Day Awards 2026
Honoring outstanding businesses, organizations and individuals in Vietnam's innovation ecosystem
Evening 01/10/2026 Main Stage
Learn more
Event 04 / 05
Investment & Commercialization
IR Forum & Demo Day
Bridging international capital with promising SMEs and startups — a live Demo Day with investment funds and development banks
02/10/2026 IR Stage
Learn more
Event 05 / 05
Community & Networking
Grand Concert & Innovation Festival
Grand concert, networking Golf tournament and Private Networking — a national innovation community festival
01–03/10/2026 Outdoor & Main Stage
Learn more
Event scale

A national and international event series

Online and Offline — connecting Vietnam's innovation ecosystem with the world

50.000+
Attendees
Online & Offline
500+
Businesses &
organizations joining
200+
Speakers &
international experts
10
National strategic
technology pavilions
View the full event series
10 Technology Pavilions

10 national strategic technology groups

Each Pavilion is a dedicated space to showcase, experience and connect for a key technology field.

Pavilion 01
V-DIGITAL CORE
AI, big data, digital twins, cloud, edge, IoT, blockchain
Pavilion 02
V-SEMICONDUCTOR
Design, packaging, testing, specialized semiconductor chips
Pavilion 03
V-NEXT MOBILE
5G/5G-Advanced, network infrastructure, industrial connectivity
Pavilion 04
V-CYBER QUANTUM
Cybersecurity, critical infrastructure protection, quantum communication, SOC
Pavilion 05
V-ROBOTICS
Industrial robots, AMR, smart manufacturing, automation
Pavilion 06
V-OCEAN UNDERGROUND
Deep sea, strategic resources, ocean and subsurface monitoring
Pavilion 07
V-BIOMED
Vaccines, cell therapy, biosensors, personalized medicine
Pavilion 08
V-AERO SPACE
LEO satellites, UAVs, space data, aviation
Pavilion 09
V-ENERGY MATERIALS
BESS, green hydrogen, functional materials, carbon technology
Pavilion 10
V-RAIL TECH
High-speed rail, control systems, urban infrastructure digitalization
National awards ceremony · 01/10/2026
VIETNAM INNOVATION DAY
AWARDS
2026
National recognition

Vietnam Innovation Day
Awards 2026

The national innovation brand awards ceremony — honoring businesses, organizations and individuals making outstanding contributions to Vietnam's innovation ecosystem.

The ceremony takes place at the Main Stage — the main stage of Vietnam Innovation Day 2026
Connecting the ASEAN innovation community and international partners
Integrating a program connecting regional young leaders and startups (YSEALI)
Tied to the Strategic Tech Commercialization Report — assessed at T+7, T+30, T+90
Learn about the awards
Featured program

Three core forums

Where policy thinking, investment capital and breakthrough technology announcements converge.

Policy
Policy & Tech Insight Forum
An in-depth discussion forum among state agencies, experts and businesses on capital, data and legal bottlenecks in the innovation ecosystem. The output is officially recorded policy recommendations.
MOST + Businesses Policy Stage 01/10/2026
Investment
IR Forum & Demo Day
Bridging international capital with promising SMEs and startups. A live Demo Day with investment funds, development banks and strategic investors from home and abroad.
Investment funds + SMEs IR Stage 02/10/2026
New Technology
New Tech Launch Stage
A stage dedicated to launching new products, solutions and technologies to market. Boosting media coverage and commercial connections right at the event.
Technology businesses Launch Stage 01–03/10/2026
Community

Connect — Network — Inspire

Beyond the expo and professional conferences, Vietnam Innovation Day 2026 is also a festival of Vietnam's innovation community.

01 / 03  ·  Closing night event
Innovation
Grand Concert
A spectacular concert night drawing tens of thousands — lights, music and the festive spirit of national innovation. The most memorable way to close Vietnam Innovation Day 2026.
02 / 03  ·  Networking sport
Golf Tournament
Vietnam Innovation Day
A networking golf tournament for the community of entrepreneurs, business leaders and investors — connecting on the green, with opportunities to sign deals and build partnerships in a premium setting.
03 / 03  ·  Exclusive networking
Private Meeting
& Networking
A closed-door networking session for senior leaders, investors and VIP delegates — bilateral meetings, strategic exchanges and lasting partnerships at Vietnam Innovation Day 2026.
Register to join

Choose the format that suits you

Each activity at Vietnam Innovation Day 2026 has its own registration process — from attending conferences to pitching, B2B matching and investment tours.

Attend Conferences & Forums
Priority seating at the Policy Forum, IR Forum & New Tech Launch Stage — limited slots, register early to be reviewed
Technology Needs Survey
Contribute to the National Technology Needs Report — results are compiled in the Strategic Tech Commercialization Report
Register as Speaker
Share your expertise with 50,000+ attendees — propose a topic at the Policy Stage, IR Stage or New Tech Launch Stage
Register for B2B Matching
Connect businesses 1-on-1 with technology partners, suppliers or potential customers — powered by a smart matching system
Register for Pitching
Present your solution directly to a panel of investors, VC funds and experts in the Demo Day at the IR Forum
Investment Tour in Vietnam
A program to tour and connect with Vietnam's investment ecosystem — exclusively for international investors and foreign funds
Not sure which format fits?
Register generally — the Organizing Committee will reach out to advise and help you choose the optimal participation path within 24 working hours.
Contact

Contact the Organizing Committee

For any questions about the program, media cooperation, sponsorship or delegate support — the Organizing Committee team is ready to respond within 24 working hours.

Email:  contact@innovationday.vn
Hotline:  1800 1234 (toll-free · 8:00 – 18:00)
Office:  MOST · Hanoi
Working hours:  Monday – Friday · 8:00 – 17:30
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Your information is kept confidential under the Organizing Committee's Privacy Policy.

Partners & Sponsors

Building the innovation ecosystem together

Vietnam Innovation Day 2026 deeply appreciates the support of state agencies, leading technology companies and national media partners.

State patronage
Official patron Ministry of Science and Technology
Organizer Ministry of Science and Technology (MOST)
Strategic sponsors
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Interested in sponsorship or media cooperation?
Contact the Organizing Committee to receive the capability profile and the Vietnam Innovation Day 2026 sponsorship proposal package.

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Support services

A complete experience

The professional support team of Vietnam Innovation Day is ready to accompany you — from transport and accommodation to exploring Ho Chi Minh City and nearby destinations.

Accommodation
A list of 3–5 star partner hotels in Ho Chi Minh City with special rates for delegates. Support for booking, early check-in and late check-out.
3–5 Stars Special rates HCMC center
View hotel list
Transfers & Transport
Tan Son Nhat airport transfers, shuttle buses connecting event venues and personally scheduled cars throughout the 01–03/10/2026 event series.
Airport → Venue Shuttle Bus Private car
Book a transfer
Sightseeing tours
Half-day & full-day tours exploring Ho Chi Minh City, Cu Chi Tunnels, Vung Tau, Mui Ne — designed for delegates before and after the event.
City Tour Cu Chi Vung Tau · Mui Ne
Choose a tour
Experiences to explore
Suggestions for local cuisine, creative spaces, signature Saigon coffee and cultural experiences — curated for the innovation community.
Cuisine Culture Creative spaces
Explore the list
Visa & Procedure support
Advice on entry procedures and issuing official invitation letters for international delegates. E-visa guidance and fast handling of special cases on request.
Official invitation E-visa International delegates
Request visa support
Interpretation & Language support
Simultaneous and consecutive interpretation in the hall, multilingual support kiosks and a team of bilingual assistants on request.
English Japanese · Korean · Chinese Simultaneous interpretation
Book interpretation
Delegate Support Center — Vietnam Innovation Day 2026
Advice on the right service package · 24/7 support throughout the event series