GIA Ho Chi Minh City Acceleration Programme

Expand For innovative Singapore-based startups and companies seeking to venture into Vietnam.

Connect Connects Singapore companies with Vietnam partners and create opportunities to test and commercialise solutions.

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About this programme

Organised by Quest Ventures, the GIA Ho Chi Minh City Acceleration Programme is a unique programme tailored for innovative Singapore-based startups and companies that are ready to transform for the future of Foodtech and Edtech in Vietnam, one of Southeast Asia’s most dynamic and fast-growing consumer markets.

HealthTech

Back by popular demand, GIA HCMC Batch 17 returns to focus on HealthTech for a second dedicated cohort, fuelled by massive market momentum and expanding cross-border opportunities across both Singapore and Vietnam.

Join the GIA HCMC Batch 17: HealthTech – where groundbreaking startups at the intersection of technology and healthcare come to scale. This programme supports tech-driven solutions that enhance quality of life, from mental and physical health to early disease detection and elderly care. We are looking for passionate founders building impactful innovations that shape the future of health and wellbeing.

Startups should be in the following non-exhaustive areas:

  • Preventive & diagnostic tools
  • Telemedicine & remote care solutions
  • Assistive tech for elderly and disabled populations
  • Consumer health & wellness
  • Digital therapeutics & personalized health monitoring
  • Healthcare data analytics & AI decision support systems
  • Mental health platforms

Key Activities:

  • Exclusive company visits & high-level business meetings with leading hospitals, healthcare providers and partners
  • Tailored 1:1 business matching
  • Personalized 1:1 mentorship sessions with industry experts for targeted guidance and growth
  • Networking opportunities with key industry stakeholders, investors, and government agencies
  • Attend the “VietPharma & Tech 2026” Trade Show

About Quest Ventures

Quest Ventures is a venture capital firm in Asia. It has more than 100+ venture-backed companies, and operates in more than 150 cities across Asia.

Key features

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    Practical Training
    Vietnam experts provide insights on Vietnam’s business landscape, culture, regulations, and strategies for scaling in the market.
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    Pitch Polishing
    Receive tailored feedback to refine and tailor their pitches to address problem statements of Vietnamese corporates and adapt it to suit the Vietnamese market.
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    1-1 Industry Mentorship
    Receive personalised support from industry veterans to tackle challenges and accelerate growth.
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    1-1 Business Matching
    Curated introductions to Vietnamese corporates seeking innovative solutions in the industry.
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    Networking
    Build valuable connections with key stakeholders, investors, and fellow industry contacts.

Eligibility

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    Business entity registered and operating in Singapore
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    Company has at least 30% local equity held directly or indirectly by Singaporean(s) and/or Singapore PR(s), determined by the ultimate individual ownership
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    Has a minimum viable product with existing customers and/or partners

How to apply

Applications for the GIA Jakarta Acceleration Programme is open. Interested applicants can sign up here and a representative from Quest Ventures will be in contact. Applications for the 17th cohort will close on 25 October 2026.

For more information, you may visit the Quest Ventures’ website or contact the Quest Ventures Team at vngi@questventures.com.

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GIA Ho Chi Minh City Acceleration Programme

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