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 Cohort 14: Retail Technology is a unique programme tailored for innovative Singapore-based startups and companies that are ready to transform for the future of retail in Vietnam, one of Southeast Asia’s most dynamic and fast-growing consumer markets. We’re seeking cutting-edge technologies, platforms, and solutions that help retailers – both online and offline, improve operations, enhance customer experience, and drive smarter, more efficient growth. If you’re building in any of the following areas, this programme could be the right fit for you:

  • Commerce and sales enablement
  • Customer experience and retention
  • Operations and logistics
  • Intelligence and analytics

Key Activities:

  • 5-day immersion trip to Vietnam
  • Exclusive company visits and high-level business meetings with leading corporate partners
  • Access to Quest Ventures Family Benefits, including more than US$770,000 worth of perks from global partners
  • Tailored 1:1 business matching
  • Personalised mentorship
  • Strategic networking

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
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    Seed stage and beyond in terms of funding raised
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    Has the potential to address market needs in Vietnam and the region

How to apply

Applications for the GIA Ho Chi Minh City Acceleration Programme (Retail Technology) are open. Interested applicants can sign up here and a representative from Quest Ventures will be in contact. Applications for this cohort will close on 20 September 2025.

Programme Dates:

  • Singapore/hybrid segment – 5 to 21 October 2025
  • Vietnam segment – 27 to 31 October 2025
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