SURF 2025 – Danang Innovation Startup Festival is an annual event that brings together the startup community, connecting experts, investors, and resources from both domestic and international networks. The event contributes to fostering the startup ecosystem, positioning Danang as a leading innovation hub in Central Vietnam and the Central Highlands, with aspirations to reach the global stage.
Danang Innovation Startup Festival
29-30
July, 2025
National Assembly Guest House in Da Nang, No. 192 Vo Nguyen Giap, An Hai Ward, Da Nang City.
Event program
Organization location
National Assembly Guest House in Da Nang, No. 192 Vo Nguyen Giap, Phuoc My Ward, Son Tra District, Da Nang City.
08:30 - 11:30 am
Organizing the Final Round of the Innovation Startup Competition
Location: Pho Hoi Hall, 3rd Floor, National Assembly Guest House in Da Nang, No. 192 Vo Nguyen Giap, Phuoc My Ward, Son Tra District, Da Nang City.
08:00 am (July 29, 2025) - 05:00 pm (July 30, 2025
Live exhibition of innovation startups (02 days)
Location: 2nd & 3rd Floor, National Assembly Guest House in Da Nang, No. 192 Vo Nguyen Giap, Phuoc My Ward, Son Tra District, Da Nang City.
- Exhibition of 100 booths and technology demonstration.
Experts/ Guest Speakers
Mr. Ho Quang Buu
Vice Chairman of the People's Committee of Da Nang City
Mr. Nguyen Thanh Hong
Director of the Department of Science and Technology of Da Nang City
Mr. Pham Ngoc Sinh
Deputy Director of the Department of Science and Technology of Da Nang City
Ms. Le Thi Thuc
Deputy Director of the Department of Science and Technology of Da Nang City
Ms. Phan Thi A Kim
Deputy Director of the Department of Science and Technology of Da Nang City
Ms. Pham Thi Ngoc Quyen
Deputy Director of the Department of Science and Technology of Da Nang City
Mr. Tran Ngoc Thach
Deputy Director of the Department of Science and Technology of Da Nang City
Mr. Le Son Phong
Deputy Director of the Department of Science and Technology of Da Nang City
Mr. Nguyen Viet Toan
Director of the Da Nang Center for Innovation and Startup Support
Mr. Vo Duc Anh
Deputy Director of the Da Nang Center for Innovation and Startup Support
Mr. James Tan
Partnership Manager at Quest Ventures
Mr. Cathal Donnellan
Country Director, ICP Vietnam
Video of Danang's innovative startup ecosystem
Register to exhibit on the virtual exhibition platform and exhibit in person at SURF 2025
Virtual exhibition booth on virtual platform
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Exhibition at link: http://vrfair.startupdanang.vn |
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Exhibition time: from 01/06/2025 - 30/12/2025 |
Live exhibition booth
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Exhibition time: July 29 - 30, 2025 |
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Location: 2nd & 3rd floors, National Assembly Guest House in Da Nang, 192 Vo Nguyen Giap, Phuoc My ward, Son Tra district, Da Nang city |
Scan the QR code to register
Registration deadline: before July 20, 2025
Innovation and Startup Competition
Starting a business is not just an idea - it is a journey to break through the limits! The startup competition includes 3 exciting and inspiring selection rounds, an ideal launching pad for bold and breakthrough ideas.
- Round 1 - Search for talent: 30 teams will compete to win tickets to the Top 10.
- Training round - Accelerate with experts: The Top 10 excellent teams will enter an intensive training program with experienced experts. Here, you will be trained in presentation skills, debate, and project presentation - the factors to conquer investors.
- Final Round – Shine on the Big Stage: The strongest teams will advance to the final round, where they present their ideas to a panel of experienced judges, investors, and experts - an important step to bring their startup projects closer to reality.
Round 1
Judging panel
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Fastdo
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Gbalo
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GenZ Mental Health
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Go Noi Xanh Herbal Essential Oil
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Rom Ra Eco – Biodegradable Packaging
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Solution and Installation of Floating Waste Collection and Oil Skimming System on Water Surfaces
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SmartFinEdu – A Comprehensive Financial Education Platform Integrated with Artificial Intelligence (AI)
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Tiktour
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enfue - #1 ATS of Vietnam powered with AI
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MekongAI – Tailored AI Solutions for Small and Medium Enterprises
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LocalLife.Asia – A Sustainable Community-Based Tourism Platform
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AI Smart Sales – Intelligent Automated Selling Solution
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Vertex - Indexing layer and Data marketplace
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LotusEase – Semi-Automatic Fresh Lotus Seed Shelling Machine
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Cho Ca Phe
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Governing Unit
People's Committee of Da Nang City
Implementing Agency
Department of Science and Technology of Da Nang
Organizing Unit
Co - Organizing Unit
Companion Unit
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