A Meaningful Milestone After 10 Years of Steadfast Innovation
At the National Exhibition of Achievements—held by the Ministry of Science and Technology to celebrate the 80th anniversary of Vietnam’s National Day—we were deeply honored to see the KisStartup logo featured on the map of Vietnam’s innovation and startup ecosystem. This recognition is not only a source of pride for us, but also a reminder to remain humble, dedicated, and resilient throughout our decade-long journey supporting entrepreneurs.
In a world eager for quick, headline-grabbing success, we believe that true change comes from perseverance. Every startup we accompany is more than a figure in a report; it is a vital piece of a larger picture. Every trainer we mentor will, in turn, pass knowledge to hundreds of students in the years ahead. That is how we understand sustainable innovation: not by creating one-off miracles, but by laying the foundation for positive change to multiply on its own.
Execution Matters More Than Ideas
After years of working with hundreds of startups, KisStartup has learned a crucial truth: good ideas can come from anywhere, but the ability to turn those ideas into reality is rare. That’s why entrepreneurship isn’t a race against time—it’s a race to shorten the learning curve and build the fundamental capabilities needed to transform ideas into sustainable action.
When implementing donor-funded projects in general—and the IDAP program in particular—we chose not to simply teach businesses how to use digital tools. Instead, we approached it as an inclusive, market-system-oriented effort to develop a comprehensive digital transformation ecosystem. We put businesses and their needs at the center. For the ecosystem’s players to work effectively together, every stakeholder must strengthen their own capacity. Once that happens, universities can connect with enterprises, service providers can link with users, and a self-sustaining support network can emerge. This process has deepened our understanding of our own role.
Along the way, KisStartup has helped startups expand their markets. Companies like So Ban Hang and Sac Moc Tinh not only brought technology to new audiences but also uncovered fresh needs. To foster local ecosystem models, we’ve invested in understanding our partners’ requirements as well as in sharpening our own expertise. Our organization and projects serve as incubators where all ecosystem stakeholders can participate and grow.
Inclusive Innovation, Broader Connections
One of the most valuable lessons from our innovation journey came through the IDAP4D program, where we opened opportunities for people with disabilities. At first, we thought we were creating chances for a specific group. But with creative methods and flexible approaches, locally run service providers led by people with disabilities began to take shape. From these efforts, a model for enabling persons with disabilities to join the digital transformation has emerged—one that is closely intertwined with the local ecosystem.
Responsibility on the National Innovation Map
Seeing the KisStartup logo on Vietnam’s national startup and innovation map brought not just pride, but also a profound sense of responsibility. It’s a call to keep laying small but steady building blocks so that, one day, innovation will no longer be the privilege of a select few, but the shared capability of an entire community.
Presence at the Exhibition Extended to 15/09/2025
Being featured in the national exhibition—whose duration the Prime Minister has decided to extend until 15/09/2025—is not only a recognition, but also a daily reminder of our commitment. The past ten years are only the beginning. We believe that with every small yet steady step, KisStartup will continue to be a trusted companion, helping transform aspirations into reality and ideas into positive impact for the community and society.
KisStartup – Knowledge Transformed into Action, Aspirations into Reality!
Innovation for Sustainable Community Development
On September 5th, 2022, a training session on personnel and operation management was organized by the Vietnam Women's Union and KisStartup Joint Stock Company with the participation of representatives of the Vietnam Women's Union and also Hai Phong and Da Nang district women union. The training session did not only stop at training but also marked the beginning of the journey building in-depth start-up support activities for women in the localities.
