LIF Global Vietnam National Partner Joins the International Country Partners Programme in the United Kingdom

Alongside the journey of Vietnamese innovators at LIF Global 2026, KisStartup, as theNational Partner of LIF Global in Vietnam, is officially participating in the International Country Partners Programme (ICP) —an exclusive programme designed for national partners across the global LIF Global network. KisStartup joins organizations from Brazil, India, the Philippines, and Jordan, all of which play active roles in developing their national startup ecosystems, fostering innovation, and advancing technology commercialization.

More Than a Learning Programme – A Platform for Co-Creating a Global Innovation Ecosystem

Held over one week in the United Kingdom, the ICP is designed specifically for organizations implementing the LIF Global programme in their respective countries.

Rather than a conventional training programme, it serves as a collaborative platform where partners exchange experiences, strengthen international partnerships, and co-design new initiatives to accelerate technology transfer and research commercialization on a global scale.

Representing KisStartup, Ms. Nguyen Dang Tuan Minh will participate in a series of specialized activities, including:

• Exploring the United Kingdom's innovation ecosystem and successful models for ecosystem development.
• Engaging in discussions on technology transfer and the commercialization of university research.
• Visiting leading research institutions, innovation centres, and technology organizations in London.
• Participating in sessions on technology venture incubation, global mentorship, and strategies for supporting startups in international growth.
• Observing and engaging with the LIF Global Pitchingsessions, where innovators from around the world present their solutions before an international panel of experts.
• Joining Community of Practice discussions to exchange insights with national partners and co-create future collaborative initiatives.
• Meeting with innovation support organizations, industry leaders, and LIF Global's strategic partners to expand international collaboration opportunities.

Vietnam's Contribution to the Global LIF Network

KisStartup's participation as Vietnam's National Partner reflects not only its role in implementing the LIF Global programme in Vietnam but also creates an opportunity to bring the experiences and perspectives of Vietnam's innovation ecosystem to the international stage.

Through these engagements, KisStartup aims to share practical lessons from Vietnam—from startup development and research commercialization to digital transformation, innovation programmes, and impact-driven initiatives—with partners from around the world.

At the same time, the programme offers valuable opportunities to learn from international best practices, enabling KisStartup to further strengthen its support programmes for businesses, universities, startups, and innovation organizations across Vietnam.

Creating New Opportunities for International Collaboration

One of the programme's greatest values lies not only in its learning sessions, but in the relationships it fosters.

Connections established among national partners have the potential to evolve into long-term collaborations, including:

• Co-developing cross-border startup acceleration programmes.
• Connecting Vietnamese businesses and startups with international markets.
• Collaborating on technology transfer and research commercialization initiatives.
• Facilitating exchanges of experts, mentors, and educational resources.
• Developing joint innovation initiatives that contribute to sustainable development and positive social impact.

For KisStartup, the programme also represents an important opportunity to expand its international partnership network, bringing new knowledge, resources, and collaboration opportunities back to Vietnam to further enhance support for businesses, startups, universities, and innovation organizations.

We believe that every conversation, every collaborative session, and every partnership established throughout this programme in the United Kingdom will help create long-term opportunities that connect Vietnamese innovations with the global innovation community.

Throughout this journey, KisStartup will continue sharing updates, insights, and collaboration opportunities from the United Kingdom while transforming international experiences into practical programmes that support businesses, startups, universities, and innovation organizations in Vietnam.

Innovation knows no borders. It is a journey built on collaboration, knowledge sharing, and collective efforts to create lasting positive impact for society.