STARTUP PITCHFEST 2026 – FOSTERING INVESTMENT CONNECTIONS AT THE 8TH ANNUAL INTERNATIONAL CONFERENCE OF SAIGON HIGH-TECH PARK

Startup Pitchfest 2026, organized by the Saigon Hi-Tech Park Incubation Center in collaboration with Silver Lion Enterprise Impact, serves as a bridge connecting technology startups with investors, businesses, and experts. The event aims to expand opportunities for collaboration, product development, and the commercialization of technological solutions.

The 8th Annual International Conference of Saigon Hi-Tech Park was held at FPT University in Ho Chi Minh City, attracting more than 500 delegates, including Ho Chi Minh City leaders, experts, scientists, enterprises, domestic and international investors, as well as lecturers and students from universities across the region.

Under the theme “High-Tech Urban Development – A Driving Force for Ho Chi Minh City’s Growth in a New Era”, the conference featured in-depth presentations, a strategic technology exhibition, and investment networking activities for technology startups. Among these activities, Startup Pitchfest 2026 stood out as a key highlight of the investment networking program, helping strengthen connections between technology startups, enterprises, and investors.

The program was jointly organized by SHTP-IC and Silver Lion, with the aim of providing startups with opportunities to showcase their products, share their development strategies, and explore potential partnerships within the innovation ecosystem.

At Startup Pitchfest 2026, a range of startups pursuing diverse technological directions presented their projects. Notable solutions included an integrated ERP system for businesses, autonomous driving assistance technology for watercraft, a robotic rubber-tapping system, and emerging space technologies. This diversity highlights the potential for technology applications across various industries while reflecting startups’ efforts to research and develop innovative products that address real-world needs.

In addition to presentations, the program provided startups with opportunities to engage directly with experts, enterprises, and investors. Through these discussions, the teams gained professional insights, evaluated market potential, and identified suitable development directions. These connections also represent an important step in helping startups further refine their products, enhance their commercialization potential, and expand their partner networks.

Through this program, SHTP-IC continues to strengthen its role in connecting and supporting technology startups, accompanying them throughout product development, market access, and investment fundraising. At the same time, the collaboration between SHTP-IC and Silver Lion helps foster stronger connections among stakeholders in the innovation and startup ecosystem, promoting the practical application of promising technological solutions and contributing to the development of Ho Chi Minh City as a high-tech urban center.