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An incubation and acceleration hub for forest-based enterprises in Vietnam, supporting capacity building, knowledge access, and connections to markets, finance, and talent for sustainable growth.
An incubation hub that develops and operates people-centered projects to address social challenges and foster a more inclusive society.
IID’s incubation programs that support startups, social enterprises, and youth innovators from idea development to real-world implementation and scaling.
EVI Hub supports forest-based enterprises through incubation and acceleration programs designed to strengthen business models, financial management, market readiness, and long-term growth. Through training, mentoring, coaching, and peer learning, enterprises gain the practical skills and strategic support needed to scale sustainably.
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EVI Hub provides market insights, policy updates, and practical knowledge on sustainable business, ESG, green finance, and forest-based economies. By connecting enterprises with relevant research, tools, and industry expertise, the Hub helps businesses adapt to emerging opportunities and make informed decisions.
EVI Hub connects enterprises with the resources needed for growth, including market access, financial opportunities, technical experts, and ecosystem partners. The Hub supports branding, buyer connections, funding readiness, and collaboration across local and regional sustainability networks.
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A collaborative initiative between IID and the British Council that strengthens young people’s skills and access to inclusive employment and entrepreneurship through practical training, mentorship, and tailored support, helping participants build confidence and pursue sustainable livelihoods.
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An IID-led innovation initiative that fosters young people’s mental wellbeing in Vietnam through intergenerational connection, using experimentation, co-creation, and solution development to address emerging mental health and social challenges.
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DeafGo Vietnam is an IID-led initiative developed with DeafNuri and Vietnamese partners to build an accessible tourism ecosystem. It equips Deaf people to design and lead travel experiences for domestic and international Deaf travelers. LinkedIn
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The Social Enterprise Innovation Program (SEIP), led by VSFA, IID, and partners, supports Vietnamese eco-enterprises and social enterprises through training, mentoring, certification, and market access. In 2025, the program focuses on strengthening innovation, branding, and networking opportunities, including participation at Techfest Vietnam 2025.
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The UNESCO Water Challenge for Young Innovators 2025, organized by the UNESCO Office in Vietnam and the Institute for Innovation and Development (IID), aims to empower young people to develop innovative and impactful solutions for water challenges in support of SDG 6 in Vietnam.
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A student-focused social impact startup acceleration program that supports young innovators in developing and scaling solutions to address social and environmental challenges in Vietnam through training, mentorship, and seed funding.
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The first and only startup acceleration program in Vietnam dedicated to Vietnamese and Japanese startups. Organized by TSI and Tsucrea under the Tokyo Metropolitan Government, and implemented in Vietnam by IID, JCI builds a comprehensive startup ecosystem between Vietnam and Japan.
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Implemented by IID under the ISEE COVID Project, SIBs Connect Market 2024 strengthened Vietnam’s social impact business ecosystem through capacity building, networking, and market access.
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The SAFE Initiative supports businesses and projects focused on forest biodiversity conservation, ecosystem restoration, and sustainable livelihoods across Vietnam, Laos, Cambodia, and Bhutan. Forest Ecopreneur 2025 is an online training and mentorship program for 40 Vietnamese businesses, supported by 40 volunteer business mentors over five months.
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In 2025, IID will be the implementing partner for the Bayer Foundation's Women Entrepreneurship Award (WEA) in Vietnam. This is a global award for female entrepreneurs with innovative solutions in two areas: health and food security, while also encouraging models for responding to climate change.
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“This trip has been the most meaningful experience of my life… After 13 years of staying within my comfort zone, thanks to this program, I've finally stepped outside to learn, to feel myself 'grown' and to know exactly what I need to do for my future.”
The Crab Family is not just a business model, but a passion that Ms. Han has been dedicated to for over a decade. However, throughout those 13 years, she admits that she focused only on familiar local activities, was hesitant to change, and never truly stepped out of her comfort zone. The business operated instinctively and relied on existing experience, lacking a longer-term vision and strategic plans for breakthrough success.
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