Da Nang-based Songhan incubator is calling for applications for the 7^th batch of the ‘Viet Nam Tourism Startup’ (VTS 2021) programme, which is open to all startups across Viet Nam, with priority given to ones based Da Nang and other localities in Central Viet Nam, Ha Noi and Ho Chi Minh City and other tourism destinations.

The VTS 2021 is mainly being held in Da Nang, Ha Noi, and Ho Chi Minh City, and the event’s specific timelines will be adjusted, depending on the number of registrations.

Applications for VTS 2021 are now accepted at [bit.ly/DANGKY_VTS2021].

The programme is running from July 2021 to May 2022 with rounds: the selection of eligible applications, interviews and orientations, in-depth training, consultation and investment connection.

In particular, in the first 4 months, from July to October 2021, there are 6 training sessions on enhancing business operation and market development skills. In the subsequent 6 months, from November 2021 to May 2022, appeals for seeding funding will be made.

VTS 2021 aims to help startups and small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) solve problems relating to business operations, strategies, models and market development plans so that they can achieve the set goals in terms of capacity and market development, and investment attraction.

VTS has been hosted by Songhan incubator in collaboration with partners in Viet Nam's tourism and service startup ecosystem. Over the past 4 years, the programme has successfully incubated more than 62 tourism and service startup projects.

Reporting by THU HA – Translating by A.T