DNES, a Da Nang - based incubator focusing on helping seed-stage startups take off the ground is calling for startup projects from Da Nang and other Vietnamese localities to register for the 11th three-month creative startup incubation programme- Batch XI.

The time-efficient, cost-saving programme aims to help startups perfect a viable business model, thereby increasing their growth opportunities and access to investment capital.

During the 4-month course named Finc with no fee or equity for joining, the participants have a chance to verify market assumptions and business models through intensive workshops and weekly 1-1 mentoring meetings.

Besides, they can enjoy startups support services from Finc' partners: Coworking space Amazone Web Services and Google Cloud, plus business registration, IP and legal consulting services, attend such startup events as SURF and Techfest.

With regard to seed funding policies, DNES’s investment arm Flying Fish Investment (FFI) is ready to provide seed money to potential companies completing the programme.

The programme is totally suitable for all early stage startups active in all aspects, particularly giving the priority to those involved in information technology, biotechnology, automation, hi-tech education, hi-tech agriculture and other related industries.

With regard to the event’s timeline, applications are accepted until July 20 at http://bit.ly/apply-finc.

Since 2016, DNES has organised incubation courses with the participation of about 70 eligible startup projects. The selected startups are eligible for programmes focused on fundamentals such as product-market fit, go-to-market, HR/team and fundraising.

Also, a large amount of investment capital has been raised for such elite projects as Datbike, Hekate, and Cashbag.

By KHANG NINH- Translated by A.T