The first-ever Viet Nam In2spire Award 2022 has been launched, aiming to honour representatives or brand ambassadors of innovative start-ups nationwide, and enterprises that have made great efforts in applying science, technology and innovation to solve social problems.

Within the framework of the Techfest Viet Nam 2022, the award not only promotes brands and introduces innovative start-up models to the domestic and international startup community, but also seeks, trains and replicates effective communication marketing models.

The total prize value will be up to VND200 million, with the first prize winner to receive a development promotion support package, and a communication service package to support personal brand development, worth VND100 million in total.

Entrants can advertise products and services they represent on social media platforms and a media network of 100 newspapers and radio stations. Also, they will have the opportunity to interact with more than 50 investment funds and domestic and international investors, as well as receive active support from many organisations and multi-disciplinary experts.

After the preliminary rounds, 30 outstanding representatives will be selected to the top 10 finalists. The finals are scheduled to take place from November 1 - 30, 2022.

Any interested businesses, units and individuals can register for the award at https://forms.gle/RL3ZdKa3FQDeTBim8 before 6:00pm on August 20.

Reporting by THIEN NGUYEN - Translating by M.DUNG