We nurture early-stage innovations, forest-based enterprises, and experimental labs to scale solutions that regenerate ecosystems and empower communities.
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.
A co-creation space where IID runs experimental initiatives like Water Challenge and MindLab to address sustainability challenges through collaboration, innovation, and applied research.
IID’s incubation programs that support startups, social enterprises, and youth innovators from idea development to real-world implementation and scaling.
Providing market insights and policy updates to help enterprises make informed decisions and adapt to industry trends.
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Incubation and acceleration programs that support early-stage enterprises in strengthening business models and scaling growth through tailored guidance and 1:1 mentoring.
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Connecting enterprises to markets, finance, and talent, including distribution channels, funding opportunities, and skilled human resources for sustainable development.
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An IID-led innovation initiative focused on mental health, designed to become a holistic innovation lab supporting the mental well-being of young people in Vietnam through experimentation, co-creation, and solution development.
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The UNESCO Water Challenge for Young Innovators 2025 empowers young people in Vietnam to develop practical solutions for water challenges, while connecting them with experts, seed funding, project testing, and international science opportunities.
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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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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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Part of the SAFE Initiative, Forest Ecopreneurs 2025 supports Vietnamese businesses in forestry, sustainable energy, services, and technology applications through online training and mentorship with volunteer business mentors.
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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 — bringing opportunities, knowledge, and networking within the Japanese business environment to Vietnamese startups.
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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. The program connected 200+ social impact businesses nationwide through training, coaching, innovation tours, exhibitions, and digital transformation activities.
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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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