On October 29, the National Innovation Center (NIC), Ministry of Finance, in coordination with the Representative Office of the National IT Industry Promotion Agency of Korea (NIPA) in Hanoi (KICC Hanoi), organized the Investment Pitching Program (IR Pitching) within the framework of the Vietnam – Korea AI and Digital Technology Forum 2026.
The IR Pitching 2026 program was organized to realize the spirit of Vietnam – Korea cooperation in the field of AI and digital technology, creating a bridge between tech startups and the investment and innovation ecosystems of both nations. In the context of AI and digital transformation playing an increasingly important role in economic development, the program aims to promote investment connectivity, market expansion, and international cooperation for technology enterprises.
The program enables startups to connect with investors and potential partners, seek investment opportunities, and expand their markets; at the same time, it supports enterprises and corporations in accessing new technological solutions, finding partners to solve practical problems, and fostering open innovation. For investors and startup support organizations, the program is an opportunity to access high-potential startups, expand networks, and seek Vietnam – Korea cooperation opportunities.
Mr. Kim Min Seuk, Head of NIPA Representative Office in Vietnam, said that today’s event is an opportunity for startups from both sides to introduce their technology and business vision, and find partners to grow together, especially in the field of AI. Photo: NIC.
Participating in IR Pitching 2026 were 10 startups from Vietnam and South Korea operating in the fields of education, artificial intelligence, healthcare, IoT, robotics, environmental technology, and data infrastructure. The startups presented technological solutions aimed at practical application and market expansion.
In the field of education, Hello Science Edu (South Korea) develops a learning platform applying AI and learning data, supporting teachers in identifying students’ needs and delivering personalized learning curricula. BNV (South Korea) develops Agentic AI solutions for education and enterprises, focusing on personalized learning, AI assistants supporting coding, and operational workflow automation.
In the field of IoT and Robotics, VEEP (Vietnam) provides energy-saving solutions under the EaaS model, applying AIoT to reduce energy costs, cut carbon emissions, and increase the utilization of renewable energy. V-Indoor Care (Vietnam) develops real-time indoor air quality monitoring technology, combining simulation and AI to optimize air conditioning systems, improve environmental quality, and reduce electricity consumption.
Mr. Do Tien Thinh, Deputy Director of NIC, said that through the IR Pitching 2026 Program, NIC continues to foster connections between startups and investors, enterprises, and international partners, contributing to supporting innovative startups in accessing development resources and expanding markets.
In the field of digital transformation and AI, AIZ (Vietnam) provides an enterprise intelligence platform, integrating data from multiple sources and applying AI to support automation, improve operational efficiency, and assist decision-making.
In the field of healthcare, VICI Dentia (Vietnam) develops an AI platform for dental image analysis, supporting doctors in diagnosing maxillofacial pathologies and abnormalities, while automating the creation of electronic medical records.
In the field of environmental technology, NomoGreen is a digital ecosystem connecting farmers, farms, agricultural supply stores, cooperatives, enterprises, and consumers on a unified platform. With continuous AI and data, NomoGreen supports production management, business operations, traceability, and supply chain optimization.
In the field of spatial AI, computer vision, and smart sensors, Farmity (South Korea) develops Spatial AI solutions using mmWave radar and computer vision to identify space and behavior and analyze 3D environments, targeting applications in healthcare, industry, unmanned aerial vehicles, and smart cities.
In the field of IoT, Smart Building, and infrastructure management, EMCT (South Korea) develops the BDApp platform supporting remote monitoring and control of building systems such as fire prevention and fighting, elevators, and parking lots, contributing to enhancing safety and operational efficiency.
The evaluation panel included experts from Vietnam and South Korea.
In the field of database and enterprise data infrastructure, Altibase (South Korea) develops a high-performance database management system with a Hybrid DBMS architecture, supporting high-speed data storage, retrieval, and processing, meeting real-time data processing requirements across multiple fields.
At the end of the presentations, the Evaluation Panel selected and awarded prizes to the 03 startups with the best presentations. Among them, Altibase (South Korea) won First Prize, V-Indoor Care (Vietnam) won Second Prize, and VEEP (Vietnam) won Third Prize.
In addition to gifts and awards, the 03 highest-achieving startups receive free workspace support at the NIPA Headquarters (Nurikkum Square R&D Tower, Seoul, South Korea) in 2027. This is an opportunity for startups to access the Korean tech ecosystem, expand partner networks, connect with businesses and investors, and seek development opportunities in the international market.
Through the IR Pitching 2026 Program, NIC continues to foster connections between startups and investors, enterprises, and international partners, contributing to supporting innovative startups in accessing development resources and expanding markets. At the same time, the joint activity with NIPA contributes to strengthening Vietnam – Korea cooperation in the fields of AI, digital technology, and innovation.
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