HCM City (VNA) – Vietnam National Startup Support Centre, Amity Innovation Incubator (India) and Vietjet have launched the “Startup Flight” initiative, connecting the innovation ecosystem between Vietnam and India.
The launch ceremony of the “Startup Flight” initiative took place in Ho Chi Minh City with the participation of Government representatives, city leaders and experts from the Indian Institute of Technology.
As a co-founder of the initiative, Vietjet not only plays the role of an aviation bridge but also a pioneer, connecting intellectuals, cooperating in investment, helping Vietnamese and Indian startup talents reach out to the region and the world. The special program connects startup centers in Hanoi, Da Nang, Ho Chi Minh City with the largest and most dynamic cities in India where Vietjet has connecting flights such as New Delhi, Mumbai, Kochi, Bengaluru and Hyderabad.
The initiative aims to nurture talent and promote innovative solutions in four priority areas: Software & Data/AI, E-commerce & Retail, EdTech, and Transportation & Logistics. The winning teams will have the opportunity to develop into national unicorns, making a practical contribution to Vietnam’s rising era and India’s economic development.
Accordingly, from now to September 15, 2025, individuals or groups of up to 3 members from Vietnam and India are invited to submit proposals via the website TheStartUpFlight.vietjetair.com.
After the preliminary round, the 8 best teams, equivalent to 2 teams for each field, will be selected to participate in the “Startup Flight” with Vietjet, and receive direct advice from prestigious experts and founders from the two countries. The finalists will present their ideas to investors, with the winning team in each field receiving a cash prize of 1,000 USD, and a pair of Vietjet round-trip tickets between Vietnam and India.
Bui Trung Thuong, Trade Counselor, Head of Trade Office of the Embassy of Vietnam to India, shared: “India is a global powerhouse of technology and innovation. With 5/6 of Vietjet’s destinations in India listed among the world’s top 100 startup cities, we are proud that this is a technology platform that helps promote meaningful partnerships, cultural exchanges and inspire breakthrough ideas between Vietnam and India.”
The new-age carrier Vietjet has not only revolutionised the aviation industry in Vietnam but also been a pioneering airline across the region and around the world. With a focus on cost management ability, effective operations, and performance, applying the latest technology to all activities and leading the trend, Vietjet offers flying opportunities with cost-saving and flexible fares as well as diversified services to meet customers’ demands.
Vietjet is a fully-fledged member of International Air Transport Association (IATA) with the IATA Operational Safety Audit (IOSA) certificate. As Vietnam’s largest private carrier, the airline has been awarded the highest ranking for safety with 7 stars by the world’s only safety and product rating website airlineratings.com and listed as one of the world's 50 best airlines for healthy financing and operations by Airfinance Journal in many consecutive years. The airline has also been named as Best Low-Cost Carrier by renowned organizations such as Skytrax, CAPA, Airline Ratings, and many others.
The Vietnam National Startup Support Center (NSSC), a unit under the Ministry of Science and Technology, is the national strategic hub for startups and innovation. NSSC acts as a bridge between domestic aspirations and global opportunities, through policy programs, strategic alliances and pioneering technology commercialisation platforms.
Amity Innovation Incubator (AII) and Amity University Uttar Pradesh (AUUP) are proud to partner with Vietjet and the Vietnam National Startup Support Centre (NSSC) to promote the Vietnam-India startup ecosystem, spark innovation, knowledge sharing and cross-border collaboration in the field of technology and startups./.
