15 selected applicants receive
By leading innovators
Online program
Funding
For top 5
for each team
Free equity funding
Base on the business plan
5 winning teams
receive
From leading experts
Include training and
One-on-one coaching
AI ACCELERATOR CHALLENGE 2021
AI IN PANDEMIC: ADAPTING TO THE NEW NORMAL
What is AAC 2021?
Spearheaded by the Ministry of Science & Technology (MOST) with support from the Aus4Innovation Program, the AI Accelerator Challenge 2021 (AAC 2021) is a brand-new national-wide competition calling for all innovators to share their bright ideas for rolling out artificial intelligence-driven innovation into new areas of industry, fields of science, and the day-to-day lives.
AI startup has undoubtedly been gaining a lot of attention in recent years in Vietnam, but they often lack the support or visibility they need to grow. AAC 2021 provides an exciting opportunity for innovators to receive seed funding and incubation training to help them maximize their chances of success.
What we are looking for?
The Ai Accelerator Challenge program is designed to open to any individuals and teams who want to contribute to the economic and social development of Vietnam by using AI (Artificial Intelligence) technology.
Who should apply?
Applicants must meet all of the following requirements: :
* Each team may enter only one project. A single individual cannot be a menber of more than one team.
Application
Applicants will be screened online based on the answers on the application form and selected for the next round
Pre-Accelerator
15 selected startups will enter an intensive 1-month bootcamp program in order to evaluate their personalities, mindsets, and collaboration with the program
Interview Round
These selected startups will be invited to make a 15 - 30 minutes presentation in front of expert panel
Acceleration Program
5 selected startups will enter 3-month intensive bootcamp program with access to mentoring and up to 200M VND in no equity funding
OUR MENTORS ARE YOURS
Take advantage of our exclusive mentor network to leverage their expertise and experience in building your company. Find out more HERE.
Mrs. Le Anh Thach
As a successful entrepreneur, an angel investor with more than 20 years of extensive experiences in creating companies, market research, and development, commercializing technology as well as leadership skills.
Mr. Linh Han
A co-founder and CEO of VSV Capital, a venture capital firm with $7 million worth of assets under management. So far it has made more than 80 investments, including in e-commerce startup Lozi and SaaS enterprise platform Base.
Mr. Gibs Song
With diverse experience ranging from technology development to venture investing, Gibs is a founder, investor and advisor for 16 startups. Currently, he is the venture partner of Big Basin Capital and VSV Capital.
AAC 2021 PORTFOLIO
Proudly brought to you the AAC 2021 Top 15 Finalists!
AIMed is focusing on addressing the Cervical Cancer Problem using AI Technologies.
Our goal is to create new transportation solution in the city via virtual-infrastructure for smart-flying-devices.
APPLICATION PACKAGE
In your application, please include the following:
1. A short description of your team and artificial intelligence-driven innovation (max 100 words)
2. A PowerPoint deck that demonstrates your innovation, your team and your ability to deliver impact (max 10 slides)
Judging criteria include:
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