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The startup scene in Viet Nam
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Hanoi’s 2026–2030 plan sets a municipal target for at least 30% of university and research-institute results to be transferred to businesses. This is a target, not an achieved result.
Startup ecosystem standing
Where Hanoi ranks
| Ranking | Edition | Position | Since last edition | Trust | What it measures |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 Global Startup Ecosystem Index (cities) | 2025 | #148 | No prior edition | B | Ecosystem, Activity, Finance, Business Climate |
 Emerging Ecosystems Ranking (GSER Top 100) | 2021 | 91 to 100 | No prior edition | C | Ecosystem, Performance, Finance, Talent |
15 organizations with a profile
Who's based in Hanoi
Investors 6
Investor
InvestorInvesting in Vietnam's future.
InvestorInvesting in Vietnam's future through strategic partnerships.
The 3 most prominent of 6. Browse all investors
Incubators 4
IncubatorNurturing the next generation of digital leaders.
IncubatorTogether we build a Smart Nation.
IncubatorCatalyst for growth and innovation in Vietnam.
The 3 most prominent of 4. Browse all incubators
Accelerators 3
AcceleratorEmpowering innovation and entrepreneurship in Vietnam.
AcceleratorAccelerating tech-driven startups in Vietnam.
AcceleratorAccelerating Web3 innovation on the Aptos platform.
Venture studios 2
Venture studioBuilding ventures through collaboration and operational support.
Venture studioNurturing the next generation of tech unicorns.
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Raising in Hanoi
Investors based here, and the programs that take teams at your stage.
Get investor introsFinding startups in Hanoi
Accelerators and incubators here see the earliest teams first.
Get startups that fitScouting in Hanoi
Campuses and communities are where teams form before anyone funds them.
Start scoutingFrom public sources
What the sources say about Hanoi
HIHUB describes itself as a majority state-owned connector across government, research and business.
Source: About Hanoi Innovation HubHanoi's portal reported a planned VND1.2 trillion venture fund in December 2025, with state participation capped at 49%; no current intake was verified.
Source: Hanoi envisions to become nation's hub for innovationCốc Cốc lists an office in Hanoi; that address does not by itself establish where the company was founded.
Source: Về Cốc Cốc (About Cốc Cốc)Cốc Cốc says it reached 30 million users across platforms in 2023.
Source: Về Cốc Cốc (About Cốc Cốc)KiotViet lists its head office in Cua Nam Ward, Hanoi.
Source: Về chúng tôi | KiotViet CorporationKiotViet says it passed 150,000 customers and raised $45 million from KKR in 2021; these are company-wide figures.
Source: Về chúng tôi | KiotViet Corporation
Questions about Hanoi
How does Hanoi rank as a startup ecosystem?
Its best position is #148 in StartupBlink Index (cities) (2025). It appears in 2 published rankings; the table above lists each one.
How many startup investors are based in Hanoi?
6 investors based in Hanoi have a profile here, including Nexttech Group of Technopreneurs, Leadvisors Capital Group and Asia Business Builders. The real number is higher.
Are there accelerators or incubators in Hanoi?
Yes. Hanoi has 3 accelerators, 4 incubators and 2 venture studios on record, including KisStartup, YDLI (Young Digital Leader Incubator) and Renaissanc Partners.
Geographic proximity
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