ITI Fund announced as strategic partner for CiC 2022

Wednesday, 02/11/2022 09:50 (GTM +7)

Creative Idea Challenge (CiC) is an annual startup competition organized by the Innovative Entrepreneurship Center – Vietnam National University, Ho Chi Minh City (IEC). CiC has been open for nationwide students since 2016.

ITI Fund_Introduce (1) In April 2022, ITI Fund signed a cooperation agreement with IEC as a strategic partner

In 2022, ITI Fund was honoured to collaborate with CiC as a strategic partner. In addition to current sponsorship, ITI fund also deeply participates in the program as judges, speakers, mentors, etc., in the competition rounds, demonstrating the philosophy of accompanying partners and startups in Vietnam’s startup ecosystem. The “CiC 2022 Startup Idea” competition has gathered more than 300 ideas, creative solutions, and startup projects from a large number of young people; attracting 700 participants from 215 universities, colleges, and high schools across the country to register and reach over 705,000 students.

Mr. Nguyen Luong Quang, Investment Principal at ITI Fund, as a judge at the Top 25 round of CiC 2022

Each project teams in CIC 2022 have a 7-month period to participate in training programs and experiential activities (Bootcamp) to develop the mindset and skills necessary for an entrepreneur, with the support of experts and successful startups.

ITI-Fund-CiC-2022_Mentor Mr. Vo Tuan Kiet, Investment Principal at ITI Fund, was a mentor in CiC 2022 Top10 round

Overcoming more than 300 projects in four rounds, the 21 most impressive projects competed in the final round. The winner receives rewards, including cash and sponsors’ support in research and development.

Mr. Ngo Dinh Dat, ITI Fund Managing Director as a judge at the CiC 2022 final round

ITI Fund expresses its optimism for continued collaboration with CiC 2022, as both entities strive towards fostering a thriving and dynamic startup ecosystem in Vietnam.