Media and press organizations face challenges accelerating content production’s speed and quality. Is Artificial Intelligence (AI) a breakthrough solution that brings organisations step by step closer to the goal of technologising the content production process? Contradictions about AI: Great Solution or Potential Threat? Artificial Intelligence (AI) is a hot topic for businesses. Here are some … Read more
Plastic Waste, A Global Dilemma That Demands Urgent Action Plastic is widely used worldwide because of its convenience and low cost. It brings unpredictable dangers, having a significant impact on the socioeconomic development of each country. According to UN Environment Programme, each year, the amount of plastic waste on a global scale is enough to … Read more
Climate Tech, Technology Behind Climate Change Solutions Climate tech is technologies that focus on reducing Greenhouse Gas (GHG) emissions or addressing the effects of global warming, thereby helping communities, businesses, and governments understand the risks, which have solutions to adapt and enhance resilience to climate change. Transform Challenges into Opportunities for Trends According to NASA, … Read more
Ho Chi Minh City, on March 16, 2023, there was an agreement signing ceremony between ITI Fund (ITI Startup Innovation Fund) and BenKon (Benkon Joint Stock Company), a Vietnam startup climate tech. This cooperation finalized the Benkon USD 500K seeding round lead by ITI Fund. The signing ceremony of the investment contract and strategic cooperation … Read more
Given the rising standards of living and increasingly stringent product requirements, startups and marketing professionals require the support and integration of valuable tools to succeed. This article, ITI Fund will delve into popular and widely-used strategic frameworks for businesses. 4. AARRR Pirate Metrics AARRR, or Pirate Metrics, is a framework developed by Dave McClure to … Read more
The global market saw capital-raising deals worth millions: 2021 market trends continue into Q1 2022 despite the Covid-19 situation. However, inflation and recession caused startup investment capital to decline. Q2 2022 saw several startups cease operations due to insufficient capital. Experts warn of a “funding winter” lasting at least two years, urging startups to prioritize … Read more
The importance of transparency and negotiation in the relationship between investment funds and startups was highlighted by a lawsuit against an enterprise invested by IDGVV 15 Limited and IDG Ventures Vietnam in 2007. IDG Ventures Vietnam sues VCCorp tech company for alleged governance lapses After investing capital into a startup, investors typically place their trust … Read more
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. In April 2022, ITI Fund signed a cooperation agreement with IEC as a strategic partner In 2022, ITI Fund was honoured to … Read more
The fashion industry is responsible for 10% of global carbon emissions and generates significant waste, with only 15% of textiles in the US being recycled. Sustainable practices and innovation are urgently needed to reduce its environmental impact. In response to the economic downturn caused by the pandemic, brands increasingly prioritise sustainability alongside design, leading to … Read more
The increasing popularity of mobile devices in Asia is a cornerstone for innovative smartphone business models. According to Jesus Martin – Head of Strategy at Microsoft, super apps, games and e-commerce were the top 3 Asia startup trends in 2022. Further information provided by ITI Fund is below: Super-app According to Martin, the proliferation of … Read more