Global Shinhan Innoboost​ Innovation Program (Vietnam)

What they are Looking for?

• Top 5-7 Startups with the following criterias:
  • Industry Focus
    • Fintech & Beyond
    • AI & Data Intelligence, Tech-Driven Innovation (SalesTech, MarTech, E-commerce Tech, etc.)
  • Maturity Stage
    • Scale-Ready & Proven: Startups with strong market traction, revenue, and scalable business models.
  • Collaboration
    • Capable of proposing solutions or partnership models with Shinhan and its ecosystem companies in Vietnam to unlock mutual value.

What the program offers?

• Proof of Concept
  • 16 weeks of testing and validating solutions with Shinhan companies, fostering direct collaboration, real-world application and market fit.
• Cash Funding
  • Startups have the opportunity to receive cash funding of VND 200M each, for PoC development.​
• Training on Demand
  • Tailored training sessions led by industry experts. Topics include “Understanding Corporate Collaboration”, “Investor Readiness, & Fundraising”.
• Meetup & Showcase
  • Includes networking events, pitch sessions, and Demo Day, creating opportunities for exposure and strategic partnerships.
• Referrals & Support
  • Direct referrals to Shinhan’s extensive network of investors and business partners, for funding, collaboration, and scaling opportunities.

Who can apply?

• The program is open to a wide range of businesses — from startups, SMEs to medium and large companies — provided that the founding team or key decision maker is directly involved in the PoC implementation process.
• Shinhan is looking for startups/enterprises that already have products in the commercialization and growth stage, with clear traction in terms of customers and revenue to demonstrate the practicality and implementation capability of the solution.

For more information, visit Shinhan Future’s Lab.