Super Vietnam PitchFest 2025
Introduction
Super Vietnam Pitchfest is a premier startup competition where innovation meets opportunity in Web3 and AI applications. The Top 10 outstanding startups will pitch their ideas live in front of a panel of esteemed judges comprising top venture capitalists and leaders from prominent organizations in the industry.
Timeline
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Super Vietnam Pitchfest is a premier startup competition where innovation meets opportunity in Web3 and AI applications. The Top 10 outstanding startups will pitch their ideas live in front of a panel of esteemed judges comprising top venture capitalists and leaders from prominent organizations in the industry.
Hosted during Super Vietnam 2025 – the flagship blockchain and AI tech week in Da Nang – this is your chance to witness groundbreaking ideas, connect with industry leaders, and discover the next wave of tech disruptors.
Participating in Pitchfest offers the spotlight to pitch in front of leading investors and essential stepping stones to accelerate fundraising and scale into new markets. Teams will have the opportunity to receive:
Cash prizes & exclusive service packages from sponsors
Direct access to a funding pool of over USD 500,000 from 5 prominent VCs and Foundations
Media coverage on the Super Vietnam 2025 portal featured on VnExpress
Featured startup profiles on VnExpress, increasing brand credibility and boosting SEO visibility
Eligible startups that qualify for the voting round will be featured on Super Vietnam's official social media channels.
The top 20 startups will be showcased in a series of highlight articles about PitchFest projects, published on VnExpress.net.
Live pitching in front of over 6,000 attendees at the Super Vietnam stage
Professionally recorded pitch videos are published on Super Vietnam’s official YouTube channel
Startup decks distributed to a curated network of 30+ active venture capital firms.
These rewards not only elevate your startup’s visibility but also unlock further investment, collaboration, and market expansion opportunities.
The competition is open to startups in Vietnam and internationally that are in the Seed/Private stage and are seeking investors, publishers, or strategic partners. Eligible applicants must meet the following criteria:
Web3 or AI application products/projects with a functioning MVP (Minimum Viable Product)
Growing user base
Experienced founding team
Total funds raised to date under USD 2 million
There is no limit to the number of projects submitted by an individual or organization
All product types with a prototype or full release version may participate
Entries must not violate copyrights, community standards, history, or sovereignty laws
All project-related information must be transparent and accurate
1. Phases
| stage | date | timeline |
|---|---|---|
| Project registration opens | 25/04/2025 | Online |
| Project registration closes | 20/05/2025 | Online |
| Community Voting on Super Vietnam’s X | 05/05 - 27/05/2025 | Online |
| Final Pitch Round | 04/06/2025 | Hybrid (Online and onsite at Super Vietnam 2025) |
| Award Ceremony | 05/06/2025 | Hybrid (Online and onsite at Super Vietnam 2025) |
2. How to Register
Applicants must complete the registration form on the official Pitchfest portal (Super Vietnam 2025 website) with all required fields.
The Organizing Committee will notify the projects that qualify for the voting round via email.
Contact: [email protected]
1. Judges
The judging panel will include reputable experts and representatives from top-tier investment funds. The official list will be announced on the Pitchfest portal.
2. Prizes
The total value of awards for the Top 5 winning startups includes:
A media package on the Super Vietnam 2025 portal featured on VnExpress for the Top 5 outstanding teams.
Cash prize: 50,000,000 VND
1. Project Registration Phase (April 24 – May 20, 2025)
Startups will register their project information on the VNExpress portal or the Super Vietnam website.
Projects that meet the criteria as evaluated by the Organizing Committee will be introduced through posts on Super Vietnam’s X (Twitter) account for community voting.
2. Evaluation Phase (May 20 – May 27, 2025)
Scoring will be weighted:
50% from public voting count on the number of reactions & reposts on our series of highlighted project posts on Super Vietnam’s X
50% from the judges' evaluation
The top 20 startups will be featured in a series of 4 highlight articles about standout PitchFest projects, published on VnExpress.net.
3. Final Pitch Round (June 4, 2025)
Each of the Top 10 startups will present their project/product on stage.
Each team has 10 minutes to pitch and respond to live questions from the judging panel and investors.
4. Award Ceremony (June 5, 2025)
The Top 5 most highly-rated and qualified projects will be awarded.
The ceremony will be held during the Super Vietnam Blockchain & AI Week.
The Organizing Committee is not responsible for late or unsuccessful submissions.
All submitted information and documents must be accurate and transparent.
Participants are responsible for the legitimacy and copyright of their entries under Vietnamese and international law.
By participating, entrants grant the Organizing Committee the right to:
Publish the submitted products
Present them publicly
Distribute via digital or physical means
In case of any dispute or issue not covered by these rules, the Organizing Committee reserves the right to make the final decision.
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