Kicking off at the beginning of the second semester of the 2024–2025 academic year, the NIIE START-UP 2025 competition, organized by the NTT Institute of International Education (NIIE), has received enthusiastic participation from students across various majors. After several rigorous rounds of evaluation based on creativity, practical applicability, and development potential, the Top 10 outstanding projects officially advancing to the Final Round have been revealed.
This year’s projects showcase breakthrough and diverse ideas, ranging from Blockchain technology and smart applications to healthy food business models and green lifestyle and healthcare products—truly reflecting the spirit of innovation that NIIE aims to foster through its training programs.
List of the Top 10 Finalist Projects:
| No. |
Project Name |
| 1 | “Made in Vietnam” Blockchain Platform for Supply Chain |
| 2 | FirstKits |
| 3 | Smart Shopping Cart System |
| 4 | Sweet & Fresh |
| 5 | Mama’s Lunch: Homemade Lunchboxes |
| 6 | G&L Library |
| 7 | Scenta’s Detox Water |
| 8 | Forever Green Herbs |
| 9 | Non-Alcoholic Beverage Business |
| 10 | FitFast Meal – Healthy Fast Food for Gym-Goers |
Final Round Details:
⏰ Time: 8:00 AM – May 23, 2025
📍 Venue: M104 – NTT Institute of International Education – District 7 Campus
Competition Format:
- Each team will have 10 minutes to present their project in front of the Judges’ Panel.
- Followed by 10 minutes of direct Q&A to defend their ideas and receive feedback from experienced experts and entrepreneurs.
Prize Structure:
🎖 1 First Prize: 3,500,000 VND
🎖 1 Second Prize: 3,000,000 VND
🎖 1 Third Prize: 2,500,000 VND
🎖 7 Consolation Prizes: 1,000,000 VND each
The road ahead is not just an opportunity for the teams to compete, but also a chance to refine, validate, and prove the feasibility of their ideas, while demonstrating their ability to persuade future investors and businesses. Every presentation and every minute of direct debate will be a test of the students’ resilience and growth.
Let’s count down with NIIE to the Final Round of NIIE START-UP 2025 and cheer on these promising young entrepreneurs!
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GLOBAL LEARNING – GLOBAL SUCCESS
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