INSTITUTE OF INNOVATION
INNOVATION PATHWAY
About UII
At the UEH Institute of Innovation (UII), we believe innovation is a journey, not just a destination. The UII Innovator Pathway is a comprehensive ecosystem designed to guide visionaries through every phase of the startup lifecycle.
From the spark of Ideation and the grit of Early-Stage development to the momentum of Growth and Open Innovation, we provide the roadmap you need to succeed. By bridging the gap between academic research and real-world commercialization, we connect startups with a powerful network of investors and mentors. Our goal is to transform projects in Ho Chi Minh City and the Mekong Delta into competitive, global businesses that drive the Vietnamese economy forward.
"Enable students to pitch their ideas, deal with uncertainty, and work in interdisciplinary teams with an entrepreneurial mindset."
— UEH Institute of InnovationThe Innovation Pathway
UEH Biztech Hackathon
Challenging students to apply their academic knowledge to solve real-world problems. We empower young innovators to develop practical technology solutions for modern life.
UII Sandbox Program
Incubation program specifically for student founders in the process of building ideas, testing feasibility and developing actual products.
UII Incubation Program
Supporting early-stage startups in HCMC and the Mekong Delta to validate their concepts. We provide essential training, consulting, and mentorship to help startups find their product-market fit and build a strong operational foundation.
UII Acceleration Program
Advanced support focusing on venture capital connection and market expansion strategies for scaling startups.
UII Demo Day
Showcasing market-ready startups to the wider investment ecosystem, connecting founders directly with investment funds, strategic partners, and potential customers.
Open Innovation Platform
Facilitating co-creation between established corporations and agile startups. We solve specific industry challenges by applying open innovation methodologies.
