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B71 Vietnam
B71 China turns NUS research into companies inside China's industrial heartlands, and takes Chinese startups out to Southeast Asia. Powered by NUSX, in local partnerships with Suzhou Research Institute, NUSGRTII, and Guangzhou city.
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HOST PARTNER
NUSX
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Offer
Incubation Market access Programmes -
Intake
Year-round Local decisions -
Dedicated to
Founders, students and universities
COHORT
Join the Fall 2026 Cohort. Applications are open.
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B71 programme
Incubation
For early-stage startups building in Vietnam. A roadmap, mentors, and help raising money in step with your growth.
What you get:
- Hands-on guidance and mentorship
- Fundraising support as you grow
- A base at B71 Ho Chi Minh City
Apply to Incubate @ B71 Vietnam →
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B71 programme
Univentures 2026
For students, staff, and recent graduates of Vietnamese universities: pitch bootcamps, demo days, and time on the ground in both Vietnam and Singapore.
What you get:
- US$25k and three months' incubation for the top 10 teams
- The top 2 teams go on to incubate at B71 Singapore
- Mentoring, bootcamps, and demo days along the way
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ABOUT
B71 Vietnam turns Ho Chi Minh City founders into regional companies.
B71 Vietnam opened in 2020 in Ho Chi Minh City. The team incubates early-stage startups, runs UniVentures with Vietnamese universities and their student founders, and connects companies to customers, capital, and the NUS network in Singapore. Enabling startups to tap into regional and global markets.
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Incubation
Hands-on support for early-stage Vietnamese startups and founders
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UniVentures
University teams compete for US$25k and incubation; the top two go on to B71 Singapore.
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Singapore connection
Founders reach Singapore's investors, corporates, and the NUS network through B71's home base.
Startups
The B71 Vietnam startups innovating every sector of the economy across Asia and the globe.
Part of a B71 network of more than 1,600 startups incubated since 2011, across six countries.
China
What our founders say
“B71 Vietnam has been a great base for us at HealthBridge AI. The co-working space offers a focused work environment, and with hosted events that fosters access to a growing network of founders, investors, and partners. It’s helped us stay connected, exchange ideas, and explore potential collaborations as we scale.”
“B71 Vietnam has been an instrumental partner for my company’s expansion into Vietnam. B71 was highly supportive in helping us connect with like-minded partners and providing us with market insights for our target audience. B71 Vietnam is also highly committed in creating a community of highly motivated entrepreneurs.”
“B71 Vietnam has been a crucial partner during the COVID period, offering not just expert guidance but also a dynamic co-working space and meaningful events that kept us connected and motivated. Their practical advice helped my business stay resilient and continue to thrive in uncertain times.”
Dr Nelson Lau
B71 Vietnam | Founder of HealthBridge AI
Angus Yong
B71 Vietnam | Chief Partnership Officer of Global Citizen Education Group
Phan Xuan Canh
B71 Vietnam | CEO and Founder of Viec.Co
Locations
A space dedicated to opening doors and unlocking opportunity.
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Early stage startups
B71 Ho Chi Minh City
For early-stage startups of all industries, with co-working, hosted events, and a community of founders building in the city.
FAQ
Questions about B71 China
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[1] Who is B71 Vietnam for?
B71 Vietnam is for founders and startups building in Vietnam, Vietnamese startups looking to expand globally, and international startups looking to enter the Vietnamese market. We support startups by connecting them with NUS resources and networks, mentors, investors, corporates and relevant partners to help them grow and expand into new markets.
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[2] What programmes does B71 Vietnam currently offer?
B71 Vietnam currently runs programmes for startups at different stages. UniVentures works with students, researchers and university teams to bring ideas and research closer to market. 84X works with more mature startups to solve real challenges from industry and the market. Throughout the year, we also bring founders and people interested in startups into the BLOCK71 community through events, connections and other opportunities.
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[3] How do I join B71 Vietnam?
There are two ways to join B71 Vietnam. You can connect with us through our year-round community activities, including events, networking and other opportunities to engage with the BLOCK71 community. You can also apply directly to one of our programmes based on your stage and needs when applications are open.
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[4] I’m entering the Vietnamese market. Where do I start?
Start by connecting with local ecosystem partners to better understand the market and identify relevant opportunities. Through our Market Expansion Support, B71 Vietnam can help you navigate the local landscape and, where relevant, connect you with partners and resources in Vietnam.
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[5] Does B71 Vietnam take equity?
B71 Vietnam takes no equity. Founders keep 100% ownership. All B71 Vietnam programmes and community activities are non-profit and designed to support founders and startups. Participation is generally free of charge, unless otherwise stated for a specific activity.
Build with B71 Vietnam
Applications for incubation are open. Tell us what you're building, or get in touch to find out more.
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