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A new start for Korea-Vietnam startup cooperation, NEXT V-WEEK 2023
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Recently, Next Challenge held the 1st 2023 NEXT V-WEEK in Hanoi, Vietnam, and
Opening a chapter of cooperation in Vietnam's startup ecosystem.
From sharing the results of the “ Vietnam PoC Demo Day ” with Google Play Korea to the “ Global Venture Building Program ” with Vin University in Vietnam ,
“ Next Challenge Startup Forum in VIETNAM ” co-hosted with Vietnam National Innovation Center (NIC)
“ AFTER-PARTY ” with all companies participating in 2023 NEXT V-WEEK
A variety of programs and sessions were held.


The Vietnam PoC window is a program that has tested the local suitability of 22 window companies for Vietnam through online seminars, mentoring, and in-person in-depth Poc courses over the past three months, and was conducted in cooperation with VTC ONLINE, a state-owned enterprise in Vietnam. In addition, the Global Venture Building Program is a program that builds a global community from the team building stage for domestic and foreign prospective and early-stage founders and student entrepreneurs, explores cross-border markets, and increases understanding of the global market through a systematic accelerating program. Vin University in Vietnam also participated in the program.



We hope that through NextChallenge’s continued efforts, the startup ecosystems in Korea and Vietnam will develop.
NEXT V-WEEK 2023 was a valuable starting point that promised new cooperation and growth between startups from both countries.


NextChallenge’s challenge for the ASEAN market has just begun.
Startups that want to grow quickly in the Vietnamese market with Next Challenge
Startup people are always welcome.