HVA Group co-organized SURF 2025 - The largest Startup Festival in the Central region

SURF 2025 – Danang Innovation and Startup Festival, Not only is it an annual event, but it is also a symbol of the spirit of innovation in the Central region, a gathering place for startups, investors, experts and supporting organizations from all over the country and abroad. This year's event is expected to explode with a larger scale, in-depth content and real connection value.

Event for Vietnam startup ecosystem

With over 100 exhibition booths, 5,000 attendees and dozens of prestigious investment funds, SURF 2025 continues to affirm its role as a platform to promote innovation in the Central region. This is an opportunity for Vietnamese startups to demonstrate their capabilities, connect with capital and learn development strategies from the international community.

Time and place of event

SURF 2025 will take place over two days, from July 29 to 30, 2025 in National Assembly Guest House, Da Nang City. The event includes a series of live and online activities, facilitating participants from many different regions and contexts.

Outstanding activities within the program framework

Startup Pitching Competition

About 30 potential teams will undergo an intensive training program before presenting their projects directly to a panel of investors. This is an opportunity for startups to assert themselves and seek development resources.

Seminars and workshops

SURF 2025 opens a space for sharing knowledge and the latest trends, from venture capital, DeepTech to innovative urban development. The seminars bring together leading experts in many fields.

Real and virtual exhibitions

Parallel to the live exhibition at the event is a virtual exhibition platform, where startups introduce products, business models and connect with investors without geographical limitations.

1:1 Investment Connection

SURF 2025 creates opportunities for startups to meet directly with investors and advisors through separate, highly strategic and practical networking sessions.

HVA Group – Co-organizer and strategic partner

As a co-organizer of SURF 2025, HVA Group plays a central role in connecting the startup ecosystem with investors, support organizations and international experts. With experience in implementing innovation programs and technology investment, HVA Group is committed to accompanying in many aspects.

Role and contribution of HVA Group

• Coaching and advising teams, from idea to practice
  
• Establishing a network connecting startups and regional investment funds
  
• Organize practical workshops on fundraising, growth, and operations
  
• Developing SURF VR virtual exhibition platform, expanding global reach

HVA Group's presence at SURF 2025 is a testament to its long-term efforts in building a sustainable and highly integrated startup ecosystem.

Benefits for participating groups

For Startups

SURF 2025 is a place for startups to enhance their brand, practice their pitching skills and have the opportunity to raise capital directly from domestic and foreign funds. In addition, appearing at the event will significantly expand the network of connections in the innovation ecosystem.

For Investors and Businesses

The event is an ideal space to find potential projects that have been properly trained. It is also an opportunity to update new technology trends and approach breakthrough business models.

For Community and Partners

SURF 2025 creates opportunities to connect with domestic and foreign organizations, contributing to building the image of Da Nang as a leading innovation city in the region. Accompanying the event helps affirm the pioneering role in supporting national startup development.

Organizing and accompanying units

The SURF 2025 event is organized under the direction of People's Committee of Da Nang City, due to Department of Science & Technology chaired, with the coordination of the units:

• HVA Group – Co-organizer and strategic investor
• FUNDGO – Creative startup investment fund
• Center for Supporting Innovation and Startups in Da Nang City
• BambuUP – Innovation connection platform

Create the future with HVA Group at SURF 2025

More than just an event, SURF 2025 is also an opportunity for startups to grow, for investors to find valuable projects and for the Vietnamese innovation community to develop together. HVA Group, you are embarking on a long-term, strategic, and potentially lucrative networking journey.

SURF 2025 is not for those who are outside the innovation game. This is where you need to be to expand opportunities, unlock creativity, and make a real impact on the future.