On August 11, the semi-final round of the 6th “Industry and Trade Students with Startup Ideas” Competition (HUTT Startup 2025) concluded with impressive competitions, selecting the 21 best projects to enter the final round. This is a prestigious startup playground organized by Ho Chi Minh City University of Industry and Trade in collaboration with the Southern National Startup Advisory and Support Council, HVA Group and many other accompanying units.
Projects not only stand out for their fresh ideas, but also focus on feasibility, clear implementation plans, transparent finances, and long-term expansion potential. Many groups have cleverly combined technology with sustainable development trends, creating products that meet market needs.
HVA Group's role in the semi-finals
At the HUTT Startup 2025 semi-final event, Mr. Le Hoa Nha - General Director of HVA Investment Joint Stock Company (HVA Group) participated as a Judge.
With extensive experience in the field of investment and creative startups, he brought sharp comments, strategic advice and practical orientation to the competing teams. He not only evaluated the ideas, but also focused on analyzing the feasibility, commercialization potential and long-term development strategy of each project.
Expanding Creative Playground – Connecting Startup Passion
This year, HUTT Startup 2025 has the theme “Innovation towards the era of national development”, expanding the participants not only to students, but also welcoming students from high schools, Continuing Education Centers, colleges, and universities in Ho Chi Minh City and neighboring provinces.
The competition aims to address social and community issues, promote socio-economic development, and more importantly, nurture the entrepreneurial dreams of the young generation.
Dr. Thai Doan Thanh, Vice Principal of Ho Chi Minh City University of Industry and Trade, said that this year's competition attracted 153 projects from 46 schools, including 29 student board projects and 124 student board projects, spanning many fields:
- Industrial & manufacturing products
- Agriculture - forestry - fishery
- Education, culture, tourism
- Finance, banking
- Medical, health care
- Beauty technology, food technology
- Business creates social impact
HVA Group – A companion of breakthrough ideas
As a pioneer in building an innovative startup ecosystem in Vietnam, HVA Group not only plays a supporting role in organizing but also contributes to providing resources, mentors and connection opportunities for potential projects.
Through a network of businesses, investors and experts, HVA Group provides candidates with a real-world environment where ideas do not just stop on paper, but also have the opportunity to enter the market.
In particular, the projects that made it to the Top 40 were invited to participate in the program. coaching 1:1 with experienced mentors introduced by HVA Group and partners in the ecosystem. This is an important stepping stone to help teams perfect their models, shape their strategies and increase their competitiveness in the semi-finals.
Conclude
HVA Group and its strategic partners will continue to accompany, advise and support the teams so that they not only win on the final stage, but also become truly successful startups in the future.
The HUTT Startup 2025 competition is not just an event, but a launching pad for the young generation of Vietnam to nurture the spirit of entrepreneurship, creativity and integration. With the support of HVA Group and the dedication of leaders like Mr. Le Hoa Nha, today's ideas can completely become Vietnamese brands reaching out to the world.
