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The Mekong Business Initiative (MBI) promotes private sector growth in Cambodia, Lao PDR, Myanmar and Viet Nam.
Description
SEARCH FOR MARKET-READY SOLUTIONSREADY TO BE SHAPED AND ADDRESS VIETNAM'S URBAN PROBLEMS
The Smart City Innovation Challenge is an initiative by the Mekong Business Initiative, a joint venture of the Asian Development Bank and the Government of Australia, to source deployable solutions to Vietnam's urban challenges from global innovators. This is open to companies of all sizes looking to gain access to the Vietnamese market.
Shortlisted companies (up to 15) will enjoy an exclusive invitation to the Smart City workshop held in Vietnam with all flights and accommodation paid for two nights and two days. Companies will network, participate and present to actual demand drivers and real implementors for building a Smart City in Vietnam - the Steering Committee for Smart Cities and the local authorities in cities such as Ho Chi Minh City, Da Nang and Hoi An (Quang Nam).
WHAT DO THE CITIES OF VIETNAM NEED?
TO BUILD SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT... THESE ARE THE KEY AREAS OF FOCUS
- AFFORDABLE HOUSING
- ECOTOURISM AND ENVIRONMENTAL PLANNING
- GREENERY AND PUBLIC SPACES
- TRAFFIC MANAGEMENT AND SMARTER PARKING
- DRAINAGE, SEWERAGE AND WASTE MANAGEMENT
- WATER PURIFICATION AND DELIVERY
- ENERGY EFFICIENCY
- URBAN AGRICULTURE
- PUBLIC SECURITY AND MONITORING OF NATURAL DISASTERS
- E-GOVERNMENT SERVICES
- HEALTHCARE
- EDUCATION
Rewards
BENEFITS
BENEFITS REAL DEMAND IN VIETNAM MARKET
Present your company's solution to real implementors of Smart City - the Steering Committee of smart cities and the local authorities of Ho Chi Minh City, Da Nang, Quang Nam and Hoi An.FUNDING OPPORTUNITIES
$31 135Potential seed funding up to SGD40,000 or series A investment up to SGD3million from TNB Ventures
MENTORING
Bespoke matching with esteemed program mentors and receive guidance and support from their local expertise for go-to-market strategies in Vietnam.NETWORK
Connect with the global Smart City ecosystemADOPTION & COLLABORATION
High potential companies will work directly with the Steering Committee for smart cities in Vietnam and the local authoritiesTimeline
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