Curated information, resources, events, and ecosystem visibility for foreign founders, investors, executives, startups, technology builders, and business leaders exploring Da Nang.
Da Nang Innovation Hub is an independent information portal. For direct business relocation, soft-landing, and consulting services, visit Innov Da Nang.
Information, resources, and ecosystem visibility across business, startups, innovation, technology, finance, events, and foreign founder opportunities in Da Nang.
Information for foreign founders, executives, investors, and companies exploring Da Nang as a business base.
Resources, ecosystem updates, startup visibility, founder opportunities, and information about Da Nang's startup environment.
Coverage of Da Nang's growing focus on AI, semiconductors, Web3, digital transformation, high-tech development, and innovation.
Updates and resources related to Da Nang's finance ecosystem, investment activity, Vietnam International Financial Centre developments, and relevant business events.
A curated view of major local and international events related to business, startups, innovation, technology, finance, and entrepreneurship in Da Nang.
Guidance and links for foreign founders and companies exploring business setup, relocation, hiring, partnerships, and soft-landing in Da Nang.
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Da Nang Innovation Hub is a private-led ecosystem initiative created to support Da Nang's growth as a regional innovation destination.
We connect local talent, Vietnamese startups, international founders, investors, universities, incubators, technology communities, service providers, companies, and public-sector stakeholders who want to build, expand, invest, or collaborate in Da Nang.
We are not an incubator or accelerator, and we do not compete with them. Our role is to complement existing incubators, accelerators, universities, and startup support organizations by creating bridges across the ecosystem, supporting founder readiness, improving access to trusted local partners, helping foreign founders soft-land in Da Nang, and creating opportunities for collaboration.
Da Nang is growing quickly as a destination for innovation, entrepreneurship, technology, remote work, and international business. But a growing ecosystem needs more than events, policies, and individual programs.
It needs trusted connections between people and organizations.
Da Nang Innovation Hub exists to help connect those dots.
We support local talent with practical skill development, help founders become better prepared, support foreign founders and companies exploring Da Nang, and create spaces where universities, incubators, investors, startups, public-sector stakeholders, and global builders can collaborate.
Our role is to act as a bridge. We help connect:
We support students, young professionals, and local founders with practical skills such as communication, pitching, business English terminology, multicultural teamwork, leadership, AI tools, sales, and founder readiness.
We help local and international founders improve their positioning, prepare for investor conversations, access relevant ecosystem partners, and become more visible within Da Nang's startup ecosystem.
We support foreign founders, executives, startups, and companies exploring Da Nang as a base for business, hiring, partnerships, innovation, or regional growth.
We work with universities, incubators, investors, mentors, technology communities, service providers, and public-sector stakeholders to create practical collaboration opportunities.
Da Nang Innovation Hub is designed to work with existing ecosystem players, not replace them. We can collaborate through:
Our mission is to help Da Nang become a stronger, more connected, and more internationally visible innovation ecosystem, while supporting both local talent and global builders who believe in the city's future.
Dimitris Tselios is a Leadership & Business Strategist with more than 30 years of entrepreneurial experience across leadership, business strategy, remote work, community building, and international ecosystem development.
He works with founders, CEOs, organizations, public institutions, and communities to design leadership strategies, operational systems, and sustainable ecosystems that generate long-term economic and societal impact.
His international work includes founding and building initiatives across AI, remote work, digital nomadism, leadership, ecosystem development, and international events. Through these projects, he has developed a global network of founders, executives, governments, universities, investors, remote professionals, technology leaders, and ecosystem builders.
Da Nang Innovation Hub reflects his vision of connecting Da Nang's local talent, universities, startups, technology communities, institutions, and business ecosystem with international founders, investors, companies, and future-focused communities.
His goal is to support Da Nang's development as a more connected, internationally visible, and collaborative destination for entrepreneurship, innovation, technology, and global talent.
Dimitris' wider work connects leadership, AI, remote work, digital nomadism, ecosystem development, and international community building through a portfolio of global initiatives.
To establish Da Nang as a trusted regional hub for innovation, entrepreneurship, technology, investment, and global talent.
To build the connective infrastructure that helps Da Nang's innovation ecosystem grow, by activating communities, supporting founders, attracting international networks, and creating practical bridges between local and global opportunities.
Da Nang is becoming one of Asia's most attractive destinations for innovative startups, AI companies, semiconductor firms, foreign founders, and high-growth technology ventures.
Da Nang offers a powerful combination of tax incentives, non-refundable financial support, workspace benefits, R&D support, IP protection, talent incentives, controlled testing environments, and Free Trade Zone advantages for eligible startups and technology companies.
Eligible innovative startups, startup support organizations, and companies in AI and semiconductor sectors may receive a 100% corporate income tax exemption for 5 years from the time tax liability arises.
Eligibility depends on company status, sector, and official criteria.
Experts, scientists, talented individuals, and employees working directly in innovative startups, AI, semiconductor design, production, packaging, and testing may receive a personal income tax exemption on salaries and wages for 5 years.
Individuals and organizations contributing capital or transferring shares or capital contributions in eligible innovative startups, AI companies, or semiconductor companies may receive personal or corporate income tax exemptions on income from those transfers for 5 years.
Applies to qualifying companies that have not conducted a public offering of securities.
Eligible startups may receive non-refundable financial support from the city budget for project development, direct labor, expert hiring, innovation support services, marketing, legal consulting, commercialization, prototyping, and technology refinement.
Support depends on startup stage, documentation, project quality, and official approval.
Startups at pre-incubation, incubation, and acceleration stages may receive milestone-based support through incubators or intermediary organizations to support early development, validation, and market expansion.
Da Nang provides rent and infrastructure support for qualifying startups and support organizations using science and technology infrastructure.
AI and semiconductor startups may receive up to 100 square meters of free workspace in designated technology hubs for up to 3 years.
AI and semiconductor companies may receive infrastructure setup support, including support for flooring, ceilings, lighting, and internal networking.
Startups may receive support for trial production, prototype development, and technology refinement to help move from concept to market-ready product.
Da Nang supports startups in protecting intellectual property locally and internationally.
Hired experts and scientists may receive direct bonuses for registered inventions and patents created while working in Da Nang.
Startups developing new technologies, products, services, or business models may test them in controlled environments such as the High-Tech Park or centralized IT zones.
Testing is subject to official approval, compliance, and defined testing protocols.
Strategic partners and qualifying AI or semiconductor companies may receive support for hiring highly qualified personnel.
Experts and scientists recruited to work in AI and semiconductor sectors may receive accommodation support and initial income support.
Individuals taking loans to study semiconductor and AI majors may receive 100% forgiveness of principal and interest if they work for relevant companies in Da Nang for at least 3 years after graduation.
The Da Nang Free Trade Zone creates advantages for foreign investors, high-tech businesses, innovative projects, R&D centers, AI, semiconductor, logistics, and globally connected companies.
High-tech R&D centers, AI projects, semiconductor projects, and innovation hubs located in the Free Trade Zone may access a preferential corporate income tax rate.
Da Nang combines an international airport, coastal lifestyle, growing technology community, university ecosystem, public-sector innovation direction, and increasing international visibility, making it a strong base for founders building across Vietnam and Asia.
These incentives are not automatic. Access depends on official criteria, company registration, Da Nang presence, business sector, startup stage, tax and social insurance compliance, documentation, evaluation, and approval by the relevant authorities.
For many benefits, companies must be legally established, operate in qualifying innovation or technology sectors, and meet specific policy requirements. Figures above are based on verified government incentive policies and are subject to change.
Da Nang is attractive for startups because eligible companies may access 5-year corporate income tax exemptions, 5-year personal income tax exemptions for qualified talent, investor tax incentives, non-refundable startup project support, workspace and infrastructure support, R&D and prototyping support, IP registration support, innovation sandbox opportunities, expert hiring subsidies, talent housing support, and Free Trade Zone advantages. Access depends on official criteria, company status, sector, documentation, and approval by the relevant authorities.
Eligible startups in Da Nang may access tax exemptions, non-refundable project support, early-stage milestone support, workspace and infrastructure support, R&D and prototyping support, intellectual property registration support, expert hiring subsidies, controlled testing environments, and Free Trade Zone advantages.
No. Da Nang Innovation Hub does not provide public funding directly. The Hub helps startups understand the ecosystem, prepare information, connect with relevant partners, and explore pathways for funding readiness, business setup, startup support, and innovation opportunities in Da Nang.
Foreign founders may be able to access certain opportunities if their company is properly established, meets relevant sector and eligibility requirements, and complies with official conditions. Da Nang Innovation Hub can help foreign founders explore the ecosystem and connect with legal, accounting, and local business setup partners.
Da Nang Innovation Hub can help founders and companies understand the ecosystem, connect with relevant partners, and explore potential pathways for startup support, business setup, funding readiness, and innovation opportunities in Da Nang.
Practical entry points for people exploring Da Nang's business, startup, finance, technology, and innovation landscape.
Key topics foreign founders usually need to understand before starting a business in Da Nang, including company setup pathways, local partners, accounting, tax orientation, banking, and practical next steps.
Get Support Through Innov Da NangA high-level view of Da Nang's startup landscape, including founders, startup support organizations, universities, investors, events, and ecosystem opportunities.
Explore Startup ResourcesInformation around technology, AI, semiconductors, Web3, digital transformation, and emerging innovation opportunities in Da Nang.
Explore Technology UpdatesInformation about finance-related developments, investment activity, Vietnam International Financial Centre momentum, and relevant business forums in Da Nang.
Explore Finance UpdatesGeneral information about relevant startup and innovation support opportunities in Da Nang. Benefits depend on official eligibility criteria, documentation, evaluation, and approval.
Learn MoreDa Nang Innovation Hub provides general information and curated resources. It does not provide legal, tax, accounting, immigration, investment, or public incentive advice directly.
A practical guide for foreigners, founders, remote professionals, and business visitors exploring life, work, community, and opportunities in Da Nang.
For foreign founders, executives, startups, and companies, Da Nang can be an attractive base for business setup, hiring, partnerships, innovation, and regional growth. This portal provides general information and resources. For direct relocation support, soft-landing packages, and business setup orientation, services are provided through Innov Da Nang.
General orientation on the pathways for setting up a business in Da Nang.
Practical guidance for individuals and teams landing in Da Nang.
Introductions to relevant local partners across the ecosystem.
Orientation on the local talent landscape and hiring considerations.
Overview of coworking, office, and workspace options in Da Nang.
Connections into the wider business, startup, and innovation community.
Da Nang Innovation Hub provides curated information and ecosystem visibility. Direct business setup orientation, soft-landing support, relocation packages, and consulting services are provided through Innov Da Nang.
End-to-end orientation for founders and companies exploring Da Nang.
Guidance on the practical steps to set up in Da Nang.
Support for arriving founders, executives, and teams.
Orientation on hiring and building teams locally.
Connections to trusted local service partners.
Personalized coordination for founders and executives on the ground.
Da Nang Innovation Hub lists selected upcoming learning programs, founder-readiness activities, and ecosystem initiatives related to Da Nang's business, startup, innovation, technology, and talent ecosystem. Program delivery, registration, paid services, and direct support are managed through Innov Da Nang or relevant ecosystem partners.
Da Nang Innovation Hub provides information about ecosystem-related programs and initiatives. Direct delivery, registration, consulting, and paid support are handled through Innov Da Nang or relevant program partners.
A curated view of major local and international events taking place in Da Nang across business, finance, startups, innovation, technology, hospitality, and ecosystem development.
Ecosystem energy
Where founders, investors, and technology builders meet in Da Nang.
A selection of major business, finance, technology, startup, and innovation-related events taking place in Da Nang.
A venture and angel investment summit connecting startups, investors, founders, and ecosystem stakeholders in Da Nang.
Visit websiteA major business, finance, and technology week featuring policy dialogue, finance, innovation, high-tech, semiconductor, and ecosystem-related activities in Da Nang.
Visit websiteA financial forum focused on Vietnam's financial future, the Vietnam International Financial Centre, capital mobilization, sustainable finance, and ecosystem development.
Visit websiteDa Nang's annual innovation startup festival connecting startups, experts, investors, resources, and domestic and international ecosystem networks.
Visit websiteAn annual exhibition and forum focused on technology, innovation, hospitality, tourism, F&B, digital transformation, and service-sector growth in Vietnam.
Visit websiteDa Nang Business, Finance and Technology Week includes multiple related conferences including high-level policy dialogue, Vietnam Financial Forum 2026, and Da Nang Semiconductor and High-Tech Conference 2026.
A curated directory of organizations, communities, events, universities, service providers, and ecosystem partners connected to Da Nang's business, startup, innovation, technology, and finance landscape.
A connected ecosystem
Founders, investors, universities, communities, and service partners — mapped in one place.
Local hubs and organizations supporting founders.
Academic institutions and talent-focused programs.
Developer, AI, Web3, and technology-focused communities.
Investors, funds, and finance-related organizations.
Legal, accounting, HR, and operational service partners.
Workspaces and venues used across the ecosystem.
Public-sector references relevant to founders and businesses.
Foreign founder, expat, and international networks in Da Nang.
Articles, updates, and practical insights about Da Nang's business environment, startup ecosystem, innovation trends, technology development, finance activity, and opportunities for foreign founders.
Coming soon — curated articles, ecosystem updates, and founder resources.
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Coming soon — curated articles, ecosystem updates, and founder resources.
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Coming soon — curated articles, ecosystem updates, and founder resources.
Coming soon — curated articles, ecosystem updates, and founder resources.
Organizations, communities, and partners connected to Da Nang's business, startup, innovation, technology, and ecosystem landscape.
A small, dedicated team of ecosystem builders, founders, and connectors driving the Hub forward.
DANANGINNOVATIONHUB.COM FOUNDER | Leadership & Business Strategist | CEO of TELOM AI | Founder Nomad365 | Founder of Remote Work International | Co-Founder of Da Nang Nomad Fest | Co-founder of Athens Nomad Fest
Business Setup Strategist | Co-CEO of oBacker | Former Stringee & Homebase (YC W21)
Founder of SILUNA | Marketing Director of Clever Metals | M.I.C.E Organizer | Ecosystem & Community Builder
AI & Blockchain Community Builder | Head of AI & Blockchain at NAPA Global | Da Nang Ecosystem Connector
Founder of sqrDAO | Convener of Da Nang Blockchain Hub & W3BS LFBUIDL 2026
Venture Builder | Founder & Investor Co-Founder & CEO of TripC.AI ($100K ARR) & Avoca AI ($50K ARR) Founder of AI So Easy (50k+ sub) Ex Co-Founder of Selly ($2.3M Raised) Ex Shopee (Sea Group)
Founder of Ideamatch.ai | Fractional Chief People Officer | Talent & Org Design for Scaling Teams
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