NSSC – A venture expansion hub with the mission of accelerating the startup ecosystem and driving tech startups towards global competitiveness.

Established by the Ministry of Science and Technology of Vietnam, the National Startup Support Center (NSSC) is the country’s leading public hub for supporting innovation and entrepreneurship. NSSC servesas a strategic platform that empowers high-growth startups by connecting them with international venture opportunities, public and private accelerators, and global business networks. The center is uniquely positioned at the intersection of government policy and market demand, enabling it to mobilize cross-sector collaboration to foster a dynamic and resilient startup ecosystem.
Through its flagship program Techfest Vietnam, NSSC has supported thousands of early-stage and growth-stage startups across key sectors such as deeptech, greentech, agritech, healthtech, and digital transformation. It plays a vital role in building Vietnam’s reputation as a rising hub for regional innovation and cross-border venture engagement.

Key services provided by NSSC include:

– Market entry advisory and localization support for foreign startups entering Vietnam and Vietnamese startups exploring global markets;

– Investor readiness consulting, with customized pathways to prepare startups for seed to Series A funding;

– Digital transformation roadmaps tailored to scale business operations and product-market fit;

– Legal and regulatory guidance to navigate Vietnam’s evolving innovation framework;

– Investment facilitation, helping match startups with government grants, angel investors, venture capital firms, and corporate VCs.

In 2025, NSSC is also launching a national startup intelligence platform that uses AI to score startups based on investment readiness, connect them with relevant venture funds, and provide real-time ecosystem insights for policymakers and investors alike.

With an ever-expanding network of partners across ASEAN, Europe, and North America, NSSC is committed to making Vietnam a globally connected, innovation-driven economy where startups can thrive and scale into global players.