University of Social Sciences and Humanities, Viet Nam National University Ho Chi Minh City is organizing the 3rd “Người Nhân văn Khởi nghiệp” in 2026 to seek startup ideas from students.
With the goal of creating an environment to develop students' startup capabilities and enhancing the ability to combine knowledge from specialized fields studied at the university with other areas in participating in the startup ecosystem, the competition aims to provide opportunities for students to connect with investors, implement ideas into reality, and contribute to social development.
Information about the competition is as follows:
1. Eligibility
- For individuals: students of the University of Social Sciences and Humanities, Viet Nam National University Ho Chi Minh City;
- For groups: students from universities, academies, and colleges nationwide (maximum 05 members, not required to be from the same institution, of which at least 50% of the members of each group must be students of the University of Social Sciences and Humanities, Viet Nam National University Ho Chi Minh City).
2. Rounds and Categories
- The competition consists of 03 rounds:
+ Application round: from October 1 to October 31, 2026 (receiving startup idea registrations);
+ Semi-final round: December 5 and 6, 2026 (from November 1 to November 15, the Jury is expected to grade the applications and select 10 projects/category for the Semi-final round)
+ Final round: December 19, 2026.
- With 02 competition categories:
+ "Seed" category: for startup projects in the idea stage, outlining preliminary models;
+ "Sprout" category: for startup projects with complete models/products or initial practical testing.
In addition to organizing the competition rounds, the Organizing Committee also focuses on building companion activities for contestants through training sessions, knowledge equipping, field trips, and practical experiences,...
View detailed information and register to participate in the competition: here.
Contact information for the Organizing Committee (Center for Student Support and Entrepreneurship under the Student Affairs Office):
- Fanpage Người Nhân văn Khởi nghiệp
- Email: nnvkn@hcmussh.edu.vn or csse@hcmussh.edu.vn
- Address: Office of the Center for Student Support and Entrepreneurship, Building A, University of Social Sciences and Humanities, Linh Xuan campus.