Vietjet co-founded 'Startup Flight', an initiative to promote innovation between Vietnam and India

The launch ceremony of the "Startup Flight" initiative took place in Ho Chi Minh City with the participation of Government representatives, city leaders and experts from the Indian Institute of Technology.

As a co-founder of the program, Vietjet not only acts as an aviation bridge but also a "pioneer", connecting intellectuals, cooperating in investment, helping Vietnamese and Indian startup talents reach out to the region and the world. The special program connects startup centers in Hanoi, Da Nang, Ho Chi Minh City with the largest and most dynamic cities in India where Vietjet has connecting flights such as New Delhi, Mumbai, Kochi, Bengaluru and Hyderabad.

Vietjet co-founded 'Startup Flight', an initiative to promote innovation between Vietnam and India - Photo 1.

The signing ceremony of cooperation and announcement of the "Startup Flight" initiative took place in Ho Chi Minh City.

The initiative aims to nurture talent and promote innovative solutions in four priority areas: Software & Data/AI, E-commerce & Retail, EdTech , and Transportation & Logistics. The winning teams will have the opportunity to develop into national unicorns, making a practical contribution to Vietnam’s rising era and India’s economic development.

Accordingly, from now until September 15, 2025, individuals or groups of up to 3 members from Vietnam and India are invited to submit proposals via the website TheStartUpFlight.vietjetair.com.

After the preliminary round, the 8 best teams, equivalent to 2 teams for each field, will be selected to participate in the "Startup Flight" with Vietjet, and receive direct advice from prestigious experts and founders from the two countries. The finalists will present their ideas to investors, with the winning team in each field receiving a cash prize of 1,000 USD, and a pair of Vietjet round-trip tickets between Vietnam and India (*).

Vietjet co-founded 'Startup Flight', an initiative to promote innovation between Vietnam and India - Photo 2.

Connecting innovation ecosystems between Vietnam and India.

Mr. Bui Trung Thuong, Commercial Counselor, Head of the Commercial Affairs Office of the Embassy of Vietnam in India, shared: "India is a global powerhouse of technology and innovation. With 5/6 of Vietjet's destinations in India listed among the world's Top 100 Startup Cities, we are proud that this is a technology platform that helps promote meaningful partnerships, cultural exchanges and inspire breakthrough ideas between Vietnam and India."

About Vietjet:

Vietjet, the new-generation airline, is leading the revolution in the aviation industry in Vietnam, the region and the world. With its outstanding cost management, exploitation and operation capabilities, Vietjet offers the opportunity to fly at economical and flexible costs, providing a variety of services, meeting all consumer needs.

Vietjet is an official member of the International Air Transport Association (IATA) and holds the IOSA Operational Safety Audit (OSA) certificate. The largest private airline in Vietnam is ranked 7 stars - the highest in the world for aviation safety by the prestigious organization AirlineRatings, top 50 best airlines in the world for operations and financial health by AirFinance Journal, continuously receiving the award for best low-cost airline awarded by prestigious organizations such as Skytrax, CAPA, AirlineRatings, etc.

Details at www.vietjetair.com

About NSSC:

The Vietnam National Startup Support Center (NSSC), a unit under the Ministry of Science and Technology, is the national strategic hub for startups and innovation. NSSC acts as a bridge between domestic aspirations and global opportunities, through policy programs, strategic alliances and pioneering technology commercialization platforms.

About AMITY

Amity Innovation Incubator (AII) and Amity University Uttar Pradesh (AUUP) are proud to partner with Vietjet and Vietnam National Startup Support Centre (NSSC) to promote the Vietnam - India startup ecosystem, spark innovation, knowledge sharing and cross-border collaboration in the field of technology and startups.

Source: https://phunuvietnam.vn/vietjet-dong-sang-lap-chuyen-bay-khoi-nghiep-sang-kien-thuc-day-doi-moi-sang-tao-viet-nam-an-do-20250830185617992.htm