This 6-week, part-time program run in collaboration with New Energy Nexus Vietnam, supports participants to: 

• Develop a practical Vietnam market entry plan alongside a cohort of selected national peers;
• Gain valuable knowledge and skills to succeed in Vietnam’s high-growth economy;
• Receive access to downstream programs, potential partnerships and funding opportunities; and
• Obtain guaranteed support and feedback from market and industry experts and peers to build your plan in a supported online workshop environment.

Once enrolled, bootcamp participants will have the opportunity to apply for the in-market component of this program in Ho Chi Minh City (7-9 May 2025), which will involve attending Smart City Asia 2025 and include site visits, business matching sessions and networking.

Applicants who meet the below criteria are encouraged to apply:  

• An Australian registered and operating business with an active ABN
• A business working in the Smart Cities and/or related sectors (including energy; environmental and sustainability technologies; water treatment and management; property/infrastructure tech; and smart services) with a viable product offering, existing customers and revenue generation, or have existing funding to support market expansion
• Hold a viable product/service offering, existing customers and revenue generation, or have existing funding to support market expansion
• Interested or already looking to expand in the Vietnamese market
• Ability to clearly describe and communicate company objectives and vision for growth, including consideration of product-market fit for Vietnam
• Availability to attend all sessions within this Landing Pad Bootcamp