Since launching in Hanoi in 2012, the Founder Institute has graduated over 15 companies in the region, including some of the area's fastest-growing startups like Appota, Beeketing, and more. In addition, our efforts in Hanoi have also been profiled by several top media channels.
Today, the Founder Institute is excited to announce that we are now accepting applications for the Vietnam Autumn 2026 Semester!
If you could benefit from expert training and advice to launch a technology startup in Hanoi, click here to apply today.
Those who apply by the Early Admissions Deadline (Sep 01, 2026) will have their application fees waived (typically $50), and if you enroll by the Early Deadline you are also eligible for Founder Institute Fellowships.
The Founder Institute is the world's largest entrepreneur training and startup launch program, with over 9,000 graduate companies spanning 200+ cities worldwide. In our four-month, part-time program, promising startup entrepreneurs "learn by doing" and launch a company through structured training courses and expert feedback from a large network of business mentors. Plus, you are not required to quit you day job to participate, so you can begin testing and developing your startup ideas without putting your livelihood at risk.
In order to celebrate the launch, the Hanoi Founder Institute will several free startup events for the general public, where you can meet top entrepreneurs and learn more about the program:
- How to Find the First Customers for Your Startup Idea: 11:00pm, Aug 11, 2026 (Asia/Jakarta): https://FI.co/e/403340
- How to Get Customer Feedback on your Startup Idea in the Age of AI: 11:00pm, Aug 18, 2026 (Asia/Jakarta): https://FI.co/e/403496
- Stop Guessing, Start Raising: An Investor Q&A: 11:00pm, Sep 01, 2026 (Asia/Jakarta): https://FI.co/e/403881
- [Restricted] VIP Pitch Lounge: Pitch Live and Get Feedback from Investors & Advisors: 11:00pm, Sep 08, 2026 (Asia/Jakarta): https://FI.co/e/401174
- How to Create a Great First Startup Pitch using AI: 7:30am, Sep 15, 2026 (Asia/Jakarta): https://FI.co/e/403637
The Hanoi Chapter will be led by local leaders Bobby Liu (Founder, Hub.IT), Quang Mai (Founder & CEO, Biaki), Tran Manh Cong (Cofounder, F88 Investment), and Pham Minh Tuan (Founder and CEO, TOPICA Edtech Group).
In addition, some of Hanoi's top entrepreneurs will help teach founders in the program, including:
- And many more to be announced.
