​The Quantum Founder Summit is Asia's premier founder showcase a side event, during Conviction 2026 in Ho Chi Minh City.

​Bringing together selected startup founders, venture capitalists, ecosystem leaders, operators, and builders for three days of networking, product showcases, founder matchmaking, investor meetings, workshops, and the finals of the Quantum Founder Challenge.

​Following an online idea challenge, selected founders will spend three intensive build days transforming their concepts into working products before presenting live to leading investors and judges.

​About the Event

​The Quantum Founder Summit 2026 is where Asia's next generation of startup founders meets capital, community, and opportunity.

​Earlier this year, hundreds of founders submitted startup ideas through the Quantum Founder Challenge, an online innovation competition focused on solving real-world problems with emerging technologies.

​After a rigorous selection process, the top founders have been invited to Ho Chi Minh City for the Finals.

​Rather than judging ideas alone, finalists will receive three dedicated Build Days before the summit to transform their concepts into functional products, refine their business models, and prepare investor-ready pitches.

​During the summit, founders won't just compete—they'll connect.

​Quantum Build Week - starts 3 days before the event.

​Over three days, attendees will experience:

• ​Founder networking

• ​VC office hours

• ​Investor matchmaking

• ​Product showcases

• ​Startup demo sessions

• ​Fireside chats

• ​Workshops

• ​Community networking

• ​Live startup pitches

• ​Quantum Founder Challenge Grand Finals

​The summit concludes with the live finals, where selected founders pitch before an audience of investors, founders, ecosystem partners, and judges.

​What to Expect

​Founder Showcase

​Meet some of Asia's most promising early-stage startups across AI, DeepTech, SaaS, ClimateTech, FinTech, Consumer, and Web3.

​VC & Founder Networking

​Connect directly with venture capital firms, angel investors, accelerators, and ecosystem leaders through curated networking sessions.

​Demo Day

​Watch founders present products built during the Build Days and discover startups before they become tomorrow's unicorns.

​Founder Workshops

​Practical sessions covering:

• ​Fundraising

• ​Go-to-market

• ​Product strategy

• ​AI tools

• ​Storytelling

• ​Pitching

• ​Scaling globally

​Office Hours

​Book one-on-one meetings with:

• ​Venture Capitalists

• ​Operators

• ​Mentors

• ​Startup advisors

​Quantum Founder Challenge Finals

​The highlight of the summit.

​Finalists present their products live before an expert judging panel.

​Winners are announced during the Closing Ceremony.

​Timeline

​Phase 1

​Online Founder Challenge

​Founders submitted startup ideas from across Asia.

​Phase 2

​Selection

​The most promising startups were invited to Vietnam.

​Phase 3

​Build Days (3 Days Before the Summit)

​Selected founders work intensively to:

• ​Build an MVP

• ​Validate the product

• ​Improve the business model

• ​Prepare investor pitches

• ​Receive mentor feedback

​Phase 4

​Quantum Founder Summit

​Three days of:

• ​Founder networking

• ​VC meetings

• ​Workshops

• ​Product showcases

• ​Demo Day

• ​Startup Finals

​Prize Pool

​Grand Prize

​🥇 USD $5,000 Cash Investment

​Provided jointly by:

• ​MOON Ventures

• ​Decubate Launchpad

​Runner-Up

​🥈 USD $2,000 Cash Investment

​Provided jointly by:

• ​MOON Ventures

• ​Decubate Launchpad

​Additional Opportunities

​Selected startups may also receive opportunities including:

• ​Investor introductions

• ​Accelerator referrals

• ​Partnership opportunities

• ​Media exposure

• ​Community support

• ​Future fundraising opportunities

​Who Should Attend?

​This summit is designed for:

• ​Startup Founders

• ​Builders

• ​Developers

• ​Product Managers

• ​AI Founders

• ​DeepTech Founders

• ​Venture Capitalists

• ​Angel Investors

• ​Accelerators

• ​Students interested in startups

• ​Ecosystem partners

• ​Innovation leaders

​Schedule

​Day 1 : Connect

• ​Registration

• ​Opening Keynote

• ​Founder Networking

• ​VC Matchmaking

• ​Startup Showcase

• ​Evening Mixer

​Day 2 : Build & Demo

• ​Workshops

• ​Office Hours

• ​Product Demonstrations

• ​Investor Roundtables

• ​Community Sessions

• ​Networking Night

​Day 3 : Finals

• ​Quantum Founder Challenge Finals

• ​Live Startup Pitches

• ​Judge Q&A

• ​Demo Day Showcase

• ​Awards Ceremony

• ​Closing Celebration

​Why Attend?

• ​Meet leading VCs from Asia

• ​Discover high-potential startups

• ​Network with founders building the future

• ​Watch startups launch live

• ​Learn directly from experienced operators

• ​Build meaningful partnerships

• ​Experience one of Conviction 2026's flagship founder side events.