VIETNAM AI INNOVATION CHALLENGE 2026

​Vietnam AI Innovation Challenge is Vietnam's largest AI-native hackathon ever, where 1,500–2,000 of the country's most exceptional young talents gather in Da Nang from July 17–19 to solve real-world challenges from leading enterprises and build AI products that can shape the future. Co-organized by the National Innovation Center (NIC), Meta, AI for Vietnam (AIV), and Duy Tan University, this is more than just a competition - it's the launchpad for Vietnam's next generation of AI startups.

​⚠️ IMPORTANT - PLEASE READ BEFORE APPLYING:

​Every participant must complete this individual application — regardless of whether you already have a team.

​Once your application is approved, you'll be invited to our official platform to either form a new team or confirm your existing one. Teams that don't follow this process (e.g. one member registering on behalf of others) will not be recognised as valid entries.

​📅 Response time: Our team will get back to qualifying applicants within 48 business hours.

​🔍 Process: Apply → Review → Invitation → Confirm team on platform → Bootcamp (May - June) → Main event (July 17 - 19).