TVU – The Vinh Long Business Incubator, under Tra Vinh University (TVU), hosts an investment pitch program for seven startup projects. Five of these projects successfully secure funding. Two receive direct capital investments of VND 1 billion and VND 400 million. Another project negotiates an investment of VND 350 million with equity adjustment for the investor. The “Consigned Cattle 360” project secures support with 100 cattle for fattening, and one founder sells his company for VND 1.3 billion, retaining 30% of the shares and management rights. The remaining two startups continue their fundraising journey.
During Demo Day 2025, 5 projects achieve successful investments:
This marks the first time a university-based business incubator in the Mekong Delta achieves such results. Although the total investment remains modest, it demonstrates TVU’s right direction in developing an innovative and entrepreneurial ecosystem.
Assoc. Prof. Dr. Nguyen Minh Hoa, Rector of Tra Vinh University, says that transforming ideas into investor-backed projects is a challenging journey. He affirms that all innovation and entrepreneurship activities at TVU aim toward forming real businesses and attracting investment. “This is a positive signal,” he emphasizes, “TVU reaches another milestone. If the university continues to strengthen the initial stages, the success of startups through TVU’s innovation and entrepreneurship ecosystem is within reach.”
These outcomes show the growing depth and credibility of the startup support programs of the Startup Academy at the Vinh Long Business Incubator under TVU. The program wins strong recognition from investors.
The Demo Day – Graduation Ceremony of Startup Academy (Cohort V) at the incubator celebrates graduates, summarizes the training process, and connects trainees with investors, enterprises, cooperatives, and the startup community. Provincial leaders attend the event, including Mr. Pham Phuoc Trai, Deputy Director of the Department of Industry and Trade; Ms. Le Thi Hanh Chuyen, Deputy Head of the Sub-department of Rural Development and Quality Management, Department of Agriculture and Environment; and Mr. Thai Phuoc Loc, Chairman of the Vinh Long Cooperative Alliance.
Investors include Mr. Huynh Hong Mai, Member of the National Startup and Innovation Advisory Council; Mr. Nguyen Van Nga, Vice General Director of Mebi Farm and Strategic Advisor of Mebipha; Dr. Nguyen Huu Thi, Chairman of iSAM Holdings; and Ms. Mary Bui, CEO of Vietnam Funding Platform JSC.
From TVU, Mr. Nguyen Van Vu An, Director of the Center for Innovation and Entrepreneurship and Director of the Vinh Long Business Incubator, joins with lecturers and experts from the National Startup Advisory Council (Southern region) and trainees of Cohorts IV and V.
After nearly four months of training, participants gain essential knowledge and confidence to present their business models to investors. Fifteen out of twenty trainees complete the program and receive graduation certificates. Eight trainees are recognized for outstanding performance.
Ms. Tran Thi Thu Ba, Director of Sao Kim VFG Food Co., Ltd. and representative of Cohort V, shares that the course helps entrepreneurs gain both knowledge and confidence to pitch their projects. With the guidance of mentors and experts, startups can refine and operate sustainably. She expresses determination to grow her business and contribute to the local startup community.
Ms. Nguyen Thi Thuy, Vice Chairwoman of the National Startup Advisory Council (Southern region), notes that the program represents a significant milestone for startups incubated at the Vinh Long Business Incubator, opening up new business opportunities and fostering entrepreneurship in the Mekong Delta.
At the event, seven trainees pitch their projects, with five securing investment in various forms. The total direct cash investment reaches VND 1.4 billion. One project receives 100 cattle as assets, and one founder sells his business for VND 1.3 billion while keeping a minority share and management. Another project is still negotiating a deal worth VND 350 million.
The organizers also honor mentors and experts who guide Startup Academy Cohort V through 1:1 mentoring. Their advice and support motivate learners to stay confident on their entrepreneurial paths.
The event takes place in an energetic and determined atmosphere. It highlights how TVU’s incubator programs earn investor trust and recognition. This success is not only pioneering for Vinh Long but also marks a milestone for the entire Mekong Delta region.
Tra Vinh University continues to strengthen its position globally, ranking among the Top 100 innovative and socially impactful universities for six consecutive years (WURI Ranking). In 2025, TVU ranks 29th among 400 universities, rising 13 places from 2024. The university is also in the Top 200 green and sustainable universities (UI GreenMetric Ranking) and has won three consecutive national digital transformation awards (2022–2024).
As of August 2025, TVU has 27 internationally accredited programs, including FIBAA (Europe), AUN-QA (Southeast Asia), and ABET (USA). This milestone affirms its global reputation and benefits students with internationally recognized degrees, enhanced exchange and internship opportunities, and stronger competitiveness in the global job market.
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