On the morning of November 28, 2025 at SIHUB, the moment of awarding certificates to this year’s projects not only marked the efforts of the startup community, but also opened a journey to contribute to shaping the way Vietnamese people approach, use and create value from financial technology.

In a solemn and energetic atmosphere, the Announcement and Certification Ceremony for selected Fintech 2025 projects took place at SIHUB, marking an important starting point for the journey of creating digital financial solutions for the new generation of startups. This is one of the practical efforts to promote the development of the digital economy, a field that is becoming the main growth driver of the city.

The program, under the direction of the Department of Science and Technology of Ho Chi Minh City and implemented by SIHUB, aims to accompany Fintech start-up projects in the process of perfecting products, expanding business models and realizing the vision of digitizing financial services. This year, the program continues to attract great attention with many quality profiles from financial technology enterprises, payment platforms, asset management, digital banking solutions, applied blockchain, data – AI and models of intersection between finance and technology.

After a thorough selection and evaluation process of creativity, practical applicability, market potential and business model, the Organizing Committee selected 14 outstanding projects to award certificates, including 3 projects in the pre-incubation stage, 10 projects in the incubation stage, and 1 project in the acceleration stage. These projects not only bring new solutions to businesses and users but also contribute to promoting the national digital transformation process.

Mr. Tran Trong Tuyen – Deputy Director of the Department of Science and Technology of Ho Chi Minh City also emphasized that: Developing science and technology and digital innovation is a breakthrough driving force, contributing to making Ho Chi Minh City an economic locomotive, with four key pillars: technology, high-quality healthcare, high-quality education and high-tech industry. Today’s certificate recognizes the companionship of the Department of Science and Technology of Ho Chi Minh City, supporting projects to access resources, expand markets and develop strongly, towards becoming a “technology unicorn” contributing to sustainable economic growth.

The event is not only a milestone for participating projects but also demonstrates SIHUB’s vision: building an ecosystem where financial technology is nurtured, where bold ideas can develop into practical solutions, contributing to shaping the future of Vietnam’s digital finance.