Da Nang skyline at sunrise with the Dragon Bridge over the Han River
From arrival to growth in Da Nang

Practical support for founders and companies building in Da Nang

Innov Da Nang helps international and local founders, executives, startups, and companies establish, relocate, connect, operate, and grow from Da Nang.

A private operating company providing business orientation, soft-landing support, local coordination, trusted connections, and ecosystem access — not a government body or professional advisory firm.

Who Innov Da Nang supports

Founders & Startups

Establish, relocate, and build with practical local support.

Companies & Executives

Navigate operations, local coordination, and business relationships.

International Teams

Understand Da Nang and connect with trusted local professionals.

Local Organizations

Explore relevant international relationships and ecosystem pathways.

Two Directions

Two Directions. One Path Into Da Nang.

Innov Da Nang supports founders and companies from their first steps in the city to becoming connected participants in Da Nang's growing business and innovation ecosystem.

International and Vietnamese executives walking through a modern business lobby in Da Nang

Land in Da Nang

Start. Relocate. Establish.

Practical support for founders and companies navigating the first steps of establishing, relocating, or expanding in Da Nang — from business setup orientation and trusted professional connections to workspace, talent, and local coordination.

"From first questions to your first steps in Da Nang, we support you in navigating the practical side of establishing, relocating, or expanding your business."

Business professionals networking and shaking hands at an innovation event in Da Nang

Connect & Grow

People. Ecosystem. Opportunities.

Landing in Da Nang is only the beginning. We help founders and companies connect with people, organizations, talent, communities, and relevant opportunities that can support long-term development in Da Nang and beyond.

"Starting in Da Nang is only the first step. We help founders and companies connect with the people, organizations, talent, and opportunities that can support their long-term growth."

Explore
Land
Connect
Build
Grow

From exploring Da Nang to becoming part of its business ecosystem. Start at the stage that fits your needs — not every client requires every service.

Our Services

Commercial and Operational Support in Da Nang

Practical, business-focused support for founders, executives, startups, and companies establishing, relocating, operating, or growing from Da Nang.

International executive leading a business strategy session for a Vietnamese team in Da Nang
From your first questions through local coordination and ecosystem participation, we help clarify next steps, organize practical support, and connect you with relevant people and qualified professional partners.

Business Setup Orientation

Understand the local business environment, prepare the right questions, and define practical next steps before committing to company setup in Da Nang.

Da Nang Soft-Landing

Structured support for founders, executives, startups, and international teams preparing to establish or operate from Da Nang.

Business Relocation Support

Custom coordination for companies exploring relocation, workspace, talent, partner requirements, and local operations.

Executive Assistance

Trusted local assistance with scheduling, logistics, practical coordination, and relevant introductions while exploring or operating in the city.

Local Partner Connections

Connections to qualified legal, accounting, hiring, workspace, and other professional service providers where relevant.

Ecosystem Access

Orientation and pathways across founders, universities, technology communities, business networks, innovation spaces, and ecosystem partners.

Custom Business Support

A tailored scope for companies and teams whose operational needs extend beyond the standard soft-landing offers.

Innov Da Nang provides business orientation, ecosystem access, and trusted local partner connections. We do not provide legal, tax, accounting, immigration, or investment advice directly. Where needed, we connect clients with qualified local professionals.

Why Da Nang

A connected base for business, technology, and long-term growth.

Da Nang combines regional access, a growing technology economy, universities and talent, international connectivity, and a high quality of life for founders, executives, and teams.

Available innovation and startup programs may support eligible companies. Opportunities depend on sector and eligibility, and current programs and regulations should be verified before investment decisions; Innov Da Nang provides initial orientation but does not control or guarantee them.

Da Nang riverfront skyline and Dragon Bridge

Regional Access

An international airport and strong connections across Vietnam and Asia.

Technology & Digital Economy

Growing activity across technology, AI, semiconductors, startups, and digital business.

Talent & Universities

Universities, young talent, technical communities, and opportunities for business-academic connection.

Strategic Development

The Da Nang Hi-Tech Park, Free Trade Zone development, and innovation programs signal the city's business direction.

Connected Ecosystem

Founders, business owners, professional partners, communities, and innovation organizations are increasingly connected.

Quality of Life

A livable coastal city that can support long-term plans for international founders, executives, and teams.

Local × Global

Connecting global ambition with local opportunity.

Innov Da Nang helps international founders and companies navigate Da Nang while creating stronger connections with local people, organizations, talent, and business opportunities. The flow works in both directions.

Global Founders & Companies
Innov Da Nang
Local Partners • Talent • Universities • Business • Technology • Ecosystem

For international founders and companies

Understand Da Nang, access local ecosystem knowledge, meet trusted professionals and business owners, explore talent and universities, and identify relevant partnership opportunities.

For local founders and organizations

Access international experience, develop cross-border relationships, connect with relevant founders and executives, and explore global ecosystem or market pathways where appropriate.

Local Connections. International Perspective.

We believe the strongest business ecosystem brings local and international founders, professionals, companies, universities, experts, investors, and communities into meaningful collaboration. Innov Da Nang is not a closed expatriate or nationality-based network: our role is to support integration, two-way value creation, cross-cultural collaboration, and long-term relationships across the wider ecosystem.

Our Programs

Our Programs

Future program concepts for talent and founder development. Program structures, partners, funding models, activities, and delivery responsibilities are still under development.

Innov Youth Lab

From university talent to startup thinking.

Who it's for
University students and young people interested in entrepreneurship, innovation, startups, and developing future-ready skills.
Purpose
Create opportunities for young talent in Da Nang to develop entrepreneurial thinking, explore ideas, strengthen practical skills, and connect with local and international founders, professionals, mentors, and the wider innovation ecosystem.
Program details and activities: TBA

Innov Startup Lab

From early-stage startup to stronger foundations.

Who it's for
Early-stage founders and startup teams developing their businesses and preparing for their next stage of growth.
Purpose
Support founders in strengthening their startup foundations, developing relevant business and leadership skills, and becoming better prepared for partnerships, ecosystem opportunities, and future investor conversations.
Program details and activities: TBA

Innov Co-Founder Lab

Connecting local and international founders.

Who it's for
Vietnamese and international founders, entrepreneurs, professionals, and potential co-founders interested in exploring startup opportunities together.
Purpose
Create opportunities for local and international builders to meet, explore complementary skills and ideas, and develop the relationships and cross-cultural understanding needed for potential startup collaboration.
Program details and activities: TBA
Events

Innovation Events in Da Nang

Monthly events and programs will begin in September 2026. Dates to be announced. These regular events are designed to connect the ecosystem, create useful conversations, and support real collaboration.

Ecosystem Events

Major International & Local Events in Da Nang

A selection of major business, finance, technology, startup, and innovation-related events taking place in Da Nang.

Taking place in Da Nang

DAVAS — Da Nang Venture & Angel Summit

25 - 27 May 2026
Ariyana Convention Centre, Da Nang, Vietnam

A venture and angel investment summit connecting startups, investors, founders, and ecosystem stakeholders in Da Nang.

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Taking place in Da Nang

Da Nang Business, Finance and Technology Week 2026

7 - 12 July 2026
Furama International Convention Palace & Ariyana International Convention Center, Da Nang

A major business, finance, and technology week featuring policy dialogue, finance, innovation, high-tech, semiconductor, and ecosystem-related activities in Da Nang.

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Taking place in Da Nang

Vietnam Financial Forum 2026

9 - 10 July 2026
Ariyana International Convention Center, Da Nang

A financial forum focused on Vietnam's financial future, the Vietnam International Financial Centre, capital mobilization, sustainable finance, and ecosystem development.

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Taking place in Da Nang

SURF 2026 — Da Nang Innovation Startup Festival

18 - 19 August 2026
Furama International Convention Palace, Da Nang

Da Nang's annual innovation startup festival connecting startups, experts, investors, resources, and domestic and international ecosystem networks.

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Taking place in Da Nang

HORECFEX Vietnam 2026

26 - 27 August 2026
Ariyana Convention Centre, Da Nang

An annual exhibition and forum focused on technology, innovation, hospitality, tourism, F&B, digital transformation, and service-sector growth in Vietnam.

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Da Nang Business, Finance and Technology Week includes multiple related conferences including high-level policy dialogue, Vietnam Financial Forum 2026, and Da Nang Semiconductor and High-Tech Conference 2026.

Partners

Built With Ecosystem Partners

Innov Da Nang brings together local and international ecosystem players, including entrepreneurs, technology communities, advisors, universities, and strategic partners.

Strategic Partners

These external professionals and organizations collaborate with Innov Da Nang across the ecosystem. They are not employees or internal team members — they contribute expertise, community reach, and connections that strengthen Da Nang's innovation network.

Tuan Le, Co-CEO of oBacker

Tuan Le

Business Setup Strategist | Co-CEO of oBacker | Former Stringee & Homebase (YC W21)

Ched "Celeste" Dayot, Founder of SILUNA

Ched "Celeste" Dayot

Founder of SILUNA | Marketing Director of Clever Metals | M.I.C.E Organizer | Ecosystem & Community Builder

Phu (Peter) Ngo, CEO of NAPA Global

Phu (Peter) Ngo

CEO of NAPA Global | Blockchain Ecosystem Builder

Hungkaka Nguyen, Head of AI & Blockchain at NAPA Global

Hungkaka Nguyen

AI & Blockchain Community Builder | Head of AI & Blockchain at NAPA Global | Da Nang Ecosystem Connector

Vinh Bui, CEO of ST United and Chairman of DSEC

Vinh Bui

CEO of ST United | Chairman of DSEC

James C. Summerset, Founder & CEO of Anderforge

James C. Summerset

Founder/CEO of Anderforge / AI Operating System for Jurisdictions | Planning / Infrastructure / Regulations / Innovation / Climate Resilience

Claus Nehmzow, Board & Venture Advisor

Claus Nehmzow

Board & Venture Advisor | AI, Deep Tech & Innovation | Maritime, Energy & Heavy Industry

Paul Allen Benavides, Founder & Principal Consultant of Walkabout Pathways

Paul Allen Benavides

Founder & Principal Consultant - Walkabout Pathways | Business & Media Lecturer – Swinburne University of Technology, Da Nang, Vietnam

Ami Ho, Founder & Director of Walkabout Pathways

Ami Ho

Founder & Director - Walkabout Pathways | Senior Investment Consultant - ABS

Long "Leo" Pham, Founder of sqrDAO

Long "Leo" Pham

Founder of sqrDAO | Convener of Da Nang Blockchain Hub & W3BS LFBUIDL 2026

Quoc Trung Pham (Gavin), Operations Director at Danang Fintech Lab

Quoc Trung Pham (Gavin)

Operations Director – Danang Fintech Lab (DFL24) Fintech R&D / Incubator & Accelerator / Regulatory Sandbox / Digital Assets / Startup Ecosystem

Pablo Riveros, Founder & CEO of Manabu Hubs

Pablo Riveros

Founder, CEO of Manabu Hubs | Global Startups Collectives Snr Expert & Advisor for Startups in APACs

Nam Hải Nguyễn, Co-Founder & CEO of TripC.AI

Nam Hải Nguyễn

Venture Builder | Founder & Investor Co-Founder & CEO of TripC.AI ($100K ARR) & Avoca AI ($50K ARR) Founder of AI So Easy (50k+ sub) Ex Co-Founder of Selly ($2.3M Raised) Ex Shopee (Sea Group)

Sissi Wang

Sissi Wang

Founder of Ideamatch.ai | Fractional Chief People Officer | Talent & Org Design for Scaling Teams

Markos Korvesis

Markos Korvesis

Career Coach | Co-Founder of Da Nang Nomad Fest & Athens Nomad Fest

Partner Organizations

Innov Da Nang collaborates with organizations across innovation, technology, community building, business support, and ecosystem development. Explore our partner organizations by selecting their logos below.

  • Da Nang Nomad Fest ecosystem partner logo
  • Nomad365 ecosystem partner logo
  • TELOM AI ecosystem partner logo
  • Nomad Career ecosystem partner logo
  • Remote Work International ecosystem partner logo
  • ideamatch.ai ecosystem partner logo
  • SILUNA ecosystem partner logo
  • oBacker ecosystem partner logo
  • Relocate In Da Nang ecosystem partner logo
  • TripC.AI ecosystem partner logo
  • NAPA Global ecosystem partner logo
  • Da Nang Blockchain Hub ecosystem partner logo
  • Walkabout Pathways ecosystem partner logo
  • Anderforge ecosystem partner logo
  • ST United ecosystem partner logo
  • Danang Fintech Lab ecosystem partner logo
  • Manabu Hubs ecosystem partner logo
Founder

Meet the Founder

Dimitris Tselios

Founder, Innov Da Nang

Dimitris Tselios is a leadership and business strategist with more than 30 years of entrepreneurial experience across strategy, operational systems, ecosystem building, community development, remote work, and international business networks.

He has worked with companies, founders, public institutions, universities, and international ecosystems to develop practical strategies, stronger operations, and long-term collaborative networks.

His work in remote work and global mobility includes founding TELOM AI, Nomad365 and Remote Work International, leading the International Digital Nomad Federation, contributing to the EU-funded R-map Project, and organizing the Athens Nomad Fest and Da Nang Nomad Fest. Through these initiatives, he has developed a strong international network of founders, executives, governments, universities, investors, remote professionals, and community leaders.

Through Innov Da Nang, Dimitris brings this experience and global network to support foreign founders, executives, startups, investors, and companies exploring Da Nang for business setup, relocation, talent, partnerships, innovation, and regional expansion.

Dimitris Tselios, Founder of Innov Da Nang
Connected Ecosystem

One Ecosystem. Two Roles.

Da Nang Innovation Hub and Innov Da Nang serve complementary roles in strengthening connections between Da Nang and the international business and innovation community.

Da Nang Innovation Hub

Discover. Learn. Connect.

An independent ecosystem platform and information portal for discovery, learning, community, visibility, events, startup and talent development, and local-global connection.

Ecosystem information • Community • Events • Visibility • Connections

Innov Da Nang

Land. Build. Grow.

A private local operating company providing commercial services, direct business support, soft-landing, relocation coordination, consulting, executive assistance, partner coordination, and program delivery.

Commercial support • Operations • Coordination • Delivery

Innov Da Nang provides business orientation, ecosystem access, and trusted local partner connections. We do not provide legal, tax, accounting, immigration, or investment advice directly. Where needed, we connect clients with qualified local professionals.

FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Find answers to common questions about Innov Da Nang, our purpose, events, partnerships, and how to get involved.

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Every request is reviewed by a real person. We typically reply within 1–2 business days with a practical next step or an invitation to a short discovery call.