Entrepreneurship & Mentoring
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Entrepreneurship & Mentorship Support

Nurturing the next generation of Vietnamese entrepreneurs through mentorship, incubation, and ecosystem connections

Overview

HSB fosters entrepreneurial talent through a comprehensive ecosystem of mentorship programs, startup incubation, and industry connections. Our entrepreneurship initiatives bridge the gap between academic knowledge and real-world business creation, empowering students and alumni to launch and scale innovative ventures.

From ideation workshops to investor pitch sessions, HSB provides aspiring entrepreneurs with the guidance, resources, and networks needed to transform innovative ideas into sustainable businesses that contribute to Vietnam's economic development.

Support Programs

Startup Incubator

A structured incubation program providing workspace, seed funding opportunities, and intensive coaching to help early-stage ventures validate their business models and achieve product-market fit.

Mentorship Network

One-on-one mentorship pairing students and young founders with experienced entrepreneurs, industry executives, and HSB alumni who have built successful businesses.

Business Competitions

Annual business plan competitions and startup pitch events that challenge students to develop viable ventures, with prizes including seed funding and accelerator placements.

Investor Connections

Facilitated introductions to angel investors, venture capital firms, and corporate venture arms actively seeking promising Vietnamese startups across technology and business sectors.

Skill Workshops

Hands-on workshops covering essential entrepreneurial skills — from financial modeling and go-to-market strategy to legal setup, branding, and digital marketing fundamentals.

Global Ecosystem Access

Connections to international startup ecosystems through HSB's partner network, including exposure trips, cross-border accelerators, and global entrepreneurship conferences.

How We Support

Coaching Regular coaching sessions with faculty advisors and entrepreneur-in-residence providing strategic guidance and accountability throughout the venture journey
Resources Access to co-working spaces, prototyping facilities, market research databases, and legal/accounting advisory services at preferential rates
Community A vibrant community of fellow founders, alumni entrepreneurs, and industry partners for peer learning, collaboration, and mutual support
Funding Seed grants, competition prizes, and structured pathways to angel and VC funding through HSB's investor network and demo day events

Program Highlights

HSB Startup Launchpad

Our flagship 12-week accelerator program takes selected ventures from concept to launch-ready, with intensive mentorship, milestone-based coaching, and culminating in an investor demo day.

50+ Alumni Mentors

A dedicated network of HSB alumni entrepreneurs and executives who volunteer their time to mentor the next generation, sharing hard-won insights from building businesses in Vietnam and beyond.