The Viet Nam AI Innovation Challenge officially kicked off

The Viet Nam AI Innovation Challenge 2026 officially kicked off on Friday, bringing together policymakers, technology companies and AI innovators from Viet Nam and the United States to develop the next generation of AI-native applications.

It attracts more than 2,500 participants in 300 teams, competing in a 48-hour hackathon to build AI-native solutions for real-world challenges. Jointly organised by the National Innovation Centre, Meta, AI for Viet Nam Foundation, FPT Corporation and Duy Tan University, the competition gives outstanding teams the opportunity to advance to the Viet Nam AI Stars Global Finals in Silicon Valley, connecting Vietnamese innovators with the global AI ecosystem.