From July 29-30, SURF - Danang Innovation and Startup Festival 2025 marked a dynamic gathering at the Danang National Assembly Guest House under the theme "Policy Launchpad - Nurturing Unicorns". The event was hosted by the Danang Innovation Startup Support Center (under the Department of Science and Technology).
SURF 2025 brought together a diverse community of startups, technology experts, innovation organizations, and investors from Vietnam and abroad, including prominent funds such as Quest Ventures, TRIVE, and FundGo. The opening ceremony was attended by senior leaders, including the Deputy Minister of Science and Technology, members of the Party Central Committee, the Secretary of the Da Nang City Party Committee, the Head of the National Assembly Delegation of Da Nang, the Vice Chairman of the Da Nang People’s Committee, and others.

NAPA is excited to connect with potential partners and leading investors at SURF 2025.
Throughout the two-day festival, SURF 2025 features a wide range of activities designed to foster innovation and collaboration. Highlights included:
- Final round of the Innovation Startup Competition, spotlighting 10 top projects.
- The Innovation & Startup Exhibition with 300+ booths, presenting solutions in blockchain, digital assets, and fintech.
- The International Investment Forum, diving into blockchain’s role in urban digital transformation and Da Nang’s digital economy.
- In-depth discussions on emerging trends like tokenization, fintech, and blockchain in digital government.
Engaging in insightful discussions on fintech, tokenization, and digital transformation
During the exhibition, NAPA showcased our exclusive software development offers tailored for startups, including Proof of Concept (PoC) development, UX/UI prototype design, and MVP development. These solutions reflected our effort to support startups at different stages of their product journey, from early validation to market-ready solutions. We also introduced KaaS, our API solution that enables fast and secure transactions between fiat currency and stablecoins.
SURF 2025 is more than an event; it is a catalyst for sparking entrepreneurial spirit and building a sustainable innovation ecosystem in Da Nang, a rising hub for startups in Southeast Asia. For NAPA, joining SURF 2025 was a valuable opportunity to connect with startups, investors, and tech experts from Vietnam and beyond, paving the way for future collaborations within Vietnam’s dynamic innovation landscape.
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