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DNO - Da Nang has taken another significant step toward positioning itself as a regional hub for innovation and entrepreneurship by signing a cooperation agreement with US-based GIMA Group.
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The move is to expand the city’s international startup ecosystem and investment connectivity.
On January 28, the Da Nang Innovation Startup Support Centre, under the municipal Department of Science and Technology, signed a memorandum of understanding with GIMA Group to enhance cooperation in innovation, entrepreneurship, venture capital and international networking.
A central focus of the partnership is the joint organisation and implementation of the Da Nang Venture and Angel Summit (DAVAS) 2026, one of the city’s flagship platforms for startup investment and global engagement.
Under the agreement, both sides will work closely to elevate the scale and quality of DAVAS 2026 while expanding a series of initiatives related to innovation, startup development and cross-border investment in Da Nang.
GIMA Group will play a key role in inviting and coordinating international speakers, investors, startup founders and ecosystem partners from multiple countries.
The company will also co-organize side events, networking sessions and community activities designed to create deeper connections between local startups and global capital.
GIMA Group will support the development of an international startup and investor community in Da Nang, contributing to the city’s image as an open, dynamic and high-potential destination for innovation-driven growth.
The Da Nang Innovation Startup Support Center will act as the local coordinator, facilitating administrative procedures in line with regulations, connecting relevant agencies, enterprises and partners, and supporting domestic communication efforts, thereby ensuring the smooth implementation of joint initiatives and maximising the impact of international collaboration on the city’s startup ecosystem.
The partnership with GIMA Group reflects Da Nang’s rising appeal to international innovation partners and reinforces the city’s commitment to building a globally connected, forward-looking startup ecosystem.
The Global Investment and Management Associates (GIMA Group, Inc. est. 2011), rebranded in 2015, is a boutique investment group and alternative investment advisory.
Headquartered in Newport Beach, California with offices in Dubai & London. GIMA Group’s mentality is one of high growth focus coupled with operational and financial startup advisory leadership.
GIMA Group operates across several high-growth sectors, including blockchain technology, esports, virtual and extended reality (AR/VR/MR), the metaverse, and education technology.
Notably, the company has extensive experience in blockchain, having advised and supported fundraising for more than 30 digital asset projects, including crypto and DeFi initiatives.