Da Nang Innovation Startup Festival 2026 set for August 18 – 19
DNO - The Da Nang People’s Committee has issued Plan No. 313/KH-UBND on the organization of the Da Nang Innovation Startup Festival (SURF) 2026.
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Under the plan, SURF 2026, themed “The Era of Rising Ambitions - Pioneering Innovation”, will take place on August 18 - 19 at the Furama International Convention Palace.
The event will bring together representatives from the Ministry of Science and Technology; national startup support organisations; provincial and municipal Departments of Science and Technology; universities, research institutes, startups, investment funds, and angel investors; and numerous international partners.
SURF 2026 aims to foster networking opportunities and further strengthen Da Nang’s startup and innovation ecosystem, while creating a platform for businesses, investors, experts, and government agencies to enhance exchanges and cooperation.
The festival will feature a series of key activities, including the launch of the Daegu Technology and Innovation Showcase Space (Republic of Korea) in Da Nang; the “SURF Startup: Da Nang Young Builders 2026” seminar; forums on “Aspiring to Build Technology Unicorns from Da Nang” and “Da Nang Go Global - From Da Nang to the World”; the SURF 2026 Startup and Innovation Competition awards ceremony; and a technology exhibition.
In addition to the main programme, the city will organise a virtual startup exhibition from July to December 2026 and the Da Nang Startup and Innovation Competition 2026 in August.
The competition is expected to attract around 30 startup projects. Participating proposals will undergo evaluation and receive intensive mentoring and development support before entering the official competition rounds.
The first-prize winner will receive priority access to investment promotion programmes, networking opportunities, and domestic and international study visits, as per relevant regulations.
The programme is organised by the Da Nang Department of Science and Technology, with the Da Nang Innovation Startup Support Centre serving as the implementing agency.