This is a meaningful milestone to look back on the 5-year journey of implementing Plan No. 135/KH-UBND dated June 30, 2021 of the Can Tho City People's Committee on supporting the development of the innovative startup ecosystem, while opening up breakthrough directions in the coming period.

The forum was organized by Can Tho City Department of Science and Technology, in coordination with leading units in the region, including universities, startup support organizations, investors, businesses and the creative startup community. The event aims to summarize and evaluate the effectiveness of implementing startup support policies in the locality; Analyze causes, difficulties and propose solutions to improve the city's startup ecosystem; Create a space for connection between managers, investors, businesses and the startup community; Stimulate the spirit of innovation, actively contributing to the socio-economic development goals for the period of 2026 - 2030.

The event is expected to attract about 300 delegates including representatives from departments, agencies, institutes, schools, startup communities, students, investment funds and startup accelerators. The forum will be held live in Can Tho and broadcast on multiple platforms, creating wide access for the startup community across the country.