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Accelerator Roundup

The Top 4 Accelerators & Incubators in Ho Chi Minh City

Discover the top 4 accelerators in Ho Chi Minh City to supercharge your startup's growth.

Ho Chi Minh CityVietnamAll Verticals
4 programs · Statuses checked Nov 2026
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Overview

startersss tracks 6 accelerator and incubator programs in Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam: 4 still operating, and 2 that have shut down or gone offline (listed at the end). 2 are verified as accepting applications. Of those operating, 3 run hybrid and 1 runs in person. The most common focus area is Fintech (2). For the rest of Vietnam, see every program in Vietnam.

01

5Desire

Ho Chi Minh CityVietnamRolling admissions

5Desire is a consulting firm to support banks, infrastructure projects, and SMEs from South East Asia (SEA) to raise debt funding from investors around the world. Established in 2011, 5Desire has been well-known for building up startup eco…

About
ApplicationsRollingFirst cheque$500ExitsUndisclosedFounded2011
How it works
FormatHybridEquityInvestments of $500k to $10m
Verticals
ConsultingIncubators
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02

Antler Vietnam

Ho Chi Minh CityVietnamRolling admissions

These are startup generators and early-stage venture capital firms that help talented individuals start companies. They provide funding, mentorship, and other resources to help entrepreneurs turn their ideas into successful businesses.

About
ApplicationsRollingFirst chequeUndisclosedExitsUndisclosedFounded2020
How it works
Duration5 monthsFormatIn PersonEquityEquity Unknown
Verticals
Financial Services
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03

Startup Wheel

Ho Chi Minh CityVietnam

Startup Wheel is a 6-month startup competition, run by BSSC from March to August annually for startups and young entrepreneurs all around the world.

About
First chequeUndisclosedExitsUndisclosedFounded2013
How it works
FormatHybridEquityEquity Unknown
Verticals
All Verticals
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04

Vietnam Innovative Startup Accelerator

Ho Chi Minh CityVietnam

Vietnam Innovative Startup Accelerator is a program that helps early-stage startups in Vietnam to develop their business ideas and bring them to market.

About
First chequeUndisclosedExits1Founded2017
How it works
FormatHybridEquityEquity Unknown
Verticals
Business DevelopmentFinanceFinancial Services
View program → Website ↗

No longer operating

2 programs from earlier versions of this list have since shut down or gone offline (checked Nov 2026): NFQ Asia · Viisa.

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