Hanoi, Vietnam – As part of its ongoing commitment to supporting Vietnam’s innovation ecosystem, LOTTE Ventures Vietnam is pleased to support Âu Lạc Grand Prize 2026 by sharing this opportunity with AI startups, founders, and technology innovators across its network.
Âu Lạc Grand Prize 2026 is a national AI award established to recognize outstanding AI solutions developed by Vietnamese innovators. With a US$1 million Grand Prize, the program aims to accelerate the development of impactful AI technologies while strengthening collaboration between startups, enterprises, investors, and the broader innovation ecosystem.
The competition is supported by a distinguished judging panel comprising some of Vietnam’s most respected technology and business leaders, including:
- Mr. Truong Gia Binh – Chairman of FPT Corporation and Chairman of the Final Judging Committee
- Mr. Don Lam – Co-Founder & General Director of VinaCapital
- Dr. Bui Hai Hung – Vice President, Qualcomm AI Research
- Dr. Luong Minh Thang – Senior Research Scientist & Research Director, Google DeepMind
The program welcomes AI startups, companies, and innovation teams led by Vietnamese founders whose solutions have progressed beyond the idea stage and demonstrated practical application.
The application timeline is as follows:
- Application Opens: March 31, 2026
- Application Deadline: July 31, 2026
- Preliminary Round: August 2026
- Final Round: October 2026
- Award Ceremony: November 2026
At LOTTE Ventures Vietnam, we believe that building a vibrant innovation ecosystem requires strong collaboration among startups, corporations, investors, universities, and ecosystem partners. Programs such as Âu Lạc Grand Prize provide valuable platforms for entrepreneurs to showcase their technologies, gain recognition from industry experts, and connect with strategic partners who can support their next stage of growth.
We encourage AI startups within our network and the broader Vietnamese startup community to explore this opportunity and submit their applications.
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