A real-deal fundraising arena for AI startups — pitch live in front of 20+ Vietnamese & international investment funds, with the finale on the Conviction stage.
Fund the Future is created by pioneers in AI together with Vietnam's finance & corporate-governance community.
Fund the Future is joined by main partners, strategic sponsors and 20+ media channels within the framework of Conviction 2026.
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20+ VC funds, corporate VCs and angel investors from Vietnam & abroad — hearing pitches live and considering deals with ticket sizes up to $1M.
Startups get end-to-end support from before the pitch until after the program — 4 steps by your side.
1-on-1 mentors help you build and refine an investor-ready pitch deck — from storytelling and metrics to valuation.
Take the stage and pitch live before 20+ Vietnamese & international funds — real feedback, real chances to close a deal.
Winning startups step onto the finale stage at Conviction in front of 60,000 attendees — reach a startup could hardly create on its own.
Coverage across Conviction channels & 20+ media partners, follow-up meetings with interested funds and Due Diligence support all the way to an investment round.
Where every startup begins: apply, get approved by the organizers and take the stage to pitch before the investor panel.
Every approved startup gets a live pitch slot before the investor panel. Applications stay open until the Audition on 08.08.2026 — apply early to get more prep time with your mentor.
The ultimate destination: Audition winners compete on Conviction's main stage.
The Grand Finale takes place within Conviction at THISO MALL SALA, Thu Duc City — where your startup appears before Vietnam's largest tech community and connects directly with funds toward an investment round.
Registered startups are reviewed and invited by the organizers. The ticket is not a pay-to-play fee — it is a confirmation fee to hold your pitch slot and secure your commitment.
Fund the Future welcomes young people and startup communities to watch live: hear startups pitch before the investor panel, learn how investors ask questions, and soak in the atmosphere of the finale at Conviction.
Unfortunately, Early Bird ended on 12.07.2026. You can still confirm your slot with the $149 Startup Package — with the full set of participation benefits.
A guaranteed pitch slot at the Audition on 08.08.2026, plus pitch deck support and a 1-on-1 mentoring session before the event.
Not at all! Applications stay open until the Audition on 08.08.2026. Apply early to get more prep time with your mentor.
Winning startups from the Audition compete in the finale on 15.08.2026, held within Conviction with 60,000 attendees.
20+ Vietnamese and international funds — including VCs, corporate VCs and angel investors active across Southeast Asia.
Coverage across Conviction channels and a network of 20+ media partners, plus certification and investor connections after the program.
Hold your pitch slot at Fund the Future today — make 08.08 the day your AI startup takes off.
Register to attend →For AI startups that want to pitch for funding at the Audition on 08.08.2026 — the organizers review and reply by email within 48 hours.
Thank you! The organizers will review and email you instructions to confirm your pitch slot within 48 hours — remember to check your Spam/Promotions folders too.
Watch startups pitch live and attend the Grand Finale at Conviction — the organizers will email payment instructions & your e-ticket.
Thank you! The organizers will email payment instructions and your e-ticket within 24 hours — remember to check your Spam/Promotions folders too.
