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On the afternoon of May 15, the Department of Science and Technology of Da Nang city held a press conference to introduce the Da Nang Angel and Venture Investment Forum 2026 (DAVAS 2026), to provide official information about the scale, program content and outstanding activities of the event.
DAVAS 2026 is organized to concretize the development directions of science, technology, innovation and digital transformation according to Resolution No. 57; At the same time, promote the role of technology businesses, investors and social resources in promoting rapid and sustainable economic growth. Through the event, Da Nang aims to affirm its position as a connection point for domestic and international angel investment and venture capital flows, contributing to the development of an innovation ecosystem associated with global integration.
The Forum is also expected to form an effective connection platform between the State - businesses - investors - institutes and schools; creating a transparent and professional investment environment, helping startups improve their ability to access capital, technology and knowledge, while promoting the image of Da Nang as the region's innovation and venture capital center.
“Gateway to global capital”
Speaking at the press conference, Mr. Le Son Phong - Deputy Director of the Department of Science and Technology of Da Nang City said that DAVAS 2026 is not only an investment connection event for startups but also demonstrates the city's strong commitment to promoting innovation, developing a knowledge economy and building a favorable environment for technology businesses to develop.
According to him, over the past years, Da Nang has always determined that developing an innovative startup ecosystem is a key task, gradually perfecting support mechanisms and policies; promoting digital transformation, developing new technologies such as AI, blockchain, Web3, Fintech; At the same time, we focus on investing in infrastructure, high-quality human resources and expanding international cooperation.
DAVAS 2026 is expected to become a strategic connection platform between startups, investment funds, experts, technology corporations and domestic and international startup support organizations; not only promotes capital raising opportunities but is also a space to share knowledge, experience and global innovation trends.
Introducing an overview of the program, Mr. Vo Duc Anh - Deputy Director of the Da Nang Innovation and Startup Support Center said that DAVAS 2026 takes place from May 25-27 with the message "Where Capital Meets Vision", is positioned as "Gateway of global capital", aiming to turn Da Nang into a regional conference and investment center.
The event is expected to attract more than 30 investment funds with a total capital under management of about 5 billion USD, more than 70 potential startups and about 5,000 attendees. Participating startups will be trained in pitching in English, profile building and business valuation according to international standards to optimize their ability to raise capital.
A series of investment connection activities on an international scale
With the theme "Innovation meets global investment" and the message "Ideas sublimate, capital flows spread", DAVAS 2026 will take place a number of outstanding activities such as calling capital for innovative projects and startups in front of domestic and international investment funds; Free 1:1 connection between investment funds and innovative projects and startups; DAVAS Champion Golf Award; Pre-DAVAS Market Access Workshop in Da Nang; Web3 Builders Summit; Live booth exhibitions and technology demonstrations for more than 50 booths; Signing an innovation cooperation agreement; Presentations and seminars connect innovation and investment.
According to the Organizing Committee, DAVAS 2026 marks a strong transformation when it is upgraded to an international event for the first time. The event not only attracts domestic startups but also aims to connect international projects with investment funds from the US, Japan, Singapore, Hong Kong and Dubai,...
In addition to investment activities, the city also emphasizes the role of specific mechanisms such as Resolution No. 136/2024/QH15, Resolution No. 259/2025/QH15 and the orientation to build an International Finance Center (IFC), creating a favorable legal corridor for investment funds and startups to develop, gradually realizing the goal of forming at least one technology "unicorn" in Da Nang during this period. 2026-2030.
Focus on startup quality and internationalization of the ecosystem
At the press conference, many opinions were exchanged that DAVAS is transforming strongly towards the goal of becoming an international startup forum. Delegates emphasized focusing on startup quality, viewing projects as "flowers" that need to be trained, advised, and improved in capacity before approaching professional investors.
At the same time, Da Nang also promotes startup activities among students through the formation of innovation centers at universities, organizing pitching sessions for students and expanding the support network for young startups.
In addition to its role in connecting investment, DAVAS 2026 also contributes to promoting the image of Da Nang as a dynamic, creative city with a favorable environment for innovation and technology investment; At the same time, promote tourism development by attracting high-quality international visitors to the city.
With an ever-expanding scale, the participation of large investment funds and a series of in-depth connection activities, Da Nang continues to affirm its determination to build a regional and international innovation startup ecosystem, becoming a convergence point of global capital, technology and knowledge flows. DAVAS 2026 is expected to create new momentum for the startup community, open up many opportunities for cooperation, call for capital and promote the goal of making Da Nang a leading innovation and technology investment center in the Asia-Pacific region in the near future.