PIER71™ Smart Port Challenge 2024 Roadshow: Saigon

When: 6 June 2024, Thursday

Time: 1.30pm – 4.30pm

Where: Block71 Saigon
72 Nguyen Co Thach, An Loi Dong Ward
Thu Duc City, Ho Chi Minh City

Join us and dive into:
✅ Insights on this year’s PIER71 Smart Port Challenge
✅ Opportunities PIER71 offers for maritime and tech startups
✅ Networking with industry experts, innovative startups, and community members

🔊 Don’t miss our panel discussion: “Pioneering Tomorrow, Impacting Maritime Startups, VCs, Corporates, and the Gen AI Revolution” with:
Laura Nguyen | GenAI Fund
Alex (Phuong) N. | Monk’s Hill Ventures
Ian Ho | Maritime and Port Authority of Singapore (MPA)
Moderated by: Neelesh Bhatia | BLOCK71 Saigon

See you in Ho Chi Minh City! 🚢💡

Shortlisted finalists are enrolled in a two-phase, 12-week programme.


Phase 1: Fit Check - Market Discovery and Validation

Kickstart your journey by diving deep into the heart of your market! In this phase, we'll help you answer the pivotal question: Is there a product-market fit for your solution? Validate your tech, test your assumptions, and find the perfect match for your innovation. A review will be conducted at the end of Phase 1. Only selected participants will advance to Phase 2.


Phase 2: Gap Busters - Navigating New Markets

Now, it's time to bridge the commercial gap. In this phase, you’ll partner with industry veterans who bring sharp business insights to the table. Together, you’ll navigate and conquer markets that may be uncharted territory for your startup.


Although the programme is designed for remote and overseas participants, in-person participation is required for the following events conducted in Singapore: