Creativity and Courage: Top 20 Outstanding Teams Compete in Round 2 of the Startup Challenge 2026

On the morning of April 11, 2026, at Ton Duc Thang University, the Faculty of Business Administration (FBA), in collaboration with the International Business Club and the FBA Communication Team, successfully organized Round 2 of the "Startup Challenge" competition. With the motto of promoting innovative thinking, creativity, entrepreneurial spirit, and creating positive impacts for the youth community in the context of the global market, the competition has attracted a large number of students nationwide.

The Judging Panel of Round 2 of the Startup Challenge 2026

Round 2 of the competition took place in a vibrant atmosphere, featuring a Professional Council of highly experienced experts and entrepreneurs in business and startups. In addition, the event was supported by the dedicated faculty and students of Ton Duc Thang University, who played a vital role in connecting participants and ensuring the event was organized professionally and efficiently.

Members of the Judging Panel for Round 2 included:

• Ms. Le Thi Bao Ngoc – Postpaid Wallet Product Development Specialist
• Mr. Hoang Dinh Tuan – Director of Parsley Joint Stock Company
• Mr. Nguyen Dang Truong Huy – Founder & CEO of OKR.BUSINESS
• Dr. Truong Thi Ngoc Thuyen – Head of the International Business Department
• Mr. Pham Quang Thinh – Stock Investment Consultant, SSI SECURITIES CORPORATION

The close connection between the University, the guest speakers, and the Judging Panel contributed to creating a highly practical academic space. This provided candidates with the opportunity to gain hands-on experience, learn, and step-by-step perfect their projects on their entrepreneurial journey.

Candidates pitching their projects to the Judging Panel.

The focal point of the program was the project presentations by the top 20 teams from universities nationwide. Utilizing a hybrid format—in-person at the campus and online for remote teams—the candidates confidently persuaded the professional council with their potential business models. Immediately following the presentations was a dramatic "Q&A" session, where teams had to demonstrate their courage, critical thinking, and problem-solving skills under the rigorous scrutiny of the judges.

Mr. Pham Quang Thinh - Stock Investment Consultant at SSI Securities Corporation, along with other judges, asking questions to the candidates.

Through the competition, what resonates with each young person is not only the final result but also the knowledge accumulated from cultivating and learning throughout the rounds. Integrating real-world scenarios from the research and development process of each team's project has helped students bridge the gap between classroom theory and corporate practice, contributing to the materialization of startup ideas and expanding their perspectives in a more multi-dimensional way.

Candidates taking notes and discussing during the Q&A session with the Judging Panel.

Round 2 of the "Startup Challenge 2026" concluded successfully, further affirming the Faculty of Business Administration's efforts in realizing the goal of linking education with practical application. By creating an experiential learning environment, the Faculty continuously enhances the competitive capacity of its learners while encouraging the spirit of innovation among students.

The potential projects from this round will continue to be developed and refined, aiming for practical application and creating positive values for the economy in the future.

Let's look forward to the official results of Round 2 and welcome the outstanding teams advancing to the finals of the Startup Challenge 2026!

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