You are invited to join the pitching preparation at BUV campus. On the first day, a series of keynote speakers set the trend for what is to be a packed weekend of collaborative activities. Generating your sustainable business ideas, supported by mentors who will provide guidance and support you in preparing your first communication to juries. If successful, you will be asked to join the pitching session on day 2. 

The final pitch on day 2 is the peak of the event where your ideas will be presented to a panel of judges for a final prize. All ideas presented to the juries will be given feedback in addition to an opportunity to network with mentors, speakers and judges at a final meet and mingle.

As you register and are successfully selected, you will be undertaking a series of free-of-charge online short courses on Social Lean Canvas, Business Ideation, Professional Pitching and Green Innovation Impacts to prepare you for the main event.

About
BUV Greenathon 2023

Greenathon, organised by British University Vietnam (BUV), is a nonstop 48-hour event that brings together sustainability-oriented entrepreneurs, innovators, and students to work collaboratively on creating new business ideas and developing solutions to real-world problems. This event extends over a period of 2 days on our state-of-the-art campus.

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Workshop week: 26th – 30th June 2023
Pitching & Presentation: 1st – 2nd July 2023
BUV campus, Ecopark township
Language: English

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Any university graduate (20-32 years old) who is driven by values of sustainability, innovation and entrepreneurship. Registration can be done individually or in groups. For individuals, a matchmaking process will take place before the event to match them with a group with similar interests.

For any further information, please contact us via email greenathon2023@buv.edu.vn

WHO CAN REGISTER?

In addition, all participants will get a certificate of participation and a 10% discount on MBA fees..
01 MBA Full Scholarship valued at 400,200,000 VND
(shared by team members)

First prize

1

01 MBA course module for each team member, which is chosen from the list by each member and fully certificated

Second prize

2

01 training theme of BUV’s Business Passport Certificate Programme for each team member

Third prize

3

PRIZES

GREENATHON AGENDA

8:00 - 12:00
Keynote speech
Start the day with a keynote speech on the importance of entrepreneurship and the role of an MBA in building business management skills and mindset.
12:00 - 13:30
Lunch time
Business Idea Generation
Break participants into small groups and provide them with a problem statement. Ask them to come up with a viable business idea that addresses the problem statement. The ideas can be a new product or service or an improvement to an existing one.
13:30 - 18:30
Mentor Sessions
Experienced entrepreneurs and MBA alumni come in to mentor the participants on how to develop their business ideas further. The mentors can help the participants with finance skills, leadership skills, planning and management skills, and other important areas.
Day 1 selection
At the end of the day, each group prepares a one-page with their business idea. Only 10 teams move to day 2.
DAY 2, JULY 2nd 2023
8:00 - 12:00
Pitch Preparation
Finalizing details and preparing pitch presentation
12:00 - 13:30
Lunch time
13:30 - 16:30
Final Pitches - Shark Tank
On the final day, each group will present their final pitch to the panel of judges. The judges will then select the winning group or groups.
16:30 - 17:00
Award Ceremony
17:00 - 20:00
Networking Dinner
DAY 1, JULY 1st 2023

ABOUT US

MR. LE THAI DUONG

Co-Chair

MR. JONATHAN SOURINTHA

Keynote speaker

Head of the Center for
Post Graduate Studies at BUV
COO of Vietnam Startup Talent Expert, Ministry of Science and Technology
Co-owner of HRK Group - GPS PLAS - PVA PRO
DR. RUI LUDOVINO

Judge

MR. PHAM TUAN HIEP

Judge

MR. NGUYEN MINH CUONG

Judge

First Counsellor, Delegation of the European Union to Vietnam
CEO, BK Holdings
Program Manager at Green Tech Incubator, GIZ Vietnam
DR. JOAO FIALHO

Co-Chair

Chief Academic Officer,
British University Vietnam
MR. CHRIS JEFFERY

Judge

CEO, Skills Bridge
Senior Advisor, Openspace Ventures
MS. THAI VAN LINH

Judge

Forbes 30 under 30 Asia (2017) Fundraising coach, beginguru.com
MR. HAI NGUYEN

Judge

BOARD OF JUDGES

OUR MENTORS

MR. NGUYEN TRAN TRUNG

Senior Manager, Core Assurance & Financial Accounting Advisory Services Ernst and Young Vietnam

MS. NGUYEN MY ANH

Consultant cum Project Manager TAC North, Agency for Enterprise Development, Ministry of Planning and Investment

MR. LE MINH

Specialist, State Agency for Technology Innovation - Ministry of Science and Technology

MS. NGUYEN THI HA GIANG

Senior Manager, Strategy and Product Development,
MIK Group

DR. TRAN ANH PHUONG

 Hanoi University of Industry

MR. DOAN DUC THUAN

Deputy Managing Director, Owen Fashion

MR. LU QUOC THIEN

Former Head of Affluent Banking and Wealth Management, VP Bank

MR. NGUYEN HOANG MINH

CEO, IoTeamVN

ABOUT BUV

British University Vietnam (BUV) is the first and only international university in Vietnam to award direct degrees from the prestigious University of London and Staffordshire University. Founded as the result of successful cooperation between the government of Vietnam and the United Kingdom; BUV’s mission is to deliver, in Vietnam, certified British higher education degrees and the highest quality international learning environment possible; and to create graduates that represent a new generation of talented discoverers, explorers and creative thinkers educated, trained, and prepared to thrive in fields of work and life. 

In 2022, BUV was officially certified as the first university in Vietnam to be awarded a 5-star overall rating from QS, cementing its position as a pioneer in the higher education sector. Specifically, the university was awarded 5 stars on the following criteria: Teaching, Employability, Academic Development, Facilities, Social Responsibilities, and Inclusiveness. Furthermore, the Finance and Economics programme of BUV was also honoured to receive a 5-star validation from QS for the criterium of Programme Strength. In addition, BUV has officially become the first and only university in Vietnam awarded QAA university-wide accreditation.

Currently, BUV has provided a 2-year Master of Business Administration (MBA) programme, awarded by Staffordshire University. Our unique programme will allow you to learn from one another as well as from our 100% internationally qualified and experienced faculty members, exposing you to unique insights from every corner of the globe. Our MBA graduates are well prepared with the ability to solve complex business problems, adapt to changes and manage diverse workforces. If you wish to step up on the career ladder or progress your career journey, it's time to embark on this one-of-a-kind experience with us. 

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ECOPARK TOWNSHIP (14km from Hoan Kiem Lake)

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