MEET OITI AT THE INTERNATIONAL WEB3 FORUM
At the panel discussion “How the Web3 Startup Ecosystem is Evolving: From Hackathons to Accelerators to Real-World Startups”, Ms. Bui Thanh Hang, Vice Chairwoman of the Scientific Council, Open Innovation & Technopreneur Institute (OITI), represented Vietnam alongside international experts from Web3 Foundation, XDC Network, and other leading startup support organizations.
📌 The session explored the growth journey of Web3 startups: from early ideas born at hackathons, through acceleration programs, to becoming real-world businesses with practical value. In her remarks, Ms. Thanh Hang shared Vietnam’s perspective on:
🔹 The role of government-backed innovation organizations in supporting teams after hackathons.
🔹 How accelerators and ecosystem funds help Web3 projects evolve from MVP to sustainable business models.
🔹 Policies that encourage Web3’s real-world applications while preserving the creativity of its developer community.
💬 The event sparked lively discussions on identifying the true value of a Web3 startup beyond short-lived trends, while highlighting the importance of supportive innovation environments, digital skills, and adaptive policy frameworks. These insights contribute to shaping Web3 ecosystem strategies focused on practical value, sustainability, and global integration.
🤝 OITI’s presence at the forum not only reaffirms Vietnam’s role in the global Web3 innovation network, but also opens opportunities for international collaboration in building a sustainable blockchain ecosystem with technology as the foundation and people-centric approach. With a spirit of openness and proactive engagement, OITI continues to join pioneering initiatives, driving open innovation towards a safe, sustainable, and value-driven technological future.
