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Hack-A-VentureHack-A-Venture
Organized by RMIT Vietnam FinTech Club, Hack-A-Venture is a hackathon-style innovation competition for Business and Technology students nationwide, encouraging them to leverage technologies to solve Vietnam's pressing social challenge!
RMIT 2025
Hack-A-Venture
From over 100 teams across the country to a final 10 in the grand finale, Hack-A-Venture 2024 was more than a competition – it was a two-month journey of innovation. These bright young minds transformed ambitious ideas into impactful tech-driven solutions for a sustainable future in Vietnam, blending sharp business acumen with cutting-edge technology.
We were honored to have our journey featured on the CafeTek program, as part of HTV. This was a significant milestone, affirming our mission to create a playground that nurtures students' innovative spirits and connects them with top industry experts.
Competition Organizer
FinTech Club
Who are we?
We are the first ever student-led Financial Technology initiative in Vietnam. Founded in early 2020, RMIT FinTech Club aims to unite students across diverse degree programs and offer valuable insights into the dynamic realm of Financial Technology. Through a wide range of initiatives, we empower our members with the necessary skills, mindset, and confidence to engage in the fast-growing FinTech industry.
Our Core Activities
Our key metrics
Our previous activities
Through various initiatives such as workshops, events, training programs, and competitions like Hack-A-Venture, the club empowers students to explore the future of financial technology and make a meaningful impact in the community.
Hack-A-Venture Sponsors
Diamond Sponsor
Silver Sponsors
Strategic Partner
Academic Sponsors
Livestream Sponsor
Our competition is open for all inspiring students who want to experiment building social impact products using Technology. Anyone can join, but our core target student group are the above.
Our competition is open for all inspiring students who want to experiment building social impact products using Technology. Anyone can join, but our core target student group are the above.
Our Theme
Our Tech Focus
Participants are encouraged to explore and leverage any technology of their choice, including but not limited to:
Hack-A-Venture Timeline
Round
Nov 3 – Nov 16, 2025
IDEA PROPOSAL
Empathize, define, ideate!
Teams are expected to submit a written proposal for a product/solution leveraging technologies such as AI, Blockchain, Cybersecurity, etc. to solve a specific SDG-related problem in Vietnam. The proposal must explain the chosen problem, how the technology is applied, and the solution's potential impact. Teams must choose their SDG from a pre-selected list provided by the Organizing Committee at the start of Round 01.
Dec 4 – Dec 17, 2025
DOCUMENTATION
Specify & materialize ideas!
Teams are required to submit detailed Business and Technology Documentation developed using specific frameworks released in Round 2, covering aspects like business strategies and system architectures. Both documents will be weighted equally and must be submitted along with a Slide Presentation video.
Jan 21 – Jan 22, 2026
HACKDAY & PITCHING
Prototype & Presentation
Teams must develop a minimum viable product (MVP) or prototype with core functionalities. On HackDay 1, you'll receive additional requirements to further develop your prototype and business plan. You'll then have 24 hours to complete these tasks before a final demo pitch on HackDay 2, with live mentoring from industry experts available to support you.
To support participants, Hack-A-Venture 2025 will provide a series of workshops
Workshop
Nov 04, 2025
WORKSHOP 01
Technology in Business Innovation
This workshop provides guidance on identifying the most appropriate technology stack, for example, AI, Blockchain, Cybersecurity, based on the problem statement or business challenge.
Nov 10, 2025
WORKSHOP 02
Foundations of Sustainability Thinking
This workshop will equip participants with the core principles of sustainability thinking, enabling them to apply sustainable frameworks to decision-making and problem-solving in diverse contexts.
Dec 04, 2025
WORKSHOP 03
Documentation Training
This workshop will train participants on Business & Technical Frameworks that are required for Round 2 submission. These could include Business Model, SWOT Analysis, or Systems Architecture, etc.
Jan 21, 2026
WORKSHOP 04
Pitching Techniques
Participants will be trained on pitching techniques and how to perform their live demostrations to impress judges and achieve the championship!
1st Runner Up
Champion Prize
2nd Runner Up
Special Category Awards
Most Technically Advanced Project
Most Market
Potential Project
Most Market Potential Project
People Choice Award
Hack-A-Venture Judges
Dr. Huy Pham
Lecturer, Finance, RMIT Vietnam
Dr. Minh Nguyen
Lecturer, Blockchain Enabled Business, RMIT Vietnam
Dr. Tam Le
Lecturer, Blockchain Enabled Business, RMIT Vietnam
Dr. Tuan Chu
Associate Program Manager, Undergraduate Business Programs, RMIT Vietnam
Dr. Timothy McBush Hiele
Lecturer, Digital Business, RMIT Vietnam
Dr. Hieu Thai
Lecturer, Blockchain Enabled Business, RMIT Vietnam
Dr. Tri Dang
Acting Associate Program Manager, IT&SE, RMIT Vietnam
Dr. Cherry Narumon Sriratanaviriyakul
Lecturer, Entrepreneurship, RMIT Vietnam
Dr. Hoang Phan
Lecturer, STEM for Sustainable Development, RMIT Vietnam
Dr. Yen Nguyen
Lecturer, Entrepreneurship, RMIT Vietnam
Hack-A-Venture Mentors
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Hack-A-Venture Academic Mentors
Hack-A-Venture
Academic Mentors
LECTURER OF BLOCKCHAIN ENABLED BUSINESS, RMIT VIETNAM
LECTURER OF STEM FOR SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT, RMIT VIETNAM
ACTING ASSOCIATE PROGRAM MANAGER, IT&SE, RMIT VIETNAM
LECTURER OF BLOCKCHAIN ENABLED BUSINESS, RMIT VIETNAM