National Technology Innovation Fund (NATIF)
Quỹ Đổi mới công nghệ quốc gia (NATIF)
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NATIF issues new calls as its annual budget is allocated. Monitor natif.vn for the current call; the fund's operating regulations were revised in recent years, expanding the non-refundable grant share for SMEs.
Provides non-refundable grants (typically covering a share of project cost, with higher shares for SMEs), preferential loans and interest rate support for technology transfer, technology innovation and R&D projects by Vietnamese enterprises. Amounts are set per approved project.
Quỹ Đổi mới công nghệ quốc gia, Bộ Khoa học và Công nghệ
public · national
Deadline: One call a year — Calls for proposals are announced periodically on the NATIF website with defined submission windows.
This funder does not publish a success rate. We rank it using the rate observed across similar programmes and label it as an estimate rather than implying we know.
Major bid — written case, budget, possibly partners.
Who can apply
- Sectors: manufacturing, deeptech, agri, energy, health
- Stage: Series A and growth
- R&D activity required
- Locally registered entity required
Vietnamese-registered enterprises undertaking technology innovation, technology transfer or R&D. Priority is given to SMEs and to projects in prioritised technology fields.
How to apply
- Check natif.vn for an open call and the applicable support form (grant, loan or interest support).
- Prepare the project dossier including technology description and financial plan.
- Submit the dossier to NATIF.
- Appraisal by an expert council and financial due diligence.
- Contract signing and disbursement against milestones.
What you will need
- Project proposal (thuyết minh dự án)
- Enterprise registration certificate
- Audited financial statements
- Technology transfer contract or IP documentation
- Capital contribution commitment
- Bank guarantee or collateral for loan support
Related reading: How grant deadlines actually work
Source. https://natif.vn/ · not human-checked
"Quỹ Đổi mới công nghệ quốc gia hỗ trợ doanh nghiệp thực hiện đổi mới công nghệ, chuyển giao công nghệ và nghiên cứu phát triển."
Verified on 14 August 2026
Source: funder's homepage — the programme page was not found
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