Shinhan Future Labs

Global Shinhan InnoBoost 2025

Open Innovation program: 16-week PoC, 5-7 startups, VND 200M reward per each.

Register here to our join Information Webinar session on May 20, 2025 at 3PM.

Application open until May 30, 2025.

We Are Looking For​

Top 5-7 Startups with the following criterias:​

Tech enable Industry

Fintech & Beyond,
AI & Data Intelligence, Tech-Driven Innovation (SalesTech, MarTech, E-commerce Tech, etc.)

Early Stage & matured Startup

Startups with breakthrough MVP, strong traction, and ready to scale business models.

Collaboration Initiatives

Proposing technical solutions or partnership models with Shinhan companies to unlock new market values.

We welcome startups from various industries, offer diverse collaboration opportunities to develop and grow business together with Shinhan Financial Group in Vietnam.

Shinhan Bank

Shinhan Bank Vietnam has been offering a diversified portfolio of tailored corporate and individual banking products. With the base of millions high-end customers, we openly welcome collaboration initiatives across following domains

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COLLABORATION AREA
Enabling connectivity & banking-as-a-service for external partners & industries.
Solution AreaSample Collaboration Opportunities
Banking-as-a-Service (BaaS)Cash Management, Payment Gateway, Digital Lending API
Industry-specific API ServicesFinance integration for Medical, Pharma, E-commerce, Digital Platform, Wealth Management
Digital Banking & Neo BankingNeo-banking, e-Branch, API Integration, Live Banking Booth

Driving growth through platform collaboration & new customer touchpoints.

Solution AreaSample Collaboration Opportunities
Affiliate & Revenue Sharing ModelAPI-integration with platform partners
Embedded Banking in Super App 
Loyalty & Rewards PlatformLoyalty Point Exchange, Gamification (Mascot Collection), Home Delivery Rewards
E-Certificate ServicesDigital Certificates for Transaction Confirmation, Retail Loan Confirmation
Personalizing & enhancing customer journey with data & AI.
Solution Area Sample Collaboration Opportunities
AI Assistant for Customers Personalized product/service recommendation, Promotion suggestion, Car & Real-estate Lookup
AI Financial Planning Advisor Customized financial goal planning, Predictive analytics, Investment & Retirement Suggestion
AI-powered Chatbot & Hotline Multi-language Chatbot, Centralized Knowledge Hub, Call Function Integration
Banking process automation powered by AI.
Solution Area Sample Collaboration Opportunities
AI Assistant for Internal Operations Internal Document Search Chatbot for Legal, Product, Marketing, ICT,…
AI for Collateral Valuation Reference price suggestion for real-estate transactions
Banking Process Automation OCR + Fraud Detection in Trade Finance, Credit Scoring, Risk Management Models, Early Warning Systems
CRM Automation Auto Engagement, Auto Cross-selling, Customer Behavior Tracking, Privilege Customer Solution, Modern Lifestyle services
Empowering internal teams with smart tools & analytics.
Solution Area Sample Collaboration Opportunities
Smart ERP & Dynamic Dashboard No-code UI, Customizable Indicators, Real-time Data Visualization
Cybersecurity Solutions Cryptography Technology, Security Enhancements
Other Banking Tech Solutions Open for Partnership in Advanced Digital Banking Solutions

Shinhan Finance

With the widespread business network, Shinhan Finance Vietnam has capability to serve nationawide customers with flexible financial solutions. We openly welcome collaboration initiatives across following domains

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COLLABORATION AREA
Leveraging AI, Big Data & Machine Learning to enhance customer engagement, personalization, and experience.
Solution Area Sample Collaboration Opportunities
AI-powered Debt Classification & Management Automated debt scoring & recommendation for handling strategies (behavior score, early warning, risk signals)
AI-driven Marketing & Customer Acquisition Targeted campaigns for Millennials & Gen Z, Personalized content & promotion based on behavior
AI for Feedback & Customer Satisfaction Analysis Automated sentiment analysis from multi-channel feedback, Retention insights, Up/Cross-selling opportunity detection
AI for Customer Insight & Personalization Customer profile analysis, AI Financial Advisory, Behavior-based product design, Real-time personalization across touchpoints
Automating onboarding & internal processes for higher efficiency and customer convenience.
Solution Area Sample Collaboration Opportunities
Biometric Onboarding for Loans/Cards Video-selfie onboarding with voice-to-text form filling, Fraud prevention, Faster acquisition
AI Scoring Model for Consumer Finance Social media & digital behavior-based segmentation, Psychographic profiling, Loan/Card demand prediction
Digitalized Employee Onboarding Auto-profile validation, Auto-staff code generation for Sales/Collection teams, Faster hiring process
Campaign Management System Centralized campaign & promotion management platform across product lines & partners
Expanding financial access & supporting customer needs in new ways.
Solution Area Sample Collaboration Opportunities
Installment Payment for Education & Certification 0% Installment program for first-time course registration, Pay later model for training partnerships
Consumer Durable Loan for Micro & Individual Business Financing for electronics, furniture, business facilities for small business owners & households
Building internal capability to manage, track, and optimize performance & data.
Solution Area Sample Collaboration Opportunities
Internal Task Tracking & Workflow Management Cross-department task monitoring, Turnaround Time (TAT) tracking, Issue & workload recording
Enterprise Document Warehouse & Searching Tools Centralized document management, Status checking, Smart search by keywords & tags
Dynamic Customized Dashboard No-code UI, Self-service report generation, Interactive dashboard for management visualization & insights
Exploring new ideas, business models, and solutions in finance, technology & customer engagement.
Solution Area Sample Collaboration Opportunities
Other Finance & Fintech Solutions Open for co-creation, piloting, partnership in new fintech models, embedded finance, digital payment, wealth management, etc.

Shinhan Securities

Shinhan Securities Vietnam provide various market-leading medium risk and medium return products that boast both stability and profitability. We openly welcome collaboration initiatives across following domains

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COLLABORATION AREA
Enhancing investment journey with automation, personalization & social engagement.
Solution Area Collaboration Opportunities
AI-driven Financial Planning Advisor AI advisor for saving, investment strategy, portfolio suggestion based on customer profile & behavior
AI Robo-Advisory Platform Investment signal analysis, Strategy recommendation, Auto portfolio rebalancing
Stock Ideas & Copy Trading Community Social investing platform where investors share, follow, and copy top portfolios
AI Chatbot & Voice Assistant AI for customer support, Investment FAQ, Product recommendation, Transaction guide
Leveraging AI & Big Data for smarter operation & risk control.
Solution Area Collaboration Opportunities
AI in Market Monitoring & Risk Forecasting Real-time monitoring of financial indicators, Early warning system for risk signals (interest, exchange, industry trend, news sentiment)
AML / KYC / Fraud Detection AI Tool AI scoring for customer risk, Real-time transaction monitoring, Suspicious activity detection, Auto AML report generation
AI for Internal Process Automation Automating compliance tasks, Document processing, Regulation updates
Opening investment services through API for external ecosystem.
Solution Area Collaboration Opportunities
Brokerage-as-a-Service API enablement for Ecommerce, Fintech, Digital Platform partners to embed securities/investment services
Cross-border Trading Platform Enable foreign investors to access Vietnam securities market, or Vietnamese investors access global assets
ESG-focused Investment Offering Products around ESG-friendly portfolio, Green bonds, Sustainable ETF, Thematic investment trends
Enhancing internal operations & data-driven management.
Solution Area Collaboration Opportunities
Internal Task & Workflow Tracking Cross-department task tracking, SLA/TAT monitoring, Issue management
Enterprise Document Warehouse & Smart Search Centralized knowledge base, Document validation & search
Dynamic Dashboard & Business Intelligence No-code customizable dashboard, Real-time data visualization for management reporting
Exploring emerging technologies & startup collaboration in insurance innovation.
Solution Area Collaboration Opportunities
Other Securities & Digital Solutions Open for co-creation & partnership in: Blockchain, Tokenized Products, Digital Identity Verification, ESG Models, AI-powered Research Tools

Shinhan Life

Shinhan Life Insurance Vietnam operates in the fields of life insurance, health insurance, and financial investment. We openly welcome collaboration initiatives across following domains

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COLLABORATION AREA
Applying AI & Data Analytics to optimize risk management, personalize customer experience, and automate processes.
Solution Area Collaboration Opportunities
AI in Underwriting & Risk Assessment AI/ML-powered underwriting model, Auto-risk scoring & pricing, Auto-approval at certain risk thresholds
Customer Behavior Analytics & 360 Customer View Collect & analyze multi-channel customer data, Behavior prediction, Personalized product/service offering
AI-powered Chatbot & Livechat Chatbot & virtual assistant on website, app, social channels for automated customer support & inquiry handling
AI-driven Product/Service Recommendation Personalized insurance product suggestion based on customer profile, behavior, and big data from Shinhan Group ecosystem
AI-powered Testing System AI for system security, feature testing, automated quality assurance in digital insurance platforms
Enhancing operational efficiency & customer journey through automation.
Solution Area Collaboration Opportunities
Robotic Process Automation (RPA) Automating repetitive internal processes: Data entry, Document verification, Contract management
Omni-channel Sales & Customer Service Platform Customer Portal/App development, Integration with traditional & digital channels, Seamless customer journey management
Automotive CRM Platform AI-driven CRM for sales team, Customer data visualization, Predictive analytics for cross-selling & upselling
Expanding insurance offerings through ecosystem partnerships & lifestyle services.
Solution Area Collaboration Opportunities
HealthTech & Wellness Integration Partnership with Telemedicine platforms, Wearable devices, Wellness services → Embedded health insurance offerings
Lifestyle-based Insurance Models Pay-how-you-live, Pay-how-you-drive insurance, Gamification for health score tracking, Wellness rewards programs
Open API for Embedded Insurance Enable API-based insurance products for non-financial platforms: E-commerce, Health platform, EduTech, TravelTech
Exploring new ideas & models for next-gen insurance experience.
Solution Area Collaboration Opportunities
Parametric Insurance Models Insurance payout based on pre-defined events (weather, flight delay, etc.) using IoT, external data triggers
AI for Fraud Detection & Claims Management Real-time fraud detection in claims process, AI scoring for suspicious activity, Auto-claims handling with document/image recognition
Alternative Distribution Channel New digital touchpoints: Super App, Embedded on Lifestyle Platforms, Social Insurance Selling Models
Exploring emerging technologies & startup collaboration in insurance innovation.
Solution Area Collaboration Opportunities
Other InsurTech & Digital Solutions Open for co-creation & partnership in: Blockchain for Insurance, Tokenized Insurance Products, Digital Identity Verification, ESG Insurance Models, AI-powered Insurance Research Tools

What the program offers

PoC co-development

16 weeks of co-developing and validating technical initiatives or new business models with Shinhan companies, fostering practical application and large-scale market adoption.

200M Cash Funding

Startups have the opportunity to receive cash funding of VND 200M each, for PoC development.

Meetup & Showcase

Includes networking events, pitch sessions, and Demo Day, creating opportunities for exposure and strategic partnerships.

Referrals & Support

Direct referrals to Shinhan’s extensive network of investors and business partners, for funding, collaboration, and scaling opportunities.

Our Partners

Endorsed partner
Organizing partner
Strategic partner

What the program offers

Cash Grant

200 Million VND awarded to top-selected Startups

On-Demand Training

Tailored learning from industry experts

Direct Collaboration

Practical PoC development with Shinhan companies

Innovation Workspace

Access to conferece and collaboration space

Investment Linkage

Tap into a vibrant network of investors and partners

Global Market Expansion

Have chance to scale into new markets under Shinhan global ecosystem

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Frequently Asked Questions

Shinhan tìm kiếm các startup/ doanh nghiệp đã có sản phẩm ở giai đoạn thương mại hóa và tăng trưởng, có traction rõ ràng về khách hàng và doanh thu để chứng minh tính thực tiễn và khả năng triển khai của giải pháp.

Chương trình mở cho nhiều loại hình doanh nghiệp — từ startup, SMEs đến các công ty vừa và lớn — với điều kiện founding team hoặc người ra quyết định chính tham gia trực tiếp vào quá trình triển khai PoC.

Có. Tuy nhiên, cần có giấy phép kinh doanh tại Việt Nam và đội ngũ tham gia trực tiếp PoC tại Việt Nam trong 16 tuần, trong đó ít nhất 1 người thuộc founding team/ BOD.

Có. Mọi thông tin được bảo vệ theo cam kết bảo mật của Shinhan Future’s Lab.

Shinhan tìm kiếm các startup/ doanh nghiệp đã có sản phẩm ở giai đoạn thương mại hóa và tăng trưởng, có traction rõ ràng về khách hàng và doanh thu để chứng minh tính thực tiễn và khả năng triển khai của giải pháp.

Không bắt buộc cả đội, nhưng cần ít nhất 1 thành viên thuộc founding team/ BOD tham gia xuyên suốt. Đội ngũ phải có năng lực phát triển, điều chỉnh giải pháp và đưa ra quyết định nhanh chóng, quyết định cuối cùng.

Founder, CEO, Director hoặc các quản lý cấp cao hiểu rõ doanh nghiệp, đề bài của Shinhan, và có khả năng trao đổi trong quá trình Nộp đơn và Phỏng vấn.

Quy trình đánh giá hồ sơ diễn ra như thế nào?
Cấp 1:
Đánh giá sơ bộ bởi Shinhan Future’s Lab
+ Tính pháp lý và uy tín doanh nghiệp
+ Độ phù hợp và tiềm năng của giải pháp
+ Đội ngũ tham gia chương trình

Cấp 2: Đánh giá bởi đơn vị Shinhan được đề xuất hợp tác
+ Liên quan và khả năng triển khai của giải pháp
+ Mức độ khả thi và giá trị đề xuất hợp tác
+ Cam kết và năng lực đội ngũ

Không. Chúng tôi không đánh giá hồ sơ dựa trên vòng gọi vốn, mà tập trung vào giải pháp và đề xuất hợp tác thực chất với Shinhan.

  • 200 triệu VND tiền mặt cho các PoC được Shinhan phê duyệt
  • Kết nối mentor, coach, industry expert qua các buổi đào tạo chuyên đề
  • Tiếp cận trực tiếp các công ty thành viên và phòng ban Shinhan để thảo luận đề xuất
  • Hỗ trợ địa điểm tổ chức (phòng họp, hội trường) khi startup có nhu cầu tổ chức sự kiện, hội thảo

Có. Chương trình tạo điều kiện để startup và các công ty Shinhan tiếp tục thảo luận sau PoC, bao gồm khả năng mở rộng, đồng phát triển MVP hoặc triển khai thử nghiệm thực tế quy mô lớn, tùy vào kết quả PoC và mức độ quan tâm từ các bên liên quan.

Có. Nếu giải pháp và đề xuất của startup phù hợp và có tính khả thi cao, startup có thể tham gia POC với nhiều hơn 1 công ty thành viên Shinhan.

  • Hỗ trợ kết nối đối tác, Nhà đầu tư, chương trình khởi nghiệp tăng tốc & mở rộng thị trường trong hệ sinh thái quốc tế Shinhan.
  • Hỗ trợ địa điểm tổ chức (phòng họp, hội trường) khi startup có nhu cầu tổ chức sự kiện, hội thảo.

Tương tự như trong quá trình thương thảo và ký kết hợp tác với đối tác hoặc nhà cung cấp (vendor).

Hình thức hợp tác có thể linh hoạt dưới dạng nhà cung cấp vendor, đối tác cộng tác, đơn vị outsourcing, hoặc mô hình khác phù hợp — tùy theo đề xuất từ startup và kết quả triển khai PoC thực tế.

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