The Fulbright Innovation Bootcamp is a 5-day intensive training program designed for high school students to explore human-centered innovation. Through training sessions, team projects, and expert mentorship, students will learn to identify problems, develop creative solutions, and pitch their ideas effectively.

The program emphasizes human-centered design, customer discovery, prototyping, and pitching. Students will develop innovative ideas and present them to experts. 

The program emphasizes human-centered design, customer discovery, prototyping, and pitching. Students will develop innovative ideas and present them to experts. 

It includes lectures, workshops, team activities, peer learning, mentoring, and a final showcase presentation.

Participants will gain:

• Hands-on skills in human-centered innovation

• Experience in identifying customer problems and needs

• Knowledge in building value propositions and Minimum Viable Product(s)

• Practice in team collaboration and public speaking

• Exposure to entrepreneurial mindsets and leadership skills

• Bootcamp Dates: July 7–11, 2025 (Monday to Friday)

• Accommodation Check-in: Afternoon/Evening of July 6

• Accomodation Check-out: Morning of July 11

• Venue: Fulbright University Vietnam Campus, District 7, Ho Chi Minh City

Yes. All students are encouraged to stay in the dormitory to fully engage in team activities, peer learning, and evening reflection sessions. 

The primary instruction will be in Vietnamese, but some sessions and materials may include English to introduce students to common innovation and startup terminology.

The bootcamp is led by Dr. Phan Hoàng Lan, Head of the Center for Entrepreneurship and Innovation (CEI), with support from experienced innovation officers and guest mentors from the startup ecosystem.

About our master trainer:

Dr. Phan Hoang Lan is a leading expert in innovation and entrepreneurship with over 14 years of experience in policy-making, startup ecosystem development, and innovation training.

She holds a PhD in Business and Design from Swinburne University of Technology (Australia) and a Master’s in Development Economics from the University of Oxford (UK). Dr. Lan previously served as Head of Startup Ecosystem Development at the National Agency for Technology Entrepreneurship and Commercialization (NATEC), Ministry of Science and Technology, Vietnam.

She was also the Co-Lead of the UNDP Accelerator Lab Vietnam, where she worked on applying innovative tools like systems thinking, behavioral insights, and lean startup in the public sector. Dr. Lan is a co-founder and core organizer of TECHFEST Vietnam — the country’s national startup festival — since its inception in 2015.

She co-authored the National Project 844 on supporting Vietnam's startup ecosystem and has trained thousands of educators, students, and public officials across Vietnam. In 2018, she was recognized by Forbes Vietnam’s 30 Under 30 and listed among the Top 100 most influential young leaders in public policy worldwide by Apolitical.

High school students (Grades 9–12) who are curious about entrepreneurship, innovation, and human behavior. Applicants should be proactive, open-minded, and eager to learn. 

Yes, international students are welcome, as long as they can attend the program in person in Ho Chi Minh City. 

No prior experience is required. The program is designed for beginners with high potential and interest. 

• Participation Only: No meals or accommodation

• Standard Package: Includes meals

• Full Package: Includes meals + dormitory stay 

• Participation Only: 16,000,000 VND

• Standard Package: 18,500,000 VND

• Full Package: 28,500,000 VND 

The participation fee covers:

• All instructional materials and training sessions

• Light Meals (tea-break, snacks)

• A welcome kit and certificate of participation

• Gala dinner and closing celebration

Scholarships are available for students with outstanding applications or demonstrated financial need.

Yes! Full or partial scholarships are available based on merit. Students will be asked to submit an application to be considered for scholarships. 

Yes. 10% off for students who register and pay by May 30, 2025. (Not eligible for scholarships.) 

Yes. Two types:

• Academic Excellence Scholarship (20%)

• Future Innovator Scholarship (30%) 

• GPA ≥ 8.5 or IELTS ≥ 7.0

• Must register by June 31, 2025

• GPA ≥ 8.5 or IELTS ≥ 7.0

• Strong extracurriculars or leadership experience

• Must register by May 31 

No. Students must choose one: either the early bird discount or apply for a scholarship.

May 31, 2025. 

From June 1 - June 14, 2025. 

Scholarship applies only to the Participation Fee (not meals or accommodation).
You may receive either:

• 20% Academic Excellence Scholarship

• 30% Future Innovator Scholarship

Package Options and Scholarship Pricing

1. Participation Only

• Original Fee: 16,000,000 VND

• With 20% Scholarship: 12,800,000 VND

• With 30% Scholarship: 11,200,000 VND

2. Standard Package (Participation + Lunch)

• Original Fee: 18,500,000 VND

• With 20% Scholarship: 15,300,000 VND

• With 30% Scholarship: 13,700,000 VND

3. Full Package (Participation + All Meals + Accommodation)

• Original Fee: 28,500,000 VND

• With 20% Scholarship: 25,300,000 VND

• With 30% Scholarship: 23,700,000 VND

Note

• You cannot combine the scholarship with the Early Bird discount.

• Scholarships do not reduce the cost of meals or dormitory services — they only reduce the tuition portion.

• Fill out the application form online: https://bit.ly/fib_app

• Deadline to apply: June 13, 2025

• Results announced: June 14, 2025 

Students are selected based on:

• Clarity of motivation and interest in innovation

• Willingness to collaborate and learn

• Balanced mix of diverse backgrounds and schools

By bank transfer. Accepted students will receive payment instructions via email. 

Within 5 working days after receiving the acceptance email. 

Within 5 working days after receiving the acceptance email. 

• 100% refund before June 15, 2025

• 50% refund from June 30, 2025

• No refund after June 30, 2025, except for medical reasons 

Yes, for students choosing the Full Package, dormitory stay is included. 

Yes. A signed parent/guardian consent form is required for participation, especially for those staying in the designated accommodation. 

• Personal clothes and toiletries

• Refillable water bottle

• Personal laptop (if available)

• Comfortable shoes for active sessions

For inquiries, please reach out to:

• 📧 Email: cei@fulbright.edu.vn

• 📞 Hotline: 098 720 6355 (Ms. Hoa Nguyen)

• 📘 Facebook: Fulbright CEI Facebook page