Vietnam Boosts Tech Innovation Fund to Support Businesses, Focus on AI
Vietnam's National Fund for Technology Innovation (NATIF), under new operating mechanisms, aims to reduce capital costs and share risks for businesses investing in technological innovation. With a focus on AI, it plans to offer up to VND 3 billion per project, facilitating timely access to resources and proactive project implementation.
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