On a mission to accelerate Vietnam’s entrepreneurial economy, the team at the VP Center for Entrepreneurship & Innovation (VPCEI) met with leaders from VPBank SME Division to explore a strategic collaboration that links capacity-building with smart capital access.
At the heart of the discussion was the shared recognition that Vietnamese SMEs don’t just need funding—they need the right tools, mindset, and support to scale effectively in today’s competitive, tech-driven landscape.
The meeting focused on two core collaboration pillars:
- Global Mini-MBA in Entrepreneurship & Innovation: Co-developed by VPCEI and the University of Michigan’s WDI, this 2-month program equips SME founders and managers with strategic innovation frameworks, digital tools, and investor-readiness skills. VPBank is considering supporting the program as a value-added offering to its SME clients—positioning itself as more than just a lender, but a long-term growth partner.
- SME Loan Enablement & Capital Access: VPBank explored offering preferential loan packages, including working capital lines, installment-based solutions, and digital credit scoring to qualified Mini-MBA graduates. This integrated pathway—from education to capital—is designed to de-risk lending while empowering SMEs with sustainable growth strategies.
Both teams recognized the powerful potential of combining executive education with financial innovation and agreed to continue working sessions to finalize a joint implementation roadmap in the coming months. The collaboration aligns closely with Vietnam’s Resolution No. 68/NQ-CP, which prioritizes private sector development as a driver of national economic resilience.
This is not just a program—it’s a platform to uplift Vietnam’s SME leaders, create fundable ventures, and build a new generation of bankable businesses ready to lead in both local and global markets.
