CURIOO Greenpreneurs 2026 is officially launched as a national creative competition in English for students aged 10 to 17, organised by CURIOO Vietnam.
The competition challenges students to design real-world, application-based projects that propose sustainable development solutions rooted in the local cultural, social, culinary, tourism, and environmental identities of provinces and cities across Vietnam.
This is a unique opportunity for young learners to develop green thinking, critical analysis, academic presentation skills in English, and to expand their international academic exposure and connections.
👉 Register: HERE
CURIOO Greenpreneurs 2026 is an English-based innovation competition for students aged 10–17, designed to foster critical thinking, academic communication skills, and a sustainability-driven mindset.
With the theme:
“Local Roots – Global Vision: Vietnam Through the Eyes of Future Leaders”
the programme encourages students to view Vietnam through a modern, multicultural, and global lens, empowering them to grow as future global citizens while staying deeply connected to local identity.
Participants will have the opportunity to:
Develop green design thinking and real-world problem-solving skills
Strengthen critical thinking, project storytelling, and academic presentation skills in English
Experience academic interviews with international partner schools
Participate in an international-standard Coaching Bootcamp
Access scholarships and learning incentives from domestic and overseas programmes
Build a personal academic project portfolio to support future scholarship and university applications
Parents can:
Observe their child’s academic growth and mindset development throughout each competition round
Receive professional feedback and personalised evaluation from academic mentors and the judging panel
Eligible Participants
Students aged 10–17
Vietnamese citizens or international students currently studying or residing in Vietnam or overseas
Participation Format
Individual or team-based (maximum 3 students per team)
Participation Fees
Round 1: Free of charge
Round 2: 500,000 VND per student
(20% contributed to charitable and environmental protection initiatives)
Parental Consent
Required for all participants under 18 years old
Total prize value: up to 400 million VND
Study-abroad scholarships (Vietnam & overseas): up to 20%
100% scholarship for a 3-month course at CURIOO Vietnam
Direct interview opportunities with international partner schools in the UK, Canada, or Australia
Round 1 (06/01 – 14/02): Project submission
Round 2 (28/02 – 07/03): Interviews with international partner schools
Coaching Bootcamp (09/03 – 20/03): Intensive academic training
72-Hour Hackathon (20/03 – 22/03): Project refinement and enhancement
National Final (28/03): Final project presentations and awards
Participants are required to submit:
English presentation video (maximum 90 seconds)
Project presentation deck (5–10 pages, PDF or PPT)
Optional: poster or prototype model
Project Requirements
Address a real issue in a specific province or city
Clearly reflect local cultural identity
Propose a sustainable development solution
Submission Method
Upload via Google Drive: [LINK HERE]
Participants are encouraged to share their projects on social media using the official hashtags:
#CURIOOGreenpreneurs2026 #CURIOOVietnam
Projects will be assessed based on:
Relevance to the competition theme
Sustainability-oriented thinking
Creativity and feasibility
Quality of presentation
Age appropriateness and student capability
5 fast-track slots to Round 2 for projects with outstanding social media engagement
After Round 1, selected participants will be invited to online interviews with academic representatives from international partner schools (UK, Canada, Australia).
Interview Format
Online via Zoom or equivalent platform
Official schedule and technical guidelines sent at least 3 days in advance
Purpose
Assess academic thinking, project understanding, and development potential
Based on international panel evaluations, Top 50 priority participants will be selected.
Priority Benefits
Exempted from Coaching Bootcamp and Hackathon
Prioritised for National Final selection
Designed for participants not selected in the priority list, the Coaching Bootcamp focuses on:
Refining project structure (problem – solution – impact)
Academic presentation skills, slide design, tone, and delivery
Simulated Q&A sessions to build confidence and adaptability
Following the Bootcamp, students will have 72 consecutive hours to upgrade their projects, including:
Presentation slides (max. 10 pages)
English project video (max. 90 seconds)
Poster or prototype (if applicable)
Note: Projects must build upon the original Round 1 idea and location.
The Top 30 projects will advance to the National Final.
The National Final will include:
Top 50 priority participants from the interview round
Top 30 finalists selected after the Hackathon
The National Final will be held in person at CURIOO Studios in Hanoi, Ho Chi Minh City, or Da Nang (location announced based on participant region).
Finalists will:
Exhibit posters or prototypes to judges, parents, and partner universities
Deliver presentations including:
2 minutes project presentation in English
3 minutes live Q&A with the academic panel
Scholarships are non-transferable and non-convertible to cash
Valid only for the specified programme and timeline
Families are responsible for related costs (visa, flights, insurance, living expenses, etc.)
Scholarships apply only if minimum enrolment requirements are met
The Organising Committee and partner schools reserve the right to verify submissions and academic records
Final scholarship decisions rest with the Organising Committee and/or partner institutions
Rewards and vouchers are non-cash and non-combinable
Usage conditions and validity will be announced with Final Results
The Organising Committee may adjust reward formats in force majeure situations while ensuring equivalent value
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Copyright: All submissions must be original with proper citations
Conduct: Respect competitors, mentors, and judges; no cheating; no fully AI-generated products
Disqualification applies to:
Late or incorrect submissions
Failure to attend required interviews
Proven plagiarism or academic dishonesty
CURIOO Greenpreneurs 2026 is more than a competition—it is an academic, creative, and global learning journey for Vietnamese students.
Through this programme, students strengthen critical thinking, innovation skills, and English academic communication, while gaining access to scholarships and international education pathways.
This is an opportunity for the next generation to express Vietnamese identity with a global mindset and contribute meaningfully to a more sustainable future.
👉 Register: HERE
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