Within the IDAP Project – Inclusive Digital Acceleration Program, KisStartup has implemented the Dual Transformation model, combining Digitalization and Green Transformation. This model integrates digital technology and environmental protection solutions to create sustainable value for SMEs, cooperatives, and local businesses in Lao Cai and Son La.

Three flagship pilot initiatives implemented:

The kickoff event for the "Connect to Conquer Digital Transformation" program on July 14, 2025, has just concluded, yet it leaves behind an intriguing question: Is digital transformation truly different when led by those who once feared technology? The answer lies in each story shared, in every spark of realization when someone discovered, "I can do this."

On May 8, 2025, at the Lao Cai Galaxy Hotel, the event "Unraveling the Knot – Lean Digital Transformation for Cooperatives and Enterprises" took place in an exciting atmosphere, bringing together 58 cooperatives from various sectors across the province, along with the active participation of 15 lecturers and students from the Thai Nguyen University branch in Lao Cai.

Are You a Business Owner in Lào Cai or Sơn La?
Do you want to increase revenue, expand your market, and optimize your business operations like many successful businesses from Phase 1?

Are you a person with disabilities or a business owner seeking access to digital and green transformation solutions?

The “IDAP – Enhancing the Inclusive Digital Transformation Ecosystem for SMEs” project is your opportunity to take your business to the next level!

Project Objectives

The IDAP Project (Inclusive Digital Acceleration Program) is pleased to announce the opening of applications for service providers to support small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) in Lào Cai and Sơn La in digital and green transformation.

Eligibility
Individuals, businesses, training centers, or household businesses providing:

An Event within the IDAP Project

On the morning of December 27, 2024, the workshop “Impact Investment for Micro, Small, and Medium Enterprises in Agriculture and Tourism” was held online, attracting a wide range of businesses and cooperatives from various fields such as agriculture, tourism, and manufacturing. The event was organized by KisStartup within the framework of the IDAP project – the next phase of the GREAT project funded by the Australian Government, aiming to support small businesses and cooperatives in improving their access to investment capital.

I. Objectives

• Promote the products and services of local businesses in Lào Cai and Sơn La.

• Increase revenue for businesses participating in the IDAP project during the 2025 Lunar New Year season.

• Engage the community and foster interaction and connection between students and businesses in Lào Cai and Sơn La.

In the process of digital transformation, some businesses have "inadvertently" created new environmentally-friendly products that provide jobs for marginalized communities.

(Mrs. Vi Thi Sang, Member of Tan Xuan 269 Cooperative, harvesting bamboo leaves)