CTTC QiClash Enters InnoCulture 2025 Incubation Round

On November 28, 2025, QiClash (Cờ Thủy Tinh Châu) reached an important milestone when it was officially selected as one of the Top 10 projects entering the Incubation Round of InnoCulture 2025, organized by the Ho Chi Minh City Department of Science and Technology and Saigon Innovation Hub (SIHUB). This achievement marks the result of more than six months of preparation, competition, learning, and refinement aimed at bringing a modern Vietnamese strategy board game into a professional cultural-innovation landscape.

Cờ Thủy Tinh Châu cùng các dự án từ Chương trình InnoCulture 2025 vinh dự nhận chứng nhận

InnoCulture 2025 aims to identify projects capable of generating long-term value within the cultural and creative industries. Out of many participating initiatives this year, only ten were selected for incubation. QiClash’s inclusion affirms the cultural, educational, and creative values we pursue, as well as its alignment with the sector’s vision for building contemporary Vietnamese cultural products with depth and global potential.

The six-month journey with InnoCulture has offered us invaluable opportunities. Each competition round, each training session, and each pitching workshop allowed us to reflect, refine, and strengthen our product. Several key moments shaped this journey.

🗓️ On November 14, QiClash made its debut at the Cultural Industry Event and quickly left a strong impression. Our booth was voted among the Top 10 most-loved booths, attracting a large number of strategy game enthusiasts to experience the 12 Zodiac Chess. It was also the first time QiClash appeared on HCM City Radio and Television (HTV9), marking its entry into Vietnam’s landscape of creative cultural products.

HTV9 Phóng sự về Cờ Thủy Tinh Châu tại Ngày hội Khởi nghiệp Công nghiệp Văn hóa 14/11/2025

Cờ Thủy Tinh Châu tại SiHub 14.11 Công nghiệp Văn hóa

🗓️ From November 26 to 28 at the event WISE HCMC⁺ 2025, our presence continued to draw strong interest. Booth 32, located on the 4th floor, was filled with students, young innovators, and board game lovers. Intense fast-paced matches unfolded throughout the day, while collectible items such as the Zodiac Bookmark Set and Bé Rồng became highlights for many visitors.

Team Cờ Thủy Tinh Châu cùng các bạn từ Saigon Innovation Hub (SiHub)

🗓️ On the morning of November 28, at the SIHUB main hall, we were honored to receive the certificate officially recognizing QiClash as one of the selected projects in InnoCulture 2025, marking our entry into the Incubation Round. It was a proud and emotional moment for the entire team.

Throughout the program, we gained essential knowledge in sustainable entrepreneurship, cultural product development, effective pitching, and long-term brand strategy for building a Vietnamese strategy game with meaningful cultural depth. Most importantly, the journey connected us with a dynamic community within Ho Chi Minh City’s cultural and creative ecosystem.

Cờ Thủy Tinh Châu tại SiHub — Cờ Thủy Tinh Châu tại chương trình

Being selected for the InnoCulture 2025 Incubation Round affirms that Vietnamese cultural values, when expressed through modern and creative storytelling, can resonate deeply with many people. While the road ahead is long, the foundation we built in 2025 will continue to propel QiClash forward in its mission to become a sustainable Vietnamese cultural product.

Bộ Cờ Thủy Tinh Châu bên những cuốn sách độc đáo tại Nhà sách Cá Chép

We express our sincere appreciation to the Ho Chi Minh City Department of Science and Technology and Saigon Innovation Hub (SIHUB) for establishing this valuable platform for cultural-industry projects and other startup fields. Their guidance and support have created an environment where young initiatives can grow.

We also extend our gratitude to the SIHUB team, mentors, and trainers who supported all participating projects throughout the competition. Their insights and expertise have been truly meaningful to us.

Finally, we thank all visitors, players, and partner businesses who stopped by to experience and support QiClash. Your encouragement continues to motivate us to spread the spirit of Vietnamese culture through modern board gaming.

Let’s take a look back at some memorable moments from these events!