Innovation Program Assistant

Innolab Asia founded by Mr. HUYNH Cong-Thang, is a pioneering organization appointed as the implementation partner for the Open Innovation Vietnam initiative since 2018. Our vision is to create an innovative collaboration platform where all stakeholders in one innovation ecosystem meet, collaborate, and succeed together.

JOB DESCRIPTION

Position: Innovation Program Assistant

Reporting to: COO / Program Manager

Location: Ho Chi Minh City (Hybrid flexibility available)

Employment type: Full-time

POSITION OVERVIEW:

We are seeking a proactive and detail-oriented Innovation Program Assistant to support the planning and execution of innovation and startup-focused programs at InnoLab Asia.

This role involves working closely with our international partners, startups, and internal team to coordinate high-impact activities such as startup acceleration, innovation challenges, trade promotion missions, and capacity-building events across Southeast Asia and beyond.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

1. Program Management & Operations:

Support the end-to-end planning and implementation of innovation and entrepreneurship programs.

Coordinate logistics, timelines, communication, documentation, and internal alignment across functions.

Assist in onboarding startups, mentors, speakers, and stakeholders into each program.

Maintain program documentation, project plans, SOPs, and checklists.

2. International Projects & Partner Coordination:

Liaise with international partners (accelerators, embassies, government agencies, universities, corporates) to align expectations and deliverables.

Support cross-border activities such as startup trade missions, investor matching, or global demo days.

Prepare and maintain project briefs, partnership decks, and reports.

3. Event Execution (online & offline):

Coordinate workshops, demo days, immersion tours, and other events (virtual & in-person).

Handle logistics: venue booking, speaker coordination, registration, on-site support.

Work with marketing and media teams for event promotions.

4. Community Engagement:

Build and maintain relationships with startups, alumni, mentors, and ecosystem stakeholders.

Support engagement initiatives (newsletter, private groups, follow-up surveys, spotlight content).

Assist in building a vibrant, mission-aligned community around our programs.

5. Monitoring, Reporting & Improvement:

Track KPIs, timelines, and program milestones.

Support data collection and post-program evaluations.

Proactively suggest improvements for better participant experience and program outcomes.

CULTURE-FIT:

Driven by growth, productivity, and long-term impact

Passionate about InnoLab Asias mission to empower innovation, entrepreneurship, and cross-border collaboration

Integrity, ethics, and human-centric values are non-negotiables giving back is part of who you are

Strategic-minded, diligent action-taker, committed to learning and improving

Comfortable with ambiguity and fast-paced startup environments

A collaborative team player whos highly accountable and committed to delivering extraordinary results

REQUIREMENTS:

At least 2 years of experience in project coordination, startup programs, innovation, education, or community building

Strong organizational and time management skills

Professional communication in English and Vietnamese (both spoken & written)

Tech-savvy: confident using tools like Google Workspace, Lark, Trello, Zoom, Canva

Prior experience working with or around startups, accelerators, or NGOs is a strong plus

Detail-oriented, dependable, eager to grow and take

ownership over time

BENEFITS

Competitive salary and performance-based bonuses. The expected income rank is 10-18 million VND/month.

A mission-driven environment with real impact on startups and innovation in ASEAN, Japan, Korea, Australia, UAE

Opportunity to work on international projects and collaborate with global partners

Access to learning resources, mentoring, startup & innovation ecosystem

Career path: potential to grow into Innovation Program Manager, Partnership Lead, or Head of Innovation program

Please submit your resume through email [Confidential Information] with the title [INN] [Innovation Program Assistant] [Name]