RMIT Business Plan Competition 2026

RMIT Business Plan Competition 2026

  • 20/09/2026 - 06/12/2026
  • Submission deadline: 01 Nov 2026
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About RMIT Business Plan Competition (RBPC)​

The RMIT Business Plan Competition is an annual national challenge inviting current high school students to think big, think differently, and tackle real-world problems through innovative business ideas.​

Vision

This competition calls on young minds to develop bold business plans that go beyond traditional models and contribute to a more sustainable future. It’s more than a competition - it’s a chance to bring fresh ideas to life, gain valuable skills, and learn directly from industry experts.​

Mission

The competition provides participating teams opportunities to showcase their ideas and gain valuable skills and experience from our world-class experts. Finalist teams receive mentorship, pitch their ideas and judged by industry leaders, experienced professionals and RMIT academics.​

What are we looking for?

What's in it for you?​

Connect with like-minded peers​

Mentorship from Industry and RMIT Experts​

Build future-ready skills​

Fascinating prizes up to VND 150 million

This year's challenge​

AI and Humanity: Building What's Next

The RMIT Business Plan Competition 2026 invites young innovators to rethink what AI is really for. This year's theme calls on students to design AI-powered solutions that enhance human capability, empathy, and creativity while keeping people at the centre.

Rapid AI adoption offers unique opportunities to improve efficiency and expand access. At the same time, thoughtful design is essential to ensure that technology remains inclusive and supports the human connections that are central to Vietnamese society.

RMIT Business Plan 2025 moment

RBPC 2026 challenges high school students to

  • Develop a business plan that demonstrates meaningful collaboration between human capabilities and AI technologies.
  • You are encouraged to conduct a Human-Centric AI solution grounded in two interconnected pillars: Humanity and Inclusiveness.
  • Integrate advanced AI technologies (e.g., Natural Language Processing, Generative AI, Computer Vision), Big Data Analytics, or IoT.
  • Align business plans to relevant SDGs, specifically expecting ventures to advance SDG 3 (Good Health and Well-being), SDG 4 (Quality Education), and SDG 8 (Decent Work and Economic Growth).

Panel of Judges

Tran Minh Le profile image

Mr Tran Le Minh

Chief Executive Officer

Vietnam Investor's Service (VIS Rating)

Annie Hua profile image

Ms Annie Hua

Business Development Manager

Duolingo English Test

Shane Dillon profile image

Mr Shane Dillon

Founder & Director - Cturtle​

Founding Partner - Tenzing Pacific Insurance

Director - Spark Group Asia

Seng Kieng Kok profile image

Dr Seng Kiong Kok

Head of Department, Undergraduate Business Program

RMIT Vietnam

Nguyen Tan Son profile image

Dr Nguyen Tan Son

Associate Head of Department (Learning and Teaching)

RMIT Vietnam

Alrence Halibas profile image

Dr Alrence S. Halibas

Associate Head of Department (Learning and Teaching)

RMIT Vietnam

Meet your mentors

Chinh Le profile image

Mr Chinh Le

Founder and Business Mentor

Make My Home

Anuskha profile image

Dr Anuskha Siriwardana

Lecturer, Digital Marketing

RMIT Vietnam

Khoa Tang profile image

Dr Khoa Tang

Lecturer, Tourism and Hospitality

RMIT Vietnam

Trinh Phuong Nam profile image

Mr Trinh Phuong Nam

Audit & Assurance Manager

Deloitte Vietnam

Mr Le Hoang Nhat profile image

Mr Le Hoang Nhat

Founder and CEO

Aircity

Organisers

The Business School logo
Tourism & Hospitality Club logo

Partners and sponsors

RMIT Careers, Alumni & Industry Relations
Cturtle logo
Duolingo English Test logo
VIS logo

Prizes

Grand prizes

  • 01 First prize: VND 50,000,000
  • 01 Second prize: VND 30,000,000
  • 01 Third prize: VND 20,000,000
  • 02 Encouragement prizes: VND 10,000,000

Prizes are in vouchers.

Special awards

  • 01 People's Choice prize: VND 5,000,000
  • 01 Top Achieving Highschool - Champion: VND 15,000,000
  • 01 Top Achieving Highschool - 1st Runner-up: VND 10,000,000
  • 01 Top Achieving Highschool - 2nd Runner-up: VND 5,000,000

Prizes are in vouchers.

Highlights from previous years​

The Organising Committee

About The Business School

The Business School (TBS), RMIT Vietnam has established a world-class education for excellence in business and management education, providing high quality, industry responsive programs relevant to the national and global marketplace. The School inspires students to think, challenge and create. They learn the skills to address real-world issues in the challenging and ever-changing business environment.

About RMIT Tourism & Hospitality Club

Established in 2019, RMIT Tourism & Hospitality Club SGS aims to foster a vibrant community for students passionate about the tourism and hospitality industries. Our vision is to create a dynamic platform where members can enhance their knowledge, network with industry professionals, and develop practical skills through engaging events. Our mission is to support and inspire future leaders in the field by providing valuable learning experiences and opportunities for growth. We are committed to inclusivity, collaboration, and excellence, ensuring that each member feels valued and empowered to contribute to the club's success.

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