Are you an innovative, socially-minded entrepreneur building a business that creates real impact in Vietnam? We’re looking for Businesses just like yours.
For more than 17 years, Impact Investment Exchange (IIX) has been at the forefront of the impact investing landscape, focusing on gender lens and sustainability investments. Our noteworthy achievements include raising over US$2 billion in private sector capital, impacting more than 185 million lives worldwide. This track record emphasizes our unwavering commitment to fostering positive development and impact in the Global South.
In collaboration with Global Affairs Canada (GAC), IIX proudly introduced the Impact Investment Readiness Vietnam (IIRV) Program in 2022. This project aims to encourage impact investments into social impact businesses (SIBs)/sustainable MSMEs, including women-impacting enterprises, to help improve sustainable livelihoods and the economic well-being of vulnerable groups in the country, particularly women and people in disadvantaged areas.
IIRV Highlights: A Proven Track Record of Impact
In its first four years, IIRV has already exceeded its five-year targets: 285 social impact businesses trained in investment readiness, more than 140 percent of the target, and nearly CAD 17.7 million in private capital mobilized, close to three times the CAD 6 million goal. To date, 122 investors have been onboarded onto IIX’s Impact Partners platform, and more than 123,000 people have benefited indirectly. With the program still underway, these numbers continue to grow.
Exceptional Results via Proven Approaches
Strong Ecosystem & Reach
285 SIBs
trained on impact investment readiness
140% target
~CAD 17.7 million
in private impact capital mobilized
≈ 3× CAD 6M target
400+ SIBs
Completed their impact report
122 Investors
Onboarded on Impact Partners
305% target
High Canadian visibility & recognition
consistent GAC branding and ministerial-level site visit by Canada’s Secretary of State for International Development.
17 high-impact SIBs
Received in-depth technical assistance
(12 are women-focused)
123,000+ people
indirectly benefited
Research Published
- 3 Policy Papers
- 2024 & 2025 Impact Investment Index Report
- Market landscape, GBA+, ESS reports
Program Highlights
- Get access to the latest industry insights and techniques to attract impact-focused capital
- Benefit from expert advice and support from a community of like- minded leaders
- Opportunity to receive tailored assistance and support to raise capital successfully
- Exposure to 1,300+ investors on localized crowdfunding platform for impact investing
- Learn from Vietnam’s foremost impact investors and experts
- Hone your skills in attracting impact investment
Modules
Basic Financial Literacy
Equip yourself with fundamental financial knowledge to make sound business decisions
Business Management
Develop a well-rounded business plan that tells your story and attracts investors
Capital Raise
Design a compelling pitch deck, and understand the types of capital you can raise and the networks of investors you can approach
Gender Lens Investing
Learn the gender metrics that investors focus on, so you can unlock new sources of capital for your business
Environment and Impact
Minimize your environmental footprint and clearly communicate the impact of your climate and sustainability mission
IIRV Insights: Explore Our Collection of Comprehensive Reports
Explore our collection of reports analyzing market landscapes, gender dynamics, environmental sustainability, and offering policy recommendations.
Catalyzing Inclusive Capital in Vietnam | Policy Paper 3
Vietnam’s $24B SME finance gap is mapped — and Policy Paper 3 sets out how to close it. With women-led enterprises receiving less than 5% of commercial bank lending, the paper proposes a five-tier reform framework to move gender and impact finance from policy intent to market practice. Conducted by IIX, supported by Global Affairs Canada, and building on the 2025 Vietnam Impact Investment Report.
Unlock the Future of Vietnam’s Impact Investment Landscape
Vietnam’s impact investment ecosystem is maturing, but investment readiness remains a key challenge. The Vietnam Impact Investment Report 2025, conducted by IIX under the IIRV project and supported by Global Affairs Canada, examines the market and outlines practical recommendations for its next phase of growth.
2023 – 2024 Orange Index: Vietnam Impact Investment
As the first in a series of regular reports, the 2023-2024 Orange Index is designed to drive positive change and sustainable development, reinforcing Vietnam’s appeal to global investors committed to impactful, socially responsible growth.
Other reports from IIRV from 2022-2024 can be found below
Cohort 1 (Hanoi, July 24–26, 2023)
The inaugural training course brought together over 50 participants from a competitive pool of 200+ applicants. Founders and executive leaders from diverse enterprises—ranging from traditional handicrafts to environmentally friendly technology—gained insights on impact investment readiness.
Cohort 2 (Ho Chi Minh City, December 6–8, 2023)
Expanding the program’s reach, the second cohort partnered with iViet to deliver training to 117 participants from 77 SIBs. This session featured a broader sectoral representation, including sustainable agriculture, handicrafts, technology, services, and education.
Cohort 3 (Hue, June 26–28, 2024)
For the first time, the program extended beyond major cities, bringing training to central Vietnam in collaboration with VCCI and Hue Innovation Hub (HIH). Fifty participants from 35 SIBs across Hue, Quang Nam, Da Nang, and Quang Binh attended, with a strong focus on eco-tourism alongside agriculture, technology, and education.
Cohort 4 (Can Tho, December 17–19, 2024)
Marking its debut in the Mekong Delta, this session, co-hosted with VCCI’s regional branch, focused on investment readiness for 53 participants from 30 SIBs. The training highlighted industries crucial to the region, such as aquaculture processing and climate change mitigation, alongside sustainable agriculture and technology.
Cohort 5 (Ninh Binh, July 29–31, 2025)
Marking its first training in Ninh Binh, the 5th cohort brought together 50 participants from 31 Social Impact Businesses. This session stood out for its strong emphasis on enterprises spanning healthcare, organic agriculture, green tourism, eco-friendly products, and circular economy models. These businesses champion clean agriculture, ethnic minority livelihoods, and ecological tourism while preserving Vietnam’s natural and cultural heritage.
Cohort 6 (Dak Lak, August 20–22, 2025)
Bringing the program to Vietnam’s Central Highlands for the first time, the 6th cohort gathered 53 representatives from 34 Social Impact Businesses in Dak Lak. Rooted in the region’s rich cultural and agricultural landscape, this cohort focused on organic agriculture, eco-friendly products, and sustainable cooperatives. These enterprises drive sustainable farming, empower ethnic minority communities, preserve cultural traditions, and advance circular economy models to address environmental degradation and inequality.
Cohort 7 (Thai Nguyen, July 8–10, 2026)
Held in Vietnam’s renowned tea capital, the 7th cohort welcomed 58 representatives from 43 Social Impact Businesses across Northern Vietnam. This training highlighted enterprises blending agriculture with industry, technology, tourism, and education. A highlight was the site visit to Hao Dat Tea Cooperative, showcasing OCOP-standard sustainable tea production, circular practices, and value addition in agriculture. Participants gained valuable firsthand insights into traditional-yet-innovative processing methods that deliver premium quality, opening premium domestic and international markets.
For further information, please email iixvietnam@iixglobal.com
CANADA – VIETNAM WEBINAR SERIES
Promoting Trade and Investment
CANADA – VIETNAM
The series starts now — don’t miss the sessions!
Two-way trade and investment between Vietnam and Canada is entering a powerful new chapter. Impact Investment Exchange (IIX) and the Canadian Chamber of Commerce in Vietnam (CanCham) are proud to launch the Canada–Vietnam Trade and Investment Webinar Series under the Impact Investment Readiness in Vietnam (IIRV) Project, funded by Global Affairs Canada.
Over three high-impact webinars, we will connect SMEs, ecosystem players, and investors from both countries to turn the Comprehensive and Progressive Agreement for Trans-Pacific Partnership (CPTPP) potential into real, actionable partnerships.
Series Roadmap
1️⃣ Tech for Trade • 27 Aug 2026 | 08:00 – 09:30 AM (GMT+7)
2️⃣ Agri for Growth • 24 Sep 2026 | 07:00 – 08:30 PM (GMT+7)
3️⃣ Manufacturing for Competitiveness • 22 Oct 2026 | 08:00 – 09:30 AM (GMT+7)
Webinar 2:
Canada–Vietnam Agri-Trade Partnerships: Sustainable Agriculture and Climate-Resilient Value Chains
Date: 24 September 2026
Time: 07:00 – 08:30 PM (GMT+7)
Format: Zoom
Featured Event
ADVANCING SUSTAINABLE FINANCE FOR
LOW-CARBON AGRICULTURE IN THE MEKONG DELTA
Time: 08:00 – 13:30, 17 September 2026
Join Us in Can Tho, Vietnam
The Mekong Delta is Vietnam’s primary agricultural hub, supplying over 55% of the nation’s rice alongside vast quantities of seafood and fruit for domestic consumption and export. However, the region faces severe climate threats, including sea-level rise, saltwater intrusion, and drought. At the same time, traditional farming practices continue to release high levels of greenhouse gases, worsening the crisis. Shifting to green agriculture is now a vital necessity, but the biggest question remains: where will the funding come from, and how will it be put into action?
To address this, Impact Investment Exchange (IIX), supported by Global Affairs Canada through the Impact Investment Readiness in Vietnam (IIRV) Project, is partnering with VCCI Mekong Delta to host an event on Advancing Sustainable Finance For Low-Carbon Agriculture In The Mekong Delta.
This event will help local businesses and cooperatives stay up to date on sustainable finance trends, share their funding needs, and voice real-world capital access challenges. Participants will connect directly with impact investors and financial institutions. A dedicated matchmaking session will also allow promising enterprises and cooperatives to pitch their business models, present their funding requirements, and secure suitable investment opportunities.