A certificate may just be a milestone on the journey of a business's development, but for Star Global, becomingTop 10 of the NIC Scale X Acceleration Program 2026is a result that carries much more significance.
This is recognition of technological capability, a spirit of innovation, and the persistent efforts of the Star Global team in developing the3D/360 digital twin, while also opening up more opportunities for Vietnamese technology to get closer to the international market.
NIC Scale X is an acceleration program for deep-tech startups, implemented with the participation of the National Innovation Center (NIC), the Japanese Embassy, UNDP, Mitsubishi Research Institute (MRI), and Plug and Play. The program focuses on technology fields with the potential for significant impact such as healthcare, clean energy and ESG, smart manufacturing, high-tech agriculture, IoT, and digital infrastructure.
According to information from the program, startups go through a multi-round selection process, from Top 40, Top 20 to Top 10. The businesses that make it to the Top 10 will continue to participate in an intensive 13-week acceleration program.
AndStar Global is one of the 10 outstanding startups selected for the NIC Scale X 2026 program. Plug and Play also confirms that Star Global is on the list of the Top 10 startups of the NIC Scale X cohort, positioned as a platform3D/360 Smart Interactive Digital Twin.
I. NIC Scale X 2026 – a playground for promising deep-tech startups
Not just a competition for startups,NIC Scale X Acceleration Program 2026is designed as an acceleration program to support technology businesses with the potential to scale, access markets, investors, and international partner networks.
The program is implemented within the framework of the project “Vitalizing the Viet Nam National Innovation Center,” funded by the Government of Japan and co-implemented by UNDP and NIC. MRI and Plug and Play are the program's implementation partners.
A notable point of NIC Scale X is the cross-border connectivity between the innovation ecosystem of Vietnam and Japan. The program is expected to have about 80% Vietnamese startups and 20% Japanese startups, thereby facilitating knowledge exchange, technology collaboration, and market expansion.
The selection process is designed with multiple competitive rounds:
- Top 40 startups:Participate in training and capacity building in groups.
- Top 20 startups:Present solutions to partners and stakeholders.
- Top 10 startups:Participate in an intensive 13-week acceleration program.
Therefore, passing these selection rounds not only signifies ranking but also demonstrates that Star Global's solutions can meet the increasingly high demands for technology, business models, and scaling potential.
Award ceremony for the Top 10 Startups of the NIC Scale X Acceleration Program 2026
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II. Surprised and proud of the Top 10 milestone of NIC Scale X 2026
For Star Global, the journey tothe Top 10 NIC Scale X Acceleration Program 2026is a journey of preparation, challenges, and continuous improvement.
From the moment they joined the program, the Star Global team understood that this is a playing field featuring many promising tech startups. Therefore, the company approached the selection process with a serious mindset, proactively facing the stringent evaluation criteria and international competition.
Behind the Top 10 result are days of high-intensity work, continuously reviewing products, refining presentation content, building a technology story, and demonstrating the practical application capabilities of the solution.
When the results were announced, Star Global's joy came not just from a title.
It was also the emotion of a collective that has seen their efforts recognized.
From technology experts, engineers, and technicians to the product, business, and leadership teams – each member contributed to the journey of bringingStar Global's 3D/360 digital twin technologyinto an international playing field.
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II. What helps Star Global make an impression at NIC Scale X?
3D/360 digital twin – a distinctive technology platform
One of the important platforms that helps Star Global make an impression atNIC Scale X 2026is the ecosystemof 3D/360 digital transformation., aiming to recreate real space in a digital environment and transform spatial data into a visual platform for interaction, management, and operation.
Instead of just stopping at creating a 3D model or a virtual tour space, Star Global develops a digital twin in an interactive smart direction, integrating multiple layers of data and technology to meet the practical needs of businesses and organizations.
The ecosystem is scalable for many fields such as:
- Smart manufacturing and factories.
- Industrial zones and infrastructure.
- Tourism and heritage.
- Real estate.
- Energy.
- Oil and gas.
- Urban areas and constructions.
- Management and operation of space.
This is also a direction that aligns with the orientation of NIC Scale X as the program focuses on deep-tech solutions applicable to smart manufacturing, IoT, and digital infrastructure.
StarGlobal 3D's multi-sector 3D/360 digital twin ecosystem
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2. Integrating AI and IoT in the digital twin
A highlight in Star Global's development orientation is to bringAI and IoT into the 3D/360 digital twin platform.
By combining spatial data with intelligent data layers, the digital twin not only helps users observe a location from afar but also aims for interaction, governance, and operational support.
This is an important shift from 'digitizing space' todigitizing to exploit data and create value..
When AI Agent, IoT, and Digital Twin are combined, the real world can be reflected on a digital platform in a more visual way, helping businesses access information and make decisions without being limited by geographical distance.
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3. Practical deployment capabilities and scalability
Technology only truly creates value when it can be deployed in practice.
This is also one of the advantages that Star Global brings when participating inNIC Scale X Acceleration Program 2026.
From factories, industrial zones, tourist destinations, heritage to urban infrastructure, the solutionDigital Twin 3D/360from Star Global has been oriented and implemented for various digital transformation challenges.
The diversity of application fields shows that the technology is not limited to a specific industry, but has the potential to develop into an ecosystem serving various customer groups and needs.
III. 24 hours to create a 360 digital twin at NIC Hoa Lac – a mark of deployment speed
One of the memorable highlights in Star Global's journey atNIC Scale X 2026is the construction ofthe 360 digital twin of the National Innovation Center (NIC) at Hoa Lac..
In just 24 hours, the team of engineers and technicians at Star Global conducted operations, processed data, built systems, and integrated AI to complete the digital twin of the NIC Hoa Lac headquarters.
This is not just a technology demonstration product.
This is also a direct test of Star Global's deployment capabilities: from spatial surveys, data collection, image processing, building 3D/360 environments to integrating interactive layers and AI on a digital platform.
In a program for deep-tech startups, the ability to quickly turn technology into deployable products is an important advantage.
And with Star Global, this project becomes a clear testament to the spirit ofFast – Strong – Quality, while also demonstrating the ability to meet practical deployment requirements in a short time.
The product display area at NIC Hoa Lac
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IV. Top 10 NIC Scale X 2026 opens up opportunities to reach the international market
Being selected for theTop 10 NIC Scale X Acceleration Program 2026brings Star Global many opportunities to access the international ecosystem.
The program provides selected startups with activities such as in-depth mentoring, investor connections, support for refining business models, business networking, and opportunities to access international markets.
Notably, NIC Scale X also facilitates startups to connect with the Japanese ecosystem through promotional activities and market connections supported by UNDP.
For Star Global, this is an opportunity to bring the technology of3D/360 digital replicasto reach additional partners, customers, and new markets.
Expanding the network of partners and investments
Through the Plug and Play ecosystem and the program's partners, Star Global has more opportunities to connect with businesses, investors, and innovation organizations.
These connections can become the foundation for technology collaboration, pilot implementation, commercialization, and scaling in the future.
2. Accessing the Japanese market
Vietnam and Japan are two markets positioned as important in the structure of NIC Scale X.
Connecting Vietnamese startups with Japanese businesses and the innovation ecosystem helps expand the development space for technologies that can be commercialized across borders.
For Star Global, this is an important stepping stone to seek opportunities to bringDigital Twin 3D/360to the international market.
3. Perfecting the business model and scaling strategy
A technology startup looking to reach the world not only needs a good product but also a suitable business model, a clear market strategy, and effective scalability.
NIC Scale X facilitates startups to receive advice on business models, go-to-market strategies, investment, and scaling.
This is also an opportunity for Star Global to continue perfecting its product ecosystem, enhancing commercialization capabilities, and identifying new directions in the international market.
V. Star Global and the journey of bringing Vietnamese technology to the world
Top 10 NIC Scale X Acceleration Program 2026is not an endpoint, but a new milestone in the development journey of Star Global.
From a company focused on technology development3D/360 digital twin, Star Global is gradually expanding its application ecosystem, combining Digital Twin with AI, IoT, and spatial data to solve real-world problems in various fields.
The Top 10 milestone shows that the “Make in Vietnam” technology can fully enter international deep-tech arenas and compete with many promising startups.
More importantly, this is the motivation for Star Global to continue investing in technology, perfecting products, expanding the partner ecosystem, and bringing solutions3D/360 digital transformationto more markets.
In the future,Star Globalaims not only to digitize the real space but also to create a smartDigital Twin ecosystem, where data, AI, IoT, and 3D/360 technology converge to create new methods in management, operation, interaction, and spatial value exploitation.
Thus, the Top 10 NIC Scale X 2026 is not just a title. It is a milestone affirming capability, an international stepping stone, and a motivation for Star Global to continue its journey of bringing Vietnamese technology further.