Innovation Program Assistant Full-time

Innolab Asia Group is a leading innovation consulting firm and cross-border accelerator shaping Vietnam’s next wave of growth.

We design and deliver end-to-end innovation and market activation programs, working at the intersection of startups, corporates, governments, and global ecosystems to translate innovation into tangible economic outcomes.

Positioned at the crossroads of innovation, talent, and market expansion, InnoLab Asia Group bridges Vietnam with regional and global markets across ASEAN, Japan, Korea, Australia, and the Middle East enabling partnerships, pilot projects, and scalable growth.

InnoLab Asia Group operates as part of an integrated ecosystem alongside Lead The Change and InnoLab Legal , ensuring innovation is supported not only by ideas and technology, but also by talent and robust legal structures.

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: Supporting the end-to-end planning and implementation of innovation, entrepreneurship, and other programs, along with internal operations. 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 Asia Group’s 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 who’s 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.

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