Our mission
Shaping the future of AI in Vietnam and Beyond.
We nurture and develop AI talent who can address real-world challenges and create innovative solutions. With a strong global network of industry leaders and practitioners, NTI equips learners with the skills, knowledge, and opportunities to thrive in an interconnected world, making AI learning both feasible and valuable in Southeast Asia.
Trusted by top innovators and industry leaders
Don't get left behind: AI Transformation
Organizations that do not adopt AI technology will likely find themselves lagging behind their competitors and missing out on valuable opportunities for substantial growth and advancement in their industry.
From Executive Leaders
$ Trillion
According to Forbes and McKinsey & Co
From Executive Leaders
%
of executives believe AI is a strategic priority for their businesses today
To AI Adoption in Organizations
%
of businesses are using or exploring the use of AI in their business
Our Focus
How are we shaping-
The Tomorrow of SEA Innovation.
To inspire, educate, and empower a new wave of AI leaders in Southeast Asia, enabling them to harness AI’s transformative power to address local challenges, drive regional development, and make a global impact.
Innovation for Global Impact
We leverage cutting-edge technology to tackle global challenges, empowering individuals and organizations to drive transformative change for a sustainable future.
Embrace Inclusivity in AI Talent
Embrace Inclusivity in AI Talent: We strive to inclusively nurture a diverse new generation of world-class AI innovators and thought leaders.
A Robust Partnership and Ecosystem
By fostering strong collaborations across sectors, we create a dynamic ecosystem that supports the growth of AI innovators and facilitates knowledge exchange.
Discover the transformative features of our innovative AI ecosystem.
Explore the groundbreaking capabilities of our advanced AI ecosystem, designed to revolutionize the way you work, learn, and innovate.
Elevating Entrepreneurship
Enabling Southeast Asian founders to create AI-first companies with Silicon-Valley mindsets.
Empowering Education
Training world-class AI talents (engineers, educators, researchers) through intensive programs and global mentorship to prepare individuals in Southeast Asia to lead in the age of artificial intelligence.
Elevating Entrepreneurship
Enabling Southeast Asian founders to create AI-first companies with Silicon-Valley mindsets.
Advancing Research
Producing transformative AI technologies and infrastructure that can power many industries.
Our Programs
Course AI
A comprehensive course covering essential and advanced AI concepts for developing effective AI solutions.
Our Leadership
Our leadership team blends scientific, technical and business expertise & are advised by industry AI trailblazers
Dr. Thang Luong
Co-Founder, NTI;
Senior Staff Research Scientist, Google
Dr. Luong pioneered the field of deep learning for machine translation and built state-of-the-art models in both language and vision. Dr. Luong has also been co-leading the development of Bard Multimodality since 2022 and is the principal investigator of the AlphaGeometry project that solves Olympiad-level geometry problem. Recently, he led his team to the first silver-level medal win at IMO 2024. He holds a PhD from Stanford University.
Vu Van
Co-Founder, NTI;
CEO / Co-Founder, ELSA
Vu Van is the CEO of ELSA Speak, a prominent AI-powered English language learning app that focuses on pronunciation and fluency. With a vision to help non-native speakers achieve clearer and more confident English speech, Vu Van has leveraged her expertise in business and technology to make ELSA a global success. She holds an MBA from Stanford University.
Dr. Thuc Vu
Co-Founder, NTI;
CEO / Co-Founder, Ohmnilabs
Dr. Thuc Vu is the CEO of Omnilabs, a robotics company. He previously founded two startups acquired by Google and Weeby.co. With a PhD from Stanford, he has deep expertise in AI and machine learning. He is also dedicated to fostering the tech community in Vietnam, co-founding VietSeeds, a scholarship program, and VietAI, an educational project. In 2017, he was recognized as one of Silicon Valley's "40 Under 40".
Wendy Nguyen
President / Co-Founder, RHF.ai
Wendy Nguyen is the President of the Rethink Health Care Foundation, an organization dedicated to creating solutions for a new healthcare ecosystem.She is also a founding member of Stanford Biosecurity and Pandemic Preparedness, focusing on combating infectious diseases.Wendy holds an MBA from Stanford University and a Master in Healthcare Management from the University of California, San Francisco.
Dr. Trang Nguyen Grant
CEO, NTI; Founder, CEO Otus Education
Dr. Trang Nguyen Grant is the Founder and CEO of Otus Education, a leading college admissions firm in Vietnam known for its human-centered approach and global results. She also co-founded CareerImpact, a program that guides Vietnamese youth through self-discovery, skill-building, and real-world career exposure. Trang holds a Ph.D. in Educational Neuroscience from Stanford University and an A.B. in Neurobiology and Psychology from Harvard University.
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GenAI Summit 2024: Uncharted Frontiers
The summit was honored to have Dr. Jeff Dean - Chief Scientist at Google as its keynote speaker, and welcomed more than 1,000 participants from all over the world.
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AI Bootcamp for StartUps 2022: Empowering Entrepreneurs with Artificial Intelligence Skills
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