Green Export Incubation Program – GEVA Project
The Green Export Incubation Program is part of the GEVA project, under the SwissTrade program. It is funded by the Government of Switzerland through the Swiss State Secretariat for Economic Affairs (SECO), managed by the International Trade Centre (ITC), and implemented by KisStartup from April 2025 to April 2026.
Program Objectives
The incubation program aims to support businesses to:
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Raise awareness and build capacity for green exports
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Understand and gradually comply with international sustainability standards (such as Fairtrade, Rainforest Alliance, EU Organic, etc.)
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Improve production and management processes
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Develop products aligned with target export markets
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Strengthen international market access and connections
Target Participants
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Manufacturing or trading businesses in spices, coffee, or nuts
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Committed to green exporting and willing to transition toward VSS compliance
Participation Fee
- Fully funded by the Government of Switzerland (April 2025 – April 2026)
Program Content
The program runs for 6 months, featuring weekly one-on-one coaching sessions (1 hour per week per business). Each incubation roadmap is custom-designed based on survey results, business diagnostics, and specific needs.
Key content themes include:
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Adjusting or improving business models for green export
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Developing strategies for compliance with Voluntary Sustainability Standards (VSS)
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Connecting products with green retailers and importers in developed markets
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Enhancing green export performance through effective adoption of VSS
Participation Roadmap
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Register and complete the Export Readiness & VSS Compliance Assessment Tool
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Join the Green Export Training (in-person workshop)
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Enterprise selection: 20 suitable businesses will be chosen through project-led interviews
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In-depth online interviews; on-site assessments and direct consultations
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Enter the 6-month intensive incubation program
How to Apply
Register via the application form: LINK
Website: greenexport.vn
Email: hello@kisstartup.com
Hotline: (+84) 39.216.1403 (Mr. Luu Trong Hieu – Project Coordinator)