🥇 VNF wins the Net Zero Challenge 2025 – Circular Economy & Waste Management category
RetriV – the nutrient recovery technology developed by VNF – outperformed more than 700 companies from 60 countries to secure the top position.
The achievement marks years of sustained effort, gradually turning what once seemed unachievable into reality.
💧 RetriV – A Circular Innovation “Made in Vietnam, For the World”
RetriV, a spin-off startup from VNF, produces a specialized chitosan derived from shrimp by-products to recover proteins from food-processing wastewater.
The technology transforms what was traditionally considered waste into new economic and environmental value.
RetriV helps factories reduce pollution, lower treatment costs, and reclaim nutrient losses — contributing meaningfully to global Net Zero goals. 🌱
✨ Three Investors, One Choice
RetriV was the only startup in the Finale to simultaneously receive investments from:
• 38M Ventures
• AiViet Venture
• Touchstone Partners
🏆 Popular Vote Winner
VNF also led the public vote with more than 60% support among the nine finalist teams — a meaningful vote of confidence from the audience.
🙏 Our sincere appreciation
VNF extends its gratitude to Touchstone Partners, Temasek Foundation, AiViet Venture, 38M Ventures, our investors, partners, and valued supporters.
Your trust strengthens VNF’s commitment to expanding RetriV’s impact in Vietnam and beyond. 🌏
🌱 The Net Zero journey has only just begun
In the next update, VNF will share further insights into RetriV’s journey and impact.
👉 Media Coverage
🔗 VnEconomy: https://lnkd.in/g9dWhrbU
🔗 The Business Times: https://lnkd.in/gNVj7z8J
