HKG Energy at the EU–Viet Nam Energy Efficiency Startup Day

HKG Energy joined the AIS4EE closing event in Hanoi, sharing progress on Terra Silicon battery technology and Vietnam’s potential in climate-tech manufacturing.

HANOI, Vietnam — May 2026 – On 26 May 2026, HKG Energy joined the panel discussion at the *EU–Viet Nam Energy Efficiency Startup Day*, a special networking event and closing ceremony of the AIS4EE project, held in Hanoi and organized by the Global Green Growth Institute in partnership with the EU Delegation and Vietnam’s Ministry of Industry and Trade (MOIT). 

The event brought together government leaders, investors, startups, development partners, and ecosystem builders to discuss the future of climate-tech innovation and energy efficiency in Vietnam. It also highlighted the outcomes of the AIS4EE programme and its role in strengthening Vietnam’s clean energy innovation ecosystem. 

HKG Energy has been part of the AIS4EE incubator since 2024. Over the past two years, the programme has provided us with opportunities to connect with incredible founders, researchers, industry experts, and strategic partners across the climate-tech ecosystem. Through AIS4EE, we also had the chance to showcase our work at international platforms such as the P4G Summit, while expanding our understanding of how startups can contribute to the global energy transition.

During the panel discussion, our Co-Founder & CEO, Giang Hoang, shared HKG Energy’s journey from Vietnam to the United States as the company enters its next phase of growth and commercialization.

Following the completion of the AIS4EE programme, HKG Energy relocated its headquarters to Greentown Labs in Boston in June 2025. The move marked an important milestone in connecting the company with global deep-tech ecosystems, advanced manufacturing networks, and strategic partners working at the frontier of climate innovation.

The discussion also highlighted HKG Energy’s core battery material technology, Terra Silicon, which has now reached Technology Readiness Level (TRL) 6 with successful prototype demonstration completed. The company is currently progressing toward TRL 7, focusing on system integration and manufacturing process development, while preparing for pilot-scale production targeted for 2027.

Beyond technology development, the conversation explored Vietnam’s long-term potential in advanced manufacturing and high-tech industries. HKG Energy believes Vietnam possesses strong advantages for becoming a future hub for climate-tech manufacturing, supported by a growing engineering talent base, manufacturing capabilities, entrepreneurial momentum, and increasing international collaboration.

At the same time, realizing this opportunity will require stronger coordination across the ecosystem, including startups, universities, corporates, investors, policymakers, and development organizations, to help lay the groundwork necessary for attracting innovation, scaling emerging technologies, and building globally competitive industries in Vietnam.

We are grateful to AIS4EE, GGGI, the EU Delegation, MOIT, and all ecosystem partners for creating platforms that foster meaningful collaboration and long-term ecosystem development. As HKG Energy continues its journey, we remain committed to contributing to a stronger climate-tech and advanced manufacturing ecosystem for Vietnam and the wider region.