Partners · Season 1

Build the startup league with us

SOFL is operated alongside strategic partners, event partners, and gift sponsors — each group playing a distinct role in the season.

Contribute

Contribute without breaking fair play

SOFL is open to partners and the community to contribute on data, methodology, code, media, mentorship, events, and partner introductions. All contributions are separated from ranking rights: contributors, partners, or related startups do not receive preferential scores, eligibility, or award outcomes.

What you can contribute

Suggest data sources, review methodology, contribute code/docs, make founder introductions, advise, support events, distribute media.

Cannot buy influence

No partner can pay to change rankings, alter scores, create private rules, or decide which startup wins an independent SOFL category.

Disclose relationships

If a partner or contributor has a relationship with a participating startup, that relationship must be disclosed and handled under the Conflict of Interest Policy.

View partner & contributor policy

Strategic Partner

3
Taostartup
A founder community that connects and supports startup builders.
Hanisa
Hanoi innovation and startup association supporting ecosystem access.
NSSC
Vietnam National Innovation Startup Support Center and strategic ecosystem partner.

Gift Sponsor

3
Amazon Web Services
Cloud credits and infrastructure support for participating startups.
Notion
Workspace plans and productivity support for startup teams.
Figma
Design and prototyping tools for startup product teams.
Get involved

Become a partner

Join SOFL as a strategic partner, event partner, or gift sponsor — each role has its own benefits:

  • Logo on the homepage, footer, leaderboard, and gift catalog
  • Named award sponsorship rights from Season 2
  • Early access to the Season 1 pool of 50+ registered startups
  • Co-branding at the awards ceremony in June 2027

Register as a partner