From idea generation to business impact: Bird Tank 2026 redefines the creative playing field

In 2026, closely aligned with the direction of the Group-level iKhien competition, the Bird Tank program at FPT Software will return with a completely new look, marking a shift in innovation mindset from searching for “good ideas” to selecting “initiatives capable of creating business value” and contributing to the growth of the Software company.

The program aims to influence a total contract value (TCV) of USD 100 million by accelerating solutions that can be deployed directly in projects and scaled to the market. Specifically, Bird Tank 2026 expects to identify and help amplify 48 initiatives across 6 Bird Tank rounds (held from June to November), thereby strengthening FPT Software’s position in the Group-wide iKhien rankings.

Another notable new feature is the way the competition categories are structured around delivered value. The three main tracks are Commercialization, Productivity, and Culture, corresponding to revenue-generating initiatives, operational optimization, and improved organizational performance. In each track, evaluation criteria focus on concrete, measurable outcomes, ranging from revenue and profit to monetized savings and performance indicators to employee engagement levels.

At the same time, the competitive atmosphere of Bird Tank 2026 will become more vibrant with a “business pitching” format. Each team will go through presentations, cross-critiques, Q&A with the judging panel, and direct debates, creating a comprehensive evaluation journey of both the idea and execution capability. Incorporating debate into the rounds not only heightens the drama but also enables initiatives to be tested more rigorously before being applied in practice.

Accompanying the program is FPT Software’s judging panel, including: CDTO of FPT Software Dao Duy Cuong; Head of the FPT Spirit and Culture Department Dinh Tien Dung; representative of the Corporate Strategy and Growth (CSG) Division Nguyen Tu Huyen; Head of iDO Duong Kieu Oanh; Head of STU Tran Nguyen Dang Khoa; Head of New Solutions Sales for Enterprises Dao Ngoc Tu (CFOO.INC); along with leaders from various units.

According to the plan, the program will kick off in late June, promising to deliver an “arena” where ideas are challenged like real business models.