On the morning of March 28, 2025, the Institute of International Education and the Faculty of Data Science and Artificial Intelligence at National Economics University (NEU) organized the final round of ISME BizTech Hackathon – a competition on applying technology to entrepreneurship for students from the two units.

Delegates and students attending the Biztech Hackathon 2025: A.Ignite finals pose for a commemorative photo.

Attending the event were Prof. Dr. Nguyen Thanh Hieu, Vice President of NEU; Assoc. Prof. Dr. Le Trung Thanh, Dean of the Institute of International Education; Assoc. Prof. Dr. Ha Minh Hoang, Dean of the Faculty of Data Science and Artificial Intelligence; and Dr. Trinh Thi Thu Giang, Vice Dean of the Institute of International Education.

Representing the sponsor was Nguyen Quynh Trang, Co-founder and Board Member of OnAir Online Broadcasting Platform Joint Stock Company. The judging panel comprised Pham Vu Tung, Marketing Director of Creative Nature Group (CNG); Pham Ngoc Mai Anh, Chair of the Board of Directors of OnAir; and Ngo The Cong, Vice Chairman of Glarea Group. Coaches who supported the teams and shared practical experience included Do Xuan Thang, Chairman of the Board of Directors and General Director of Pushsale.vn Company Limited; Nguyen Thi Thanh Hue, Senior Director of Human Resources and Administration and Advisor to the Board of Directors of Indochina Metal Joint Stock Company; MSc. Nguyen Phuong Dung, Product Advisor at OnAir; and technology coaches from the Faculty of Data Science and Artificial Intelligence (FDA).

Co-organized by the Institute of International Education (DTQT) and the Faculty of Data Science and Artificial Intelligence (FDA), BizTech Hackathon 2025 – A.Ignite is a creative platform for students from the two units who are passionate about applying technology to entrepreneurship, creating new products or business projects through advances in AI, and developing technology-based solutions to social problems. BizTech Hackathon was officially launched in January. Through two challenging pitching rounds, five teams continually developed and refined their project ideas. From initial sketches, they built demos and produced impressive TV commercial (TVC) videos introducing their products, which they presented at the competition finals.

Prof. Dr. Nguyen Thanh Hieu, Vice President of NEU, delivers the opening remarks at the finals of the inter-unit entrepreneurship competition.

In his opening remarks at the competition finals, Prof. Dr. Nguyen Thanh Hieu, Vice President of NEU, emphasized the importance of technology in business, stating: “Today, we gather to witness the finals of BizTech Hackathon 2025 – A.Ignite, a creative platform for breakthrough ideas that promotes entrepreneurship and interdisciplinary collaboration in the era of Industry 4.0. The competition not only enables students to explore advanced technologies but also creates opportunities to connect knowledge and put it into practice, bringing value to the community. One of the competition’s most important goals is to build bridges between disciplines, helping students broaden their perspectives, learn from one another, and develop professional networks.”

Assoc. Prof. Dr. Le Trung Thanh, Dean of the Institute of International Education, and Assoc. Prof. Dr. Ha Minh Hoang, Dean of the Faculty of Data Science and Artificial Intelligence, present flowers to thank the judges of the Biztech Hackathon finals.

To ensure high professional standards at ISME BizTech Hackathon, the organizing committee invited leading experts and experienced leaders to serve as judges and coaches. They supported the teams, judged fairly, provided strategic advice, and shared practical experience to help the teams realize their full potential.

Coaches of Biztech Hackathon 2025.

The five finalist teams took turns presenting their projects or campaigns. Following a month of research and planning, all presentations clearly conveyed the project ideas and demonstrated the contestants’ research, persuasion, and problem-solving skills.

Team Lambda presents its TrafficHelper concept.

Team Lambda was the first to present in the finals, offering a technology solution that helps road users easily look up traffic laws, quickly check violations, and handle situations effectively. The team aims to save time and provide accurate traffic information, helping improve awareness and safety on the road.

Team Delta presents its SuperVision AI concept.

Team Delta entered the finals with Supervision, an AI application that helps people with visual impairments recognize text, currency, colors, and objects and provides voice-guided directions. Supervision addresses difficulties in recognition and navigation, overcomes the limitations of foreign applications, and provides an intelligent voice assistant. The application helps people with visual impairments read documents, identify their surroundings, navigate safely using Google Maps, and interact more easily, contributing to their quality of life and independence.

Team Alpha presents its EduLogistic concept.

Next, Team Alpha’s EduLogistic concept proved equally engaging, with a highly persuasive presentation. EduLogistic integrates visual simulations, AI-powered logistics analysis, game-based learning, and a personalized AI assistant, helping students reduce the time spent learning theory and improve practical skills while optimizing costs.

Team Fitzy presents its Fitzy concept.

Team Fitzy introduced a comprehensive technology solution that helps users track nutrition, exercise, and sleep while effectively maintaining a healthy lifestyle. With an impressive presentation and realistic app simulation videos, the team won over the judges with the product’s practicality and strong potential for application.

Team Omega presents its UniTalk concept.

Team Omega concluded the finals with UniTalk, an intelligent AI-powered career guidance platform. UniTalk helps school students better understand themselves through MBTI and Holland assessments, analyzes academic data to predict admission prospects, provides updates on career trends, and connects students with businesses. With a 24/7 advisory chatbot, UniTalk personalizes learning pathways, helping students choose suitable majors, reduce the likelihood of working outside their fields of study, and optimize career opportunities.

Team Delta wins first prize at Biztech Hackathon 2025: A.Ignite with an outstanding performance.

Team Fitzy delivers a consistent and impressive performance, winning second prize at Biztech Hackathon 2025: A.Ignite.

Third prize goes to Team Alpha with EduLogistic.

After moments of tension and anticipation, Team Delta’s SuperVision concept earned first prize for its outstanding humanitarian value and strong practical applicability. Team Fitzy delivered a consistent and impressive performance, deservedly earning second prize, while third prize went to Team Alpha with EduLogistic.

Omega and Lambda make a strong impression with breakthrough ideas, earning Promising Project Awards.

Although they did not claim the top prize, Omega and Lambda still made a strong impression with breakthrough ideas, earning Promising Project Awards. These wins not only honored the teams’ talent and effort but also brought an emotional and memorable BizTech Hackathon 2025 season to a close.

The program’s success also stemmed from the projects’ practical applicability. In particular, Team Alpha’s EduLogistic attracted investment from OnAir thanks to its exceptional growth potential.

Assoc. Prof. Dr. Le Trung Thanh, Dean of the Institute of International Education, presents a gift of appreciation to the competition sponsor, OnAir Online Broadcasting Platform Joint Stock Company.

BizTech Hackathon 2025 left a distinctive impression on its audience not only through its fresh and engaging program content but also through the sponsor’s exceptionally generous support. In recognition of the support that made this successful event possible, the organizing committee extends its deep appreciation to On Air, which has consistently supported the event and helped deliver an exciting experience for NEU students.

Through the competition, with guidance from experts and businesses in the industry, along with capable, dedicated staff from NEU’s faculty and institute, contestants gained additional knowledge and greater confidence in planning their studies and choosing their future career paths. The competition also served as an important stepping stone, opening up opportunities for young people to develop themselves and prepare to enter the dynamic learning and working environments ahead.

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Article and photos: Institute of International Education and Department of Communications

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