On the afternoon of August 26, 2025, in Hanoi, National Economics University (NEU), in collaboration with the Agency for Startups and Technology Enterprises (Ministry of Science and Technology), the Project to Support the National Innovative Startup Ecosystem through 2025, and partners, organized a national scientific conference on the theme: “Piloting solutions to connect research and development (R&D), innovation, technology transfer, and intellectual property organizations to develop the innovative startup ecosystem.”

An overview of the conference

External delegates attending the conference included: Luong Van Thuong, Head of the Innovative Startups Division, Agency for Technology Entrepreneurship and Commercialization Development, Ministry of Science and Technology; Assoc. Prof. Dr. Pham Van Dong, Vice Rector of Hanoi University of Industry; Assoc. Prof. Dr. Nguyen Hong Son, Director of the Institute of Technology, HaUI; Dr. Le Thanh Dat, Deputy Director of the Center for Knowledge Transfer and Startup Support, Vietnam National University, Hanoi; Le Toan Thang, Deputy Director in Charge of the National Center for Innovative Startup Support, Agency for Startups and Technology Enterprises; lawyer Vu Manh Hung, Director of Vu Gia and Associates Co., Ltd.; Bui Anh Vu, Director of IPS Technology Investment Consulting Joint Stock Company; Nguyen Thi Thu Hien, Director of the Institute of Entrepreneurship and Open Innovation, Hoa Binh University; Nguyen Xuan Dai, Director of the Service Center of VNUA IDS Company, Vietnam National University of Agriculture; Assoc. Prof. Dr. Do Huong Lan, Director of the Institute of Policy, Innovation and Interdisciplinary Sciences, University of Social Sciences and Humanities; and delegates from the Khanh Hoa Department of Science and Technology and the Vinh Long Province Department of Science and Technology.

Representing NEU were: Assoc. Prof. Dr. Bui Huy Nhuong, President of NEU; Prof. Dr. To Trung Thanh, Head of the Department of Research Management; Assoc. Prof. Dr. Do Thi Dong, Director of the Center for Innovation and Career Development; leadership representatives from the University’s schools, departments, faculties, institutes, and centers; and University faculty and staff.

Assoc. Prof. Dr. Bui Huy Nhuong, President of NEU, delivers remarks

Speaking at the conference, Assoc. Prof. Dr. Bui Huy Nhuong, President of NEU, affirmed: “Today’s conference is particularly significant, serving not only as an academic forum for sharing experiences but also as a starting point for establishing a pilot alliance model connecting research and development (R&D), innovation, technology transfer, and intellectual property organizations. We expect this to lay the foundation for building a voluntary cooperation network where organizations share resources, work together, and provide practical support to the innovative startup community.”

Assoc. Prof. Dr. Nguyen Minh Ngoc, NEU, presents a paper on solutions to connect R&D, innovation, technology transfer, and intellectual property organizations with the innovative startup ecosystem

Luong Van Thuong, Head of the Innovative Startups Division, Agency for Technology Entrepreneurship and Commercialization Development, Ministry of Science and Technology, presents a paper on: The pilot model “A network connecting R&D, innovation, technology transfer, and intellectual property organizations with the innovative startup ecosystem”

As Vietnam accelerates its transition to a growth model based on knowledge, innovation, and technology, the country’s innovative startup ecosystem in general, and innovative startup activities in particular, have developed strongly and achieved many impressive results. Innovative startups have made breakthroughs and grown robustly, contributing significantly to socioeconomic development. Innovation and innovative startup initiatives, solutions, and projects are increasingly demonstrating their pioneering role in addressing socioeconomic issues.

With the participation of managers, experts, scientists, businesses, and R&D, innovation, technology transfer, and intellectual property organizations, the conference is expected to make practical contributions to improving coordination mechanisms, effectively leveraging intellectual assets, promoting the commercialization of research results, and building a sustainable innovative startup ecosystem in Vietnam.

Representatives of participating organizations sign a cooperation agreement on connecting R&D, innovation, technology transfer, and intellectual property organizations with the national innovative startup ecosystem

The conference also featured the official signing ceremony and launch of the Network Connecting R&D, Innovation, Technology Transfer, and Intellectual Property Organizations to Support Innovative Startups, marking the beginning of a close cooperation model aimed at providing more effective support to the innovative startup business community.

In addition, frank and open discussions on the pilot Network’s operating plans established clear directions for 2025-2026 while laying the foundation for expanding its scale in the future.

Through the joint efforts and collaboration of research institutes, universities, businesses, and innovation support organizations, the network is expected to become an important driving force, fostering connections among knowledge, technology, and innovation and contributing to the competitiveness and sustainable development of Vietnam’s innovative startup ecosystem.

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