The agreements aim to strengthen the collective capacity of the VNU-HCM system in implementing innovation initiatives, technology transfer, research commercialization, and developing a collaborative ecosystem connecting universities, enterprises, and localities in alignment with the strategic orientations of VNU-HCM, Ho Chi Minh City, and the nation.
Key areas of collaboration include:
Establishing a network of innovation coordinators across the VNU-HCM system.
Connecting and sharing resources related to research groups, laboratories, research infrastructure, experts, and startup innovation ecosystems.
Developing interdisciplinary research and innovation initiatives based on practical challenges from enterprises, localities, and society.
Promoting technology commercialization, spin-off/start-up development, and collaboration with domestic and international partners.
VIH will serve as the lead, co-lead, or coordinating unit for interdisciplinary and inter-university initiatives under mutual agreements among participating institutions or assignments from the President of VNU-HCM. The collaboration will focus on strategic priority areas including AI, semiconductors, big data, biotechnology, energy, sustainable development, educational innovation, and related fields.
This milestone marks an important step toward building an interconnected innovation ecosystem across VNU-HCM, contributing to stronger applied research capacity, enhanced knowledge connectivity, and the advancement of science and technology for the benefit of communities and enterprises.