Commercialisation of research results: Opportunities and solutions
VAST Vice President Chu Hoang Ha delivers opening remarks
In his opening speech, VAST Vice President Chu Hoang Ha stated that 2025 marks the 50-year journey of building and developing the Academy. Over the past half-century, the Academy has affirmed its pioneering role and made significant contributions to the advancement of science and technology in Vietnam.
In the current context, the directives of Party General Secretary To Lam and Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh have emphasised the crucial role of science, technology, innovation, and digital transformation as key drivers of socio-economic development. The Academy has been making active contributions not only in basic research and technology application, but also in technology transfer and the commercialisation of research outcomes, helping to enhance productivity and national competitiveness.
In line with Resolution 57-NQ/TW of the Politburo, VAST has formulated Plan 116/QD-VHL, with specific objectives to be achieved by 2030. These include a 50% increase in international publications (SCIE/Scopus) and intellectual property registrations compared to the 2020–2025 period; full mastery of 30 core technologies, with a focus on artificial intelligence, advanced materials, and biotechnology; the attraction of 20–30 talented young scientists per year; the training of 5,000 internationally qualified researchers; the development of 20 strong research groups to regional standards; and the promotion of digital transformation.
Commercialising research results is not only a bridge between research and the market, but also a key to boosting productivity and enhancing economic competitiveness. The scientific conference "Commercialisation of Research results: Opportunities and solutions" serves not only as an academic forum, but also as a platform for implementing Resolution 57-NQ/TW.
The presentations at the conference mainly addressed difficulties and policy barriers; shared notable research, application, and technology deployment results across various fields from the Academy in the 2020–2025 period; and aimed to create opportunities for young scientists to understand the Academy and encourage them to contribute to Vietnam’s scientific development.
Dr Vo Thanh Phong, Deputy Head of the Department of Science and Technology, the Party Central Committee Commission for Popularization, Education and Mass Mobilization presented policies under Resolution 57-NQ/TW and Resolution 193/2025/QH15 that support scientists. These include granting more autonomy in the use of funding for scientific and technological tasks, and accepting risks and time lags inherent in scientific research and innovation. Simultaneously, the aim is to increase research and development (R&D) investment to 2% of GDP, with 60% of this funding to come from socialised sources.
Assoc. Prof. Dr. Ha Phuong Thu, Director of the Centre for Advanced Biomedical Materials, Institute of Materials Science, shares her experience in scientific research transfer
Shares her experience in scientific research transfer, Assoc. Prof. Dr Ha Phuong Thu, Director of the Centre for Advanced Biomedical Materials, Institute of Materials Science (VAST) noted that the Ministry of Science and Technology is currently implementing policies to promote the development of a "science and technology market." This market will operate more dynamically if the link between "supply" (scientists) and "demand" (enterprises and public needs) is effectively established.
“In the future, scientists and businesses must build closer and more effective partnerships. To fulfil their role, scientists need to master technologies, develop products that meet market needs, and proactively seek and attract investment for research activities. Businesses must be able to understand and develop the market and attract investment for production and commercialisation of products,” said Assoc. Prof. Dr. Ha Phuong Thu.
Mr. Nguyen Quang Thai, Chairman of Thai Minh Pharmaceutical Group, proposes addressing bottlenecks and promoting the process of cooperation in science and technology transfer
Mr. Nguyen Quang Thai – Chairman of Thai Minh Pharmaceutical Group, from a science and technology enterprise perspective, proposed addressing bottlenecks and enhancing cooperation in technology transfer. He highlighted the need for businesses to shift their mindset about the "value brought to the State"; the creation of a "science and technology trading platform"; and greater investment in communication targeting scientists, enterprises, and consumers about science and technology products. In addition, he called on the State to increase budget allocations not only for research but also for application and product development in reality based on scientific research.
As part of the workshop, the Subcommittee on Technology Application and Deployment organised a roundtable on commercialising research results. This allowed experts, scientists, and businesses to exchange ideas and address researchers’ concerns about connecting their results with enterprises. The goal is to identify appropriate directions to maximise the potential of science and technology in socio-economic development. All parties expressed hope that with new mechanisms and policies, more research outcomes will reach the market in the near future.
At the photo session
Translated by Phuong Huyen
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