Workshop “Promoting innovation and technology commercialisation: Connecting institutes, universities and enterprises for sustainable development”
The event was attended by Assoc. Prof. Dr. Phan Tien Dung, Head of the Department of Application and Development of Technology, and Doctor Nguyen Tran Dien, Deputy Head of the Department of Application and Development of Technology, VAST; Chu Thuc Dat, Deputy Director of the Department of Innovation, Ministry of Science and Technology; Nguyen Quang Thai, Chairman of the Board of Directors of Thai Minh Pharmaceutical JSC; Nguyen Dang Tuan Minh, Director of Kis Startup JSC; Assoc. Prof. Dr. Le Thi Nhi Cong from the Institute of Biology; Associate Professor, Doctor To Mai Huong from the University of Science and Technology of Hanoi; along with representatives of institutes, universities, enterprises, experts, scientists, and students.
Dr. Nguyen Tran Dien, Deputy Head of the Department of Technology Application and Deployment, VAST, delivers the opening speech at the workshop
In his opening remarks, Dr. Nguyen Tran Dien stated that as a leading scientific research organisation in Vietnam, VAST holds a clear responsibility and position in realising Resolution 57. This position is not only demonstrated through the number and quality of scientific works but, more importantly, through its ability to translate science into concrete technical, technological, and policy solutions that address real socio-economic challenges, protect natural resources and the environment, and improve people’s livelihoods.
He emphasised that implementing Resolution 57-NQ/TW cannot be achieved by any single institution but requires joint efforts from the entire system - research institutes, universities, enterprises, local authorities, and society as a whole. The Vietnam Academy of Science and Technology is committed to maintaining its role as a national knowledge hub, a bridge between science and policy, and a reliable partner for enterprises in transforming science and technology into key drivers of sustainable national development.
The synergy between institutes, universities, and enterprises, along with the concerted engagement of society, will ensure that scientific and technological outcomes are effectively and practically applied, creating new products, services, and development models that directly enhance labour productivity, living standards, and the competitiveness of the national economy.
The workshop provided an open and productive space for managers, scientists, lecturers, and businesses to exchange experiences and propose solutions to foster innovation in Vietnam. It also aimed to strengthen linkages among research institutes, universities, and enterprises, moving towards building a sustainable innovation ecosystem.
Furthermore, participants discussed mechanisms and policies to support technology commercialisation, addressing barriers in the transfer of research results into production and business practice. The workshop also inspired a spirit of innovation and entrepreneurship among young people, contributing to the enhancement of national technological capacity and the development of a knowledge-based economy aligned with sustainable development goals.
Speakers present their reports at the workshop
During the workshop, participants listened to five thematic presentations focused on promoting innovation and product commercialisation, covering key topics such as: Highlight policies on innovation; Technology transfer – the journey from theory to practice; Application of research results in production and scientific product development; Promoting university innovation ecosystems – strategies and practical implementation at the University of Science and Technology of Hanoi; Building and connecting ecosystems for technology commercialisation.
Discussion “Promoting innovation and technology commercialisation: Connecting institutes, universities and enterprises for sustainable development”
As part of the workshop, delegates joined a panel discussion with speakers in an open and interactive atmosphere. The dialogue helped spread a culture of innovation, encouraging scientists, especially the younger generation, to orient their research towards practical issues of production, livelihood, and social development.
It also promoted greater collaboration between enterprises and research institutions, and called on state management agencies to promptly refine mechanisms and policies, remove administrative barriers, and create a stable and favourable legal environment for innovation and technology commercialisation.
Taking photo at the workshop
Translated by Tuyet Nhung
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