Start-up idea contest for students 2024: A stepping stone for Van Hien students to reach new heights

🔰 START-UP IDEA CONTEST FOR STUDENTS 2024 - A large-scale startup playground, connecting Vietnamese and Korean students, was successfully organized by the Department of Science and Technology of Ho Chi Minh City, Jeonbuk Center for Creative Economy (Korea) and Jeonbuk National University, with the support of Van Hien University. The contest attracted hundreds of teams from various leading universities, becoming a notable highlight in the young startup community. 
🔰 At the contest, Van Hien University students demonstrated their abilities with innovative, unique, and practical startup ideas, surpassing many strong teams to win impressive and convincing awards.
🔰 Notably, at this event, Van Hien University signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with 11 top universities in South Korea: Kangwon National University (KNU); Gyeongsang National University (GNU); Pusan National University (PNU); Sungkyunkwan University (SKKU); Hoseo University (HOSEO); Kunsan National University (KSNU); Sunchon National University (SCNU); Wonkwang University; Jeonbuk National University (JBNU), marking a strategic step towards strengthening international cooperation. This facilitates students' access to international learning and research environments and opens up numerous opportunities for academic exchange and startup ventures in South Korea. 
🔰 Through the contest, Van Hien students have demonstrated their creativity and strong spirit of international integration. They continue to bring practical values, contributing to building a sustainable and innovative startup community in the future.
The awards achieved by VHUers at the contest include:
🔹Outstanding Prize – Project "SMARTAGRIFILTER"
• Nguyen Trong Tuan, Faculty of Economics and Management
• Le Chan Nam, Faculty of Engineering and Technology
🔹Encouragement Prize – Project "PilotFactory"
• Nguyen Ngoc Huu Hạnh, Faculty of Information Technology
• Đang Hoang Luan, Faculty of Engineering and Technology
🔹Creative Prize – Project "KED"
• Vo Hoai Thuong, Faculty of Engineering and Technology
• Trieu Quang Ninh, Faculty of Engineering and Technology
🔹Encouragement Prize – Project "Bright Night Paint"
• Huynh Anh Thu, Faculty of Tourism
🔹Encouragement Prize – Project "Green to Ground"
• Tran Huu Hoang, Faculty of Economics and Management
• Tran Bieu, Faculty of Economics and Management
🔹Excellence Prize (3rd Place) – Project "Electresh"
• Nguyen Tien Dung, Faculty of Accounting and Finance
✨Congratulations to VHUers for achieving outstanding results at the "2024 Student Startup Idea Contest"!

One of the representatives from the top 11 universities in South Korea speaks at the contest

Mrs. Thuy - Deputy Chairperson of the People's Committee of HCMC is giving an opening speech

MOU signing session between VHU and 11 top universities in South Korea

The overall view of the Mega Us Expo 2024 contest

Assoc.Prof.Dr. Nguyen Minh Duc is giving a speech at the contest

The organizing committee took a commemorative photo at the end of the contest

The contestants received their awards for the contest