(VHU) From technology application proposals in healthcare, education, agriculture, and manufacturing to models focused on the environment, cultural tourism, and community services, the Top 25 selected projects demonstrate the diversity in how Van Hien students approach practical issues. This serves as a foundation for the teams to proceed into the in-depth development phase, where ideas need to be further validated through business models, market research, and implementation feasibility.
Following the process of receiving, reviewing, and evaluating applications in the Idea Round, the Organizing Committee of the Van Hien Student Startup Competition 2026 – VHE Startup Challenge officially announced the Top 25 projects selected to advance to the Project Development Round.
Projects were evaluated based on the following criteria: clear and practical problems, solutions with innovative elements, feasibility, market potential, development capability, and completeness of the project proposal.
List of top 25 projects entering the Project Development Round
1. VieGrand: Health monitoring, fall and stroke alert system for the elderly
Author group: Nguyen Khat Thuan (Team Leader); Nguyen Thi My Hanh; Lai Tuan Khai
Faculty: Information Technology
Advisor: M.Sc. Luong Thai Hien
2. RE - LEAF: Bio-material from sea almond leaves to replace single-use plastic
Author group: Tran Bieu (Team Leader); Pham Huynh Thu Tam; Doan Thi Thanh Truc; Trinh Tien Tai
Faculty: Engineering – Technology
Advisor: M.Sc. Tran Thanh Quan
3. Fully automated fashion sales management system using AI (AI On)
Author group: Tran The Hao (Team Leader); Le Nguyen Mai Suong; Hoang Phu Qui; Luong Truong Thang
Faculty: Information Technology
Advisor: M.Sc. Tran Quoc Toan
4. Greensmart Solution: Smart energy management ecosystem and lodging infrastructure digitalization
Author group: Le Minh Thong (Team Leader); Pham Phuc Loc; Do Quoc Hung
Faculty: Applied Engineering
Advisor: M.Sc. Dinh Thi Kha Han
5. Cert Chain: Platform for issuing and verifying educational degrees on Cardano blockchain
Author group: Tran Quoc Huy
Faculty: Information Technology
6. Agriskin Vietnam: Cosmetics from agricultural by-products
Author group: Nguyen Trong Tuan
Faculty: Administration
Advisor: M.Sc. Tran Thanh Quan
7. Agricultural product sorting machine applying AI technology and embedded systems
Author group: Nguyen Khanh Duy
Faculty: Applied Engineering
Advisor: M.Sc. Phan Van Hiep
8. "Mien Tay Du Ky" Monopoly board game product
Author group: Vo Huynh Uyen Nhi (Team Leader); Luu Phan Anh Tuan
Faculty: Information Technology
Advisor: M.Sc. Dang Van Luc
9. Smart Parking Campus: Smart vehicle management and access control platform for educational institutions
Author group: Doan Van Phuoc (Team Leader); Nguyen Thi Thanh Thao
Faculty: Information Technology
Advisor: M.Sc. Tran Thanh Tu
10. EcoMacca
Author group: Huynh Le Thao Vy (Team Leader); Vo Thi Thuy Kieu; Ma Thi Thuy Duong
Faculty: Accounting – Finance
Advisor: M.Sc. Dao Van Hao; M.Sc. Doanh Thi Ngan Ha
11. Automatic harvesting and packaging machine for leafy vegetables
Author group: Nguyen Huynh Phuc Luong
Faculty: Applied Engineering
Advisor: M.Sc. Phan Van Hiep
12. Research, design, and fabrication of an automatic filling system based on PLC platform and YOLOV8 algorithm
Author group: Ngo Hoang Phat (Team Leader); Bui Ngoc Tuong Vy; Nguyen Phu Quoc
Faculty: Applied Engineering
Advisor: M.Sc. Dinh Thi Kha Han; Ph.D. Doan Van Thuan; M.Sc. Luong Quoc Hoang Kha
13. Pickle Vision AI: Smart Pickleball court management and monitoring system
Author group: Tang Gia Huy (Team Leader); Ro Thi Giah
Faculty: Information Technology
Advisor: M.Sc. Tran Thanh Tu
14. Health + Band: Safety alert and monitoring support device for the elderly
Author group: Nguyen Gia Huy (Team Leader); Doan Thi Hong Linh; Vo Hoang Gia Bao
Faculty: Supply Chain Management
Advisor: Assoc. Prof. Dr. Vu Ngoc Bich
15. V - Braille English: International standard English learning support device specifically for the visually impaired
Author group: Nguyen Huu Trong (Team Leader); Nguyen Ngoc Nhieu; Duong Chau
Faculty: Information Technology
Advisor: M.Sc. Dinh Thi Kha Han
16. Tho Tot: Technology-based vehicle repair and rescue
Author group: Vo Tan Thuan (Team Leader); Doan Tuyen
Faculty: Accounting – Finance
Advisor: M.Sc. Tran Manh Tri
17. Imushroom: Traceability, management, and monitoring platform for mushroom cultivation applying AIoT and solar energy
Author group: Tran Minh Hieu; Nguyen Manh Binh; Pham Thi Mong Giao; Le Pham Hoang Vu; Nguyen Hoang Thanh Duy
Faculty: Applied Engineering
Advisor: M.Sc. Dam Quoc Viet
18. Green Ride: Multi-stage exhaust gas filtration system device
Author group: Nguyen Tien Dung (Team Leader); Nguyen Thi Thanh Hue
Faculty: Accounting – Finance
Advisor: M.Sc. Mai Thi Hong Dao
19. HelFresh: Product set for fragrance retention and oil control for hair when wearing a helmet
Author group: Duong Nguyen Khanh Linh (Team Leader); Nguyen Ngoc Sang; Nguyen Thi Anh Tuyet
Faculty: International Trade
Advisor: M.Sc. Le Thi Nam Phuong
20. Developing a smart control system for low-altitude flying devices in complex urban environments for high-tech agricultural production
Author group: Le Duc An (Team Leader); Nguyen Viet Hoang
Faculty: International Trade
Advisor: M.Sc. Nguyen Khac Hoang
21. EcoChar: Biochar bags from sugarcane bagasse and orange peels - An eco-friendly shoe deodorizing solution
Author group: Duong Ngoc Mai (Team Leader); Nguyen Do Ngoc Han
Faculty: International Studies
Advisor: M.Sc. Phan Thi Hai Yen
22. Lai Thieu Heritage Re - Village: An experiential accommodation and ancient pottery heritage preservation model in Lai Thieu, Ho Chi Minh City.
Author group: Nguyen Thi Kim Tho (Team Leader); Vo Thanh Nhan; Nguyen Nhu Anh Thu
Faculty: Tourism
Advisor: Ph.D. Ngo An; M.Sc. Nguyen Thuy Vy
23. My Tra Tourist Area: A cultural and riverine destination in the Mekong Delta
Author group: Nguyen Ha Ngoc Tien (Team Leader); Vo Hong Nhon; Nguyen Le Tu Tran; Chau Thi Ngoc; Mai Thanh Kiet
Faculty: Tourism
Advisor: Ph.D. Ngo Xuan Hao; M.Sc. Le Hoang Quang Dinh
24. Event Bridge: A bridge between ideas and resources
Author group: Lam Minh Tu (Team Leader); Le Pham Thuy Vy; Duong Thanh Uyen Phuong
Faculty: Communications
Advisor: M.Sc. Tran Xuan Tien
25. Pre-testing life
Author group: Ngo Kim Loan
Faculty: Foreign Languages
Advisor: M.Sc. Chau Thuc Quyen
In the Project Development Round, competing teams will continue to participate in training activities, mentorship, and project refinement. This stage helps teams transition from idea proposals to models with clearer implementation foundations by building business models, surveying target customers, finalizing presentation slides, and developing illustrative products, experimental models, or simulated versions.
According to the plan, the Project Development Round is expected to take place on June 25, 2026, at the Heritage Meeting Room – HungHau Campus.
VHE Startup Challenge 2026 aims to create an environment for students to apply specialized knowledge to practice, foster innovative thinking, and connect projects with experts, mentors, and partner businesses. With the Top 25 announced, the competition enters a more critical stage, where each team must continue to demonstrate the feasibility, development potential, and practical applicability of their projects.
The Organizing Committee congratulates the Top 25 projects that have advanced to the Project Development Round of VHE Startup Challenge 2026.
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