The 6th National Startup Forum: Breakthrough opportunity for Vietnamese startups

Binh Dinh needs to become the cradle of startups and innovation.

The forum attracted the participation of many ambassadors, scientists, managers, startups, businesses, and investors inside and outside Binh Dinh province.

Speaking at the Forum, Chairman of the People's Committee of Binh Dinh Province Pham Anh Tuan said that the event is not only a meeting place for policy makers, businesses, and investors, but also a bridge to call for resources and create momentum for the startup ecosystem in the Central Highlands.

Chairman of Binh Dinh Provincial People's Committee Pham Anh Tuan delivered a keynote speech at the Forum. (Photo: Binh Dinh Newspaper)

Binh Dinh identifies science and technology as an important foundation to promote innovation, enhance competitiveness and economic growth. The province has invested heavily in infrastructure and built favorable policies to attract domestic and international resources, helping Binh Dinh become one of the leading localities in the country in developing science, technology and innovation. Notable are: Quy Hoa Science Urban Area - Quy Nhon Creative Valley (242ha) with the core being the International Center for Interdisciplinary Science and Education (ICISE); TMA Innovation Park, FPT Technology Expert Research, Production and Training Center Complex in Quy Nhon, Artificial Intelligence Center - Binh Dinh Auxiliary Urban Area, Digital Technology Park concentrated in Long Van, Quy Nhon...

Mr. Pham Anh Tuan called on the startup community, businesses and investors to join hands to make Binh Dinh a cradle of startups, innovation and a reliable destination for regional and international technology enterprises. Binh Dinh is committed to creating favorable conditions in terms of policies, business environment and support ecosystem, helping businesses, investors and startups develop sustainably in the locality.

Prof. Dr. Dinh Xuan Dung, consultant of the National Startup Association, recommends: In order for Binh Dinh to become an innovative startup valley of the Central region and the whole country, the province must continue to promote the "Quang Trung spirit and spirit" in innovation, focusing on developing intellectual infrastructure for innovation and building a new ecosystem for businesses. The core is to maximize the internal strength and potential of people, combined with existing resources to become a great force for the development of the province.

At the Forum, Mr. Denis Fourmeau, Attaché for Scientific and University Cooperation of the French Embassy, ​​said that the French Embassy will launch the "France-Vietnam Year of Innovation", which will take place from May 2025 to October 2026. This is an initiative to promote bilateral cooperation in technology and training. Vietnamese startups and young people, of which Binh Dinh is the focus, will be given opportunities to explore and develop through events, competitions and specialized training programs.

Suggestions for localities

Delegates attending the Forum. (Photo: ICISE)

At the Forum, managers, businesses and start-up support organizations discussed topics such as innovation in Vietnam and suggestions for localities; the role and expectations of the business community in building an innovation ecosystem...

Mr. Nguyen Tien Quang, Director of the Vietnam Federation of Commerce and Industry in the Central Highlands, said that according to the PCI report (provincial competitiveness index) for the period 2014-2024, Da Nang, Hue, and Binh Dinh are always in the leading group. However, this region still faces many challenges, the improvement rate shows signs of slowing down when only 3 provinces are in the top 30 localities with the best management quality. Despite policy support and local efforts, the Central region's economy has developed, but the number of enterprises is still low, mainly small and micro, with limited competitiveness.

Faced with this reality, Mr. Quang said that the government must improve the business environment effectively and promptly remove difficulties for businesses. It is necessary to complete planning, invest in infrastructure, strengthen regional connectivity, and reduce logistics costs. At the same time, review and adjust business support policies in line with international integration, and develop a human resource development strategy for businesses...

"The new context requires businesses to not only grow but also grow green and sustainably. In addition to traditional business, businesses need to invest in pioneering industries. Growth cannot rely on capital and resources, but must rely on science, technology, and innovation," said Mr. Quang.

Signing ceremony of cooperation between the National Startup Association - Binh Dinh Department of Science and Technology and enterprises. (Photo: ICISE)

Within the framework of the Forum, 8 memorandums of understanding were signed between the People's Committee of Binh Dinh province and the National Startup Association, between the Department of Science and Technology of Binh Dinh and enterprises, the Young Entrepreneurs Association, and the National Startup Development Investment Fund.

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