Photo for illustrationThis is an annual event hosted by the city People’s Committee in combination with the Embassy of Finland in Vietnam. On this occasion, the southern hub will summarize contests for Startup Wheel initiatives, startup transaction floor and investment, Internet of Things (IoT) solutions for smart cities, and Creative Idea Contest (CiC) startup initiatives. Through the week, innovative projects and models of potential entrepreneurship with the capacity of calling for investment are expected to receive strength to develop. In addition, there are seminars on adaptation of communication in the fourth Industrial Revolution; technological solutions for smart cities; and 10 years of developing intellectual property management activities in Ho Chi Minh city; thus contributing to creating the start-up ecosystem and innovation./. BTA … [Read more...] about Ho Chi Minh city Innovation, Startup and Entrepreneurship Week
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Number of successful startups remains modest
Number of successful startups remains modestBy Chi Thinh A representative of the HCMC Computer Association (1st, L) and other entrepreneurs share opportunities to develop manpower with participants – PHOTO: CHI THINH HCMC – The number of startups registered in Vietnam had amounted to 18,000 units as of April last year, with generous support from the Government, provinces and cities. However, the number of startups that survived initial difficulties has remained extremely low, heard a review meeting on startups in the digital era, held on October 16 in HCMC. The HCMC Computer Association (HCA) held the review meeting to wrap up a community program, themed “Innovative Startups in the Digital Era,” in collaboration with 10 colleges and universities in the city. According to startup incubators and accelerators, up to 80% of startups cannot survive longer than two years and a mere 3% achieve successful operations. Most of the local startups are in need of … [Read more...] about Number of successful startups remains modest
HCMC launches Week of Innovation, Startup, Entrepreneurship
The event is jointly introduced by the HCMC People’s Committee and Finland Embassy in Vietnam, organized by the HCMC Department of Science and Technology, the Vietnam – Finland Innovation Partnership Program (IPP), and the Business Startup Support Center. It lasts until October 19, 2018. During the course of the week, a variety of activities will be held, including the scientific conference ‘Technological Solutions for Smart Cities’ to introduce the project ‘Transforming HCMC into a Smart City’, the scientific and technological study ‘Researching information technology to serve smart cities and Industry 4.0 in the period from 2018 – 2020, with a vision to 2025, as well as technological solutions related to building smart urban areas and the application of Artificial Intelligence in smart traffic management. Another remarkable activity is the conference ‘10 Years of Developing Intellectual Property Management in HCMC and creating … [Read more...] about HCMC launches Week of Innovation, Startup, Entrepreneurship
HCM City Innovation and Startup Week launched
The banner of the event Hanoi (VNA) - The 2018 Ho Chi Minh City Innovation, Startup and Entrepreneurship Week (WHISE 2018), the city’s biggest startup event of the year, was launched on October 15, with the aim of promoting innovation and startups in the city. A conference on HCMGIS PLATFORMS - GIS application platform for HCM City and a launching ceremony of a contest to seek HCMGIS solutions and products 2018 kicked off the week which lasts through October 19. The annual event was jointly organised by the Ho Chi Minh City People's Committee and the Finnish Embassy in Vietnam. At the conference, the city’s Department of Science and Technology announced a programme and plan to carry out HCMGIS from now to 2020 with the introduction of some outstanding GIS applications. Nguyen Khac Thanh, Deputy Director of the department, stressed the role of GIS in smart city building, including the construction of a database centre, saying that the department is willing to … [Read more...] about HCM City Innovation and Startup Week launched
Ho Chi Minh City Innovation and Startup Week launched
The annual event was co-organised by the Ho Chi Minh City People's Committee and the Finnish Embassy in Vietnam. On the occasion, Ho Chi Minh City will review a writing contest on startup ideas “Startup Wheel”, the Startup Exchange trading and startup investment floor, Internet of Things (IOT) solutions for smart cities, and Creative Idea Contest (CiC) startup initiatives. In addition, a series of seminars, a technology exhibition and a technology, equipment and environment solutions will be held within the framework of the week. Furthermore, the final rounds and award ceremony of “IOT solutions for Smart Cities”, “innovation in high-tech agricultural production”, the Creative Idea Contest (CIC) 2018 and the Innovative Startups in Tourism contests will also be held. … [Read more...] about Ho Chi Minh City Innovation and Startup Week launched