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The QVIC 2026 Innovation Challenge program aims to find, incubate and accompany potential technology start-ups, especially in the fields of artificial intelligence, 5G, IoT, edge computing, robotics, automotive technology, smart cities and other pioneering digital solutions. Mr. Pham Hong Quat, Director of the Department of Startups and Technology Enterprises, Ministry of Science and Technology, spoke at the Launching Ceremony of QVIC 2026 - Photo: VGP/HM. The Qualcomm Vietnam Innovation Challenge (QVIC) 2026 program has just officially launched at the Academy of Posts and Telecommunications Technology on October 15. At the Launching Ceremony, Mr. Pham Hong Quat, Director of the Department of Startups and Technology Enterprises, Ministry of Science and Technology, said: I know, this is the first time The launch ceremony of QVIC was held within the framework of a university specializing in information and telecommunications technology, to link intellectual property with creative startups. Accompanying this program since 2019 with the national Techfest, Mr. Pham Hong Quat shared, during the 6 seasons of the program, many Vietnamese talents have become famous, have called for investment capital and have had products supported by Qualcomm Group into distribution networks. This year, Qualcomm opened a startup competition with a training program including two subjects on innovation, how to call for investment capital, market development... and intellectual property. This is a very good initiative, said the leader of the Department of Startups and Technology Enterprises. Many students are interested in the QVIC 2026 program - Photo: VGP/HM. The representative of the Ministry of Science and Technology also conveyed to the students participating in the program that, if we want to call for investment capital, we must know how to protect intellectual property, establish those rights and transfer those rights. Previously, we deployed many training programs, but we have not deepened the attachment to specific technology products and specific business models. Now is the time for us to make money from intellectual properties, from intellectual products. And investors are very interested if we have a good business model and a good strategy, plan, and plan to exploit and protect intellectual property rights. If we do well in these two subjects, we will definitely have potential unicorns in the future, Mr. Pham Hong Quat affirmed. From a training management perspective, Mr. Dang Hoai Bac, Principal of the Posts and Telecommunications Institute of Technology, said that this program will create a strong motivation for the student and young star-up community, encouraging them to engage in complex technology fields, contributing to the formation of high-quality Make in Vietnam products, reaching out to the world. L2Pro (Learn to Protect) platform officially launched in Vietnam - Photo: VGP/HM Through intensive support activities in training, technical consulting, intellectual property registration and product commercialization, QVIC has become one of the typical initiatives promoting the technology startup ecosystem in Vietnam. During 5 years of implementation, QVIC startups have submitted more than 200 applications for patents, copyrights, trademarks and industrial designs - clear evidence of the effectiveness and practical value of the program. According to the roadmap of the QVIC 2026 program, from October to December 2025, the Organizing Committee receives applications in Hanoi, Ho Chi Minh City, and Da Nang. In August 2026, the Top 3 excellent projects will be announced. After the program, projects will be supported in commercial connection and cooperation with investors and global partners. On this occasion, the L2Pro (Learn to Protect) platform in Vietnam was also officially launched. This is a non-profit online intellectual property training platform developed by Qualcomm. The event marks an important step forward in improving competitiveness and awareness of intellectual property value for the community of students, researchers, startups and domestic businesses. L2Pro is a training program that has been successfully implemented in the US, India, Taiwan and Africa. In Vietnam, the program focuses on supporting the creative community to understand, protect and effectively exploit intellectual property, turning ideas into strategic value for sustainable development. Hien Minh See moreSee moreSee more
