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Vietnam needs an open cooperation model, applying community data, developing human resources with new thinking and promoting social and technological initiatives to solve major challenges such as urbanization, environment, population aging and sustainable growth. Mr. Pham Hong Quat, Director of the Department of Startups and Technology Enterprises (Ministry of Science and Technology) spoke at the Conference - Photo: VGP/TG Within the framework of the National Creative Startup Festival (TECHFEST Vietnam) 2025, on December 12, the Department of Startups and Technology Enterprises, Ministry of Science and Technology organized the Workshop Open Society Innovation - Promoting innovative startups for all people. TECHFEST 2025 is an important highlight in the period when the whole country is preliminarily implementing Resolution No. 57-NQ/TW of the Politburo on breakthrough development of science, technology, innovation and national digital transformation. Resolution 57-NQ/TW emphasizes the role of people, businesses and social organizations as central subjects of the innovation ecosystem. These orientations pose a requirement to promote multi-stakeholder cooperation models, promote open data, experiment with policies (sandbox) and apply technological and social solutions to create sustainable and inclusive value. Open innovation - the key to solving the problem of sustainable development. Mr. Pham Hong Quat, Director of the Department of Startups and Technology Enterprises, emphasized that open innovation is the driving force to help Vietnam overcome many challenges such as the middle income trap, population aging, environmental pollution or urban pressure. Taking the image of Thanh Giong as inspiration for TECHFEST 2025, he said that collective strength and spirit of consensus will be the foundation for the startup ecosystem to develop strongly. He emphasized that coordinating the implementation of the Open Society Innovation Community at TECHFEST 2025 will contribute to creating technology solutions of practical value for many community groups. The Department of Startups and Technology Enterprises is committed to accompanying open society innovation communities and related associations to promote fast, sustainable development models and move towards green, smart cities. Ambassador of the Kingdom of the Netherlands in Vietnam Kees van Baar highly appreciated Vietnams efforts in promoting innovation for all people and digital transformation. He emphasized that technology must be linked to people and ensure equal access for all disadvantaged groups. According to the Ambassador, innovation only happens in an open society, where each person is free to experiment and create. He affirmed that the Netherlands will continue to accompany Vietnam in innovation and sustainable development initiatives. Workshop Open social innovation - Promoting innovative startups for all people - Photo: VGP/TGOpen innovation space - connecting real needs and real data At the workshop, Ms. Nguyen Phuong Linh, Director of the Institute for Management of Sustainable Development (MSD) analyzed that the social startup ecosystem in Vietnam still faces many barriers in terms of data, cooperation mechanisms and impact measurement. According to her, Vietnam needs to focus on four pillars: Innovation - Openness - Connection - Inclusion, with the spirit of Flying. Ms. Nguyen Phuong Linh emphasized that innovation does not only lie in advanced technology, but in the ability to open space for people to participate in co-creating solutions. When disadvantaged groups such as people with disabilities, women, the elderly or students in remote areas are involved in generating data and feedback, innovative solutions will become more realistic, equitable and sustainable. From a business perspective, Mr. Sun Sukkun, Director of Shinhan Square Bridge, shared his experience in implementing the open innovation model in Korea and Vietnam. This model acts as an interdisciplinary linking platform, where startups and the community jointly design and test solutions. He emphasized that open communication and a team of advisors are the decisive factors that help startups cooperate effectively with large businesses, aiming for economic value associated with social impact. Ms. Le My Nga, President of WeAngels Capital Fund, said that Vietnams innovation ecosystem is developing strongly, but startups need to focus on creating intrinsic value and clearly understand community needs. Innovation, according to Ms. Nga, is a vital factor in the first two years of starting a business and must be associated with an appropriate governance model, targeting ESG goals. Opinions and proposals at the conference are an important basis for TECHFEST 2025 to continue promoting an open social innovation ecosystem, towards sustainable, inclusive development and participation of all people. Also at the program, the TECHFEST Society Open Innovation Community officially introduced the social impact assessment and measurement initiative SOAR (Social Open Innovation for All Resilience) - a Social Open Innovation Model that promotes a responsible collaborative ecosystem in Vietnam.Thu GiangSee moreSee moreSee moreSee more
