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The Real Battle AI program season 2 officially kicks off, Techcombank continues to co-organize and exclusively sponsor a 1 million USD scholarship, aiming to discover and train Vietnamese technology talents, creating artificial intelligence solutions to serve life and the economy. Download Representatives of leaders of VTV, NDC, NDA, Techcombank and the jury perform the launching ceremony of Real Battle AI season 2 - Photo: VGP From the success of the first season to a national-scale AI playground On the afternoon of June 19 in Hanoi, the Real Battle AI program officially launched its second season with the goal of finding and developing talents in the field of artificial intelligence. Vietnam Technological and Commercial Joint Stock Bank (Techcombank) continues to be the exclusive sponsor, co-organizing with Vietnam Television (VTV), National Data Center (NDC) and National Data Association (NDA). This years competition has a total prize value of up to 1 million USD, continuing to deploy Miracle scholarships for the winning team. At the end of the first season, Real Battle AI attracted nearly 400 teams from 9 countries, with the participation of many universities, research institutes and technology enterprises across the country. Download the Real Battle AI Champion season 1 pass the fire and share about the Techcombanks Miracle scholarship worth 1 million USD to the contestants of season 2 - Photo: VGP The champion received the Miracle international study abroad scholarship worth 1 million USD awarded by Techcombank. This is a scholarship that supports 100% of training costs at the worlds leading universities. It is expected that 3 members of the winning team will start the study abroad program in the fall semester of September 2026. Entering the new season, the program focuses on practical digitalization problems, promoting AI application in key fields according to the orientation of Resolution 57-NQ/TW of the Politburo. AI is currently on the list of 10 national strategic technology groups according to Decision No. 21/2026/QD-TTg of the Prime Minister. general, plays a role in the process of building a digital government, digital economy and digital society. The organizers said the program aims to build a human resources ecosystem capable of mastering core technology, developing AI products with the spirit of Made in Vietnam. Download The organizing committee announced new features of AI Real Battle season 2 - Photo: VGPThe bank accompanies Vietnamese talent to conquer the AI era. In 2026, Techcombank continues to maintain its role as an exclusive sponsor with a total scholarship worth 1 million USD. Competing teams receive financial rewards and full ownership of the product, without being subject to commercial terms with sponsors. After training programs at international universities, young talents are encouraged to return to contribute to the country. During the competition, Techcombank sends senior staff to support and orient the teams. Dr. Pham Hy Hieu - Director of AI Techcombank, a technology expert with experience working at Google Brain, Elon Musks xAI and OpenAI will directly advise contestants. In addition to financial support, the program also creates conditions for teams to access the international technology ecosystem, connect with investors and businesses. At the press conference to announce season 2, the program gathered a panel of judges and advisors including many experts in the fields of AI, data and security. No. The domestic expert committee includes Assoc. Prof. Dr. Nguyen Ngoc Cuong (Director of C12 - Ministry of Public Security), Dr. Bui Hai Hung (Vice President of Qualcomm Technology), Prof. Dr. Nguyen Phi Le (Hanoi Polytechnic University) and Dr. Le Sy Quoc (Data Science Institute, NDA). The international advisory network includes Dr. Pham Hy Hieu, Dr. Luong Minh Thang (Head of Google Research Team) and visiting scientists. from NASA, Microsoft. The expert council not only evaluates the product but also accompanies the contestants in the process of perfecting the solution and accessing the market. Download Ms. Thai Minh Diem Tu - Director of Techcombank Marketing Division, member of the AI Real Battle Season 2 Organizing Committee - Photo: VGPExchanging information at the press conference, Ms. Thai Minh Diem Tu - Director of Techcombank Marketing Division, member of the Real Battle AI Organizing Committee season 2 said: The brilliant success of the first season is an important milestone for us to continue spreading the inspiration and capacity of artificial intelligence, contributing to Leading the way for Vietnamese intelligence, Reaching the AI era. With the position of a national enterprise and the vision of Transforming the financial industry, enhancing the value of life, Techcombank is always a pioneer in accompanying the Government in promoting innovation and improving the countrys competitiveness. Techcombank hopes that this years season will create highly applicable AI solutions in life and business, thereby forming a generation of Vietnamese talents of international stature. To realize this goal, Techcombank continues to accompany as an exclusive sponsor, awarding the Miracle scholarship worth 1 million USD to the champion team to study abroad at prestigious global universities, said Ms. Thai Minh Diem Tu. Download Colonel Ha Nam Trung - Deputy Director, National Data Center, Ministry of Public Security, spoke - Photo: VGP From the perspective of a management agency, Colonel Ha Nam Trung - Deputy Director of National Data Center, Ministry of Public Security said: Point mThe goal of Real Battle AI 2026 is a program that not only looks for a championship team but aims to build an innovation ecosystem based on data and artificial intelligence. Excellent teams will have the opportunity to participate in the startup support program, connecting businesses, investors, technology experts and accessing data resources to continue perfecting products. In addit
