On December 16, the Danang Hi-Tech Park & Industrial Zones authority arranged a meeting between executives from established companies there and visiting DTU students. The objective was to build an innovative, entrepreneurial startup ecosystem there together. Engineering & Technology students exchanged information, shared experiences and presented one of their projects entitled: “The introduction of environmental monitoring stations on rivers and at sea to optimize the use of renewable energy from water, wind and the sun.”
Danang Hi-Tech Park & Industrial Zones Authority Deputy-Head, Mr. Tran Van Ty
“The Danang Hi-Tech Park is one of three high-tech parks in Vietnam established by the government,” explained Deputy-Head Tran Van Ty. “Our main task is to incubate original start-up ideas, especially breakthrough products from local universities. Our mission is to bring the State, universities and entrepreneurs together and support students and researchers in their projects.”
Five exemplary potential projects evolving from universities were presented by well-known local companies:
- Environmental monitoring stations on rivers and at sea to optimize renewable energy sourcing
- Using drones and emergency bracelets in rescues
- Smart rice cookers
- FastJob, an application to find work at home
- An artificial intelligence solution to locate abnormalities in the diagnosis of lung diseases using X-rays
All the ideas had good points and benefits, but with limitations. The experts recognized their feasibility however and helped pave the way for the research & development of the inventions.
DTU students present their renewable energy project
As well as an orientation and exchange of ideas, the executives also talked about job recruitment requirements and the current demand. They included Mr. Nguyen Thanh Tu from the Universal Alloy Corporation (UAC) Vietnam; Mr. Nguyen Van Phu, Director of Daiwa Vietnam; Mr. Nguyen Van Chuong, Executive Director of the Danang Business Incubator (DNES); Mr. Dinh Hong An, Sales Director of Bizverse Technology; and Mr. Tran Xuan Moi, founder and CEO of ATM Consultancy & Management.
During the meeting, the students visited the Vina ICT Company to learn about automatic production lines, the world’s most advanced CNC aseptic packaging process, dental CT scanners, CAD/CAM scanners and lathes, dental grinding motors, implant posts and dentist chairs, which broadened student experience, skills and access to future careers with appropriate qualification requirements.
DTU students visit Vina ICT
(Media Center)