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PROMOTE THE ECOSYSTE INNOVATIVE STARTUPS

4-day intensive training activities
under the Finnovation Bootcamp
2024 program series

Final Pitching - Part of the Finnovation
Bootcamp 2024 series

EXPANDING PARTNERSHIPS, DEVELOPING A COMPREHENSIVE

INNOVATIVE STARTUP ECOSYSTEM

Building partnerships aimed at achieving sustainable development goals form a crucial foundation
for UEH’s success in developing its innovation ecosystem. In June 2024, the Mekong Delta Center
for Innovation and Entrepreneurship (MCIE) was established to strengthen connections among
entrepreneurial and innovative entities in the Mekong Delta region. The center has hosted in-depth
workshops on design thinking and innovative entrepreneurship for over 150 teachers and high
school students. Among these, three student projects supported by MCIE excelled and received top
awards in competitions organized by Vinh Long Province.

UEH has also been proactive in expanding cooperation with domestic and international partners to
organize impactful events. Notable examples include the Digital Security Hackathon (April 2024),
in collaboration with UNDP Vietnam, the Dutch Embassy, Youth Co:Lab, and the Future Founders

Fest (December 2024), co-organized with Youth Co:Lab, NSSC, and BSSC. These events not only
provide opportunities for UEH students and the entrepreneurial community to connect with like-
minded partners but also nurture innovative ideas and sustainable technological solutions. As an
active member of the Asia University Network – University Innovation and Entrepreneurship,
and the Vietnam National Network of Entrepreneurial and Innovative Universities (VNEI),
UEH plays a pivotal role in sharing models, and resources, and fostering collaboration among
members to build the national and regional innovation ecosystem. In this regard, UEH Institute of
Innovation (UII) has been recognized as one of Vietnam's most systematic and high-quality startup
incubation initiatives, helping develop promising and highly effective entrepreneurial projects.

Notably, within the framework of the Future Founders Fest 2024, UEH and Youth Co:Lab
announced the National Research on Youth Startup Ecosystems. This marks a significant
milestone in identifying challenges and opportunities for young entrepreneurs. This research
serves as a roadmap, supporting policy development and reinforcing the necessary support

systems to help youth thrive in the entrepreneurial field. Moving forward, the research findings will
serve as a basis for UEH to implement targeted initiatives and to promote policy reforms to
enhance the quality of Vietnam's innovation ecosystem.

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