On the afternoon of December 14, the “Techfest Imprint and Whise 2021” program in the framework of the series of the 7th Techfest Vietnam 2021 National Festival for Innovative Startups was held in Hanoi to connect virtually with the bridge points in Da Nang, Ho Chi Minh City, local and international areas. This is a key event in the chain of activities held from September 2021 to December 2021 by the Ministry of Science and Technology in cooperation with the People’s Committee of Ho Chi Minh City, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and many other units.
The event was attended by Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh and many leaders of ministries, sectors, research institutes, universities, enterprises, scientists, social organizations, representatives of technology villages of TechFest 2021. The Social Challenge and Innovation Village and the Shinhan Square Bridge program were pleased to be visited by the Prime Minister and the leaders of the Departments, share about the achievements of the Village and be encouraged to continue advocating the startup ecosystem in a sustainable, inclusive way as well as promoting the community entrepreneurship of all citizens.
Mr. Pham Hong Quat – Director General of the National Agency for Technology Entrepreneurship and Commercialization Development and Ms. Nguyen Phuong Linh, Ms. Tran Van Anh – Representatives ofthe Social Challenge and Innovation VillageMr. Le Toan Thang – Deputy Director of NSSC visited and supported the exhibition boothDeputy Minister of Science and Technology – Mr. Tran Van Tung and representatives of the Social Challenge and Innovation Village – Ms. Nguyen Phuong Linh, Ms. Tran Van Anh and Ms. Le Thi Khanh Van took souvenir photos at Techfest 2021Techfest Imprint 2021Prime Minister Pham Minh Chinh spoke at the Techfest Imprint Vietnam 2021Prime Minister directed and set challenges for Techfest 2022Minister of Science and Technology Huynh Thanh Dat spoke at the opening of Techfest 2021National Policy ForumPrime Minister Pham Minh Chinh and leaders of the ministry visited the exhibition of Social Challenge and Innovation Village and the Shinhan Square Bridge program. Ms. Nguyen Phuong Linh and Ms. Tran Van Anh reported to the Prime Minister and leaders about the program’s efforts in developing an innovative startup ecosystem for inclusive development, attracting the participation of everyone.Ms. Linh also reported that, in the contest Future Solution of Social Challenge and Innovation Village organized by MSD, UWW, NEU and sponsored by Shinhan Square Bridge, there are many initiatives to solve challenges in education, employment, livelihood, environment, etc. and address the challenges of the COVID-19 pandemic, while attracting the participation of a wide range of segments of society. In particular, the Village with a close approach has attracted the participation of startups of women, youth, cooperatives, young creative groups, ethnic minorities, people with disabilities, etc.Prime Minister Pham Minh highly appreciated the Village’s efforts and encouraged the building of an inclusive, community-based, innovative startup ecosystem with the participation of all genders and all sectors of society.Ms. Nguyen Phuong Linh – Executive Director of MSD/ United Way Vietnam – Head of Social Challenge and Innovation Village representing 16 technology villages speaking in Techfest 2021 clip
