The Nui Thanh District Creative Startup Association was established in January 2023, with its headquarters at the District Culture, Information and Communications Center. Immediately after that, the association held a meeting between the Executive Board, the Nui Thanh District Economic and Infrastructure Department and the Department of Industry and Trade to discuss the needs of its members.
Coordinate with the District Youth Union to implement the work of supporting start-up development in the district, supporting a member to implement the rural OCOP store model in Tam Tien commune. Coordinate with the District Women's Union to participate in evaluating start-up projects organized by the Women's Union of Tam Hiep commune and Nui Thanh town.
The Association supported 5 members to participate in the provincial creative startup competition, with one project winning third prize, one project winning an encouragement prize and two projects being recognized.
Organize meetings to exchange and discuss difficulties, problems, provide advice and orientation on startups for members with national creative startup advisors.
Participate in the workshop on developing an innovative startup ecosystem between Da Nang City and Quang Nam organized by the Department of Science and Technology of Da Nang City.
In addition, the association strengthens information and communication activities through its own website. From there, it disseminates a lot of information related to creative startups, and can sell and trace the origin of members' products.
At the same time, the association also conducts training, trade promotion, and connects and exchanges with Startup Associations in Tam Ky City and Phu Ninh District.
Connected an OCOP point of sale in Phu Ninh district, Tam Ky city, Da Nang city for members. Provided 7 members with free sales software and website. Supported 4 members to participate in evaluating OCOP products...
Mr. Nguyen Thanh Vu - Chairman of the Creative Startup Association of Nui Thanh district shared that, besides the achieved results, the association also encountered some difficulties.
Specifically, the management staff is still young, has not organized a startup fair or startup festival in Nui Thanh district. Has not mobilized to establish a district creative startup fund and has not mobilized capital to support startup projects...
Along with setting out the direction of operation, the Nui Thanh District Creative Startup Association proposed the District People's Committee and relevant agencies to allow the expansion of startup subjects.
Accordingly, instead of requiring members to have processed products or creative startup products, it is expanded to individuals, workers, household economies in production, livestock farming and business... who have the need to start a business, establish a career, and establish a career.
In addition, it is necessary to prioritize capital for startups. In addition to capital raised by self-funded businesses, it is recommended that competent authorities find ways to attract the attention of Venture Capital Funds, Angel Investment Funds, and Agricultural Project Investment Funds from other countries to startups.
In addition, departments, offices, and the Social Policy Bank create the best conditions for members to access investment programs and support from projects to develop production and business...
At a recent meeting with the District Creative Startup Association, Chairman of the Nui Thanh District People's Committee Le Van Sinh acknowledged the recommendations and proposals of the association and said that he would consider and resolve issues within his authority. At the same time, he requested the association to promote a proactive and creative spirit to operate more effectively and in depth.
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