The 2025 Science Innovation Competition awards are divided into two groups: Professional and Non-Professional Scientists. This year, there are also the Green Award and the Business Award.
Minister of Science and Technology Nguyen Manh Hung awarded First Prize to a group of non-professional scientists.
Non-professional scientist category
The first prize worth 100 million VND belongs to "Smart assembly station to improve workers' work efficiency" researched and developed by a group of students majoring in Industrial Engineering Management - Faculty of Marine Machinery, Vietnam Maritime University.
The station is an integrated system consisting of a modular mechanical frame, a camera for monitoring operations, a guidance projector and data analysis software. The project aims at a smart workstation model, integrating modern technology and ergonomics, to optimize labor efficiency, improve product quality and improve working conditions in manual production environments.
The product helps workers improve comfort, reduce stress and risk of injury, thereby increasing personal productivity. For businesses, research helps reduce product defect rates, optimize training and production costs, and improve competitiveness.
Deputy Minister of Science and Technology Le Xuan Dinh (middle) awarded the second prize to two groups of professional and non-professional authors.
The second prize worth 70 million VND went to the research project "Impact of laser thermal ablation technology on neuroblastoma in children" conducted by the University of Health Sciences, VNU - Ho Chi Minh City in collaboration with Ho Chi Minh City Children's Hospital.
Research on thermal ablation solutions helps diversify treatment regimens, aiming for personalization, optimizing chemotherapy and immunotherapy, reducing side effects and long-term complications of pediatric patients.
The results of the study show that fiber laser is a promising technique for thermal destruction of tumors, providing higher precision, efficiency and flexibility compared to traditional laser systems. Optimization of this technique can increase treatment efficiency, reduce medical costs and treatment time.
Mr. Pham Hieu, Editor-in-Chief of VnExpress Newspaper (far left) awarded the Third Prize to 2 groups of professional and non-professional authors.
Third prize worth 50 million VND is the project " Converting fly ash from thermal power plants into organic products" by a group of students from Le Quy Don High School, Dong Da, Hanoi .
The project proposes a solution to the problem of pollution caused by fly ash, one of the most common and difficult-to-treat industrial wastes. Instead of considering fly ash as waste, the research team considers it a useful resource for agriculture, bringing economic value and reducing pressure on the environment. Not only improving the soil, organic products from fly ash can be used as construction materials or in water treatment systems.
Category of professional scientists
The second prize worth 70 million VND went to the project "Multi-layer water recovery system serving island areas" by the Military Medical Academy Research Group. The collection system meets community criteria, bringing practical and sustainable benefits to residential areas, especially in island areas.
The system provides a stable source of clean water with an efficiency of more than 1.2 liters/m²/hour, enough to meet basic living needs such as drinking, cooking and hygiene for households or a small community, without having to depend on underground water sources.
Utilizing solar and wind energy - two free and abundant resources, the system has low operating costs, reducing the financial burden on people, especially on offshore islands.
Third prize worth 50 million VND belongs to the project "BIO ECOS biological product" by the EcoBio Materials Lab group, Institute for Regional Research and Development. This is a type of biological coating that prolongs the shelf life of fruits, solving the problem of good harvest but low price.
The research team uses natural and biodegradable substances that are safe and environmentally friendly. The raw materials for making the film are agricultural by-products such as myrtle biomass and shrimp shells. These materials ensure availability and ease of production to reduce product costs.
This is the first time a study has been conducted using polyphenol-rich plant extracts from the myrtle tree, combined with chitosan and gum arabic to enhance the ability to create a protective coating. The research team was also creative in applying ultrasonic technology to blend the three main ingredients, while each dissolves in completely different conditions and pH.
Ms. Nguyen Xuan Tu, Director of Hope Foundation, presented the Green Initiative Award.
The Green Initiative Award - a new award category this year, worth 30 million VND, went to the project "Remote disease diagnosis system applying artificial intelligence (AI)" - VNSmarthealth by author Tran Nguyen Tuan Anh (Dong Nai). VNSmartHealth is a remote medical system that helps provide health care in mountainous, remote and isolated areas where access to medical services is difficult.
People can use the app to enter their symptoms via text, voice, or image, and the AI will provide a preliminary diagnosis and recommendations. This feature works even without a stable internet connection. Through the app, people can video call with doctors or specialists. The system supports many languages, including ethnic minority languages.
Awards for outstanding products and scientific and technological solutions of enterprises
Ms. Nguyen Thu Huong, member of the Editorial Board of VnExpress Newspaper (left) awarded prizes to the top 3 businesses with outstanding initiatives.
Veritas Joint Stock Company's netzero pallet production technology using coconut shells : Coconut shells are a popular agricultural by-product for making pallets. Coconut shell pallets have a flat structure similar to regular pallets, helping to fix goods when lifted by forklifts or transport equipment. Each pallet acts as a unit load, making the movement and arrangement of goods in the warehouse more efficient.
Anchor welding technology was developed by engineer Tran Van An and a team of experts at Nam Vuong Company. The birth of this technology helps Vietnam master the technology, reduce import costs, thereby saving foreign currency and improving domestic production capacity.
Anchor welding technology contributes to the development of the mechanical engineering industry, providing strong support for construction and steel structure manufacturing enterprises. The project will receive a communication package worth 100 million VND on VnExpress .
The waste solar battery recycling technology developed by 5RTECH Joint Stock Company aims to recover resources and protect the environment.
The technology is deployed to minimize the use of recycled resources, the system is developed to suit domestic production conditions.
Low-efficiency or damaged solar panels will be separated into components to become input materials. From 100 solar panels, 5RTECH can recycle 250 kg of aluminum, 1.5 tons of glass, 100 kg of plastic, 200 electrical boxes, 20 kg of metal... Recycling rate 90%.
The prize the business received was a media package worth 100 million VND on VnExpress .
Creative Science Contest (CSC) is an annual contest organized by VnExpress electronic newspaper, aiming to find practical scientific and technological solutions, contributing to improving the quality of life and promoting economic development. This year's contest is the 4th season with the theme "Green Initiative", aiming at environmentally friendly ideas.
The entire prize fund is sponsored by the Hope Foundation. This is a social fund operated by VnExpress and FPT Corporation, operating non-profit, for the community.
Source: https://mst.gov.vn/cong-bo-va-trao-giai-thuong-sang-kien-khoa-hoc-2025-19725051708304936.htm
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