DNVN – Construction Da Nang Becoming an innovation city (ICT), a national innovation startup center in the Central Highlands region requires the cooperation of state agencies, institutes, schools, business community, experts and people.
Realizing the importance of socializing resources
On the afternoon of November 8, the Center for Supporting Innovative Startups - Department of Science and Technology (KH&CN) of Da Nang chaired the discussion "Solutions to mobilize social resources for the project Da Nang - City of Innovation (ĐMST)" to consult with experts with experience in the field of innovative startups to propose policy directions to attract social resources to serve the development of innovative startups in Da Nang City in the coming time.
Dr. Dang My Chau shared at the seminar.
Deputy Director of the Department of Science and Technology of Da Nang Le Thi Thuc said, aiming at the goal of "Building Da Nang into one of the major socio-economic centers of the country and Southeast Asia with the role of a center for startups and innovation" according to Resolution 43-NQ/TW of the Ministry of Science and Technology. Politic and Decision 1287/QD-TTg of Prime minister Goverment Approving the planning of Da Nang city for the period 2021 - 2030 with a vision to 2050, the Department of Science and Technology of Da Nang is building and implementing the project "Da Nang - City of innovation".
Up to now, the Department of Science and Technology of Da Nang has coordinated with experienced experts in the field of innovation startups from central to local levels to develop 17 component topics of the project, with 7 topics related to solutions on policy mechanisms, infrastructure, etc.; especially solutions on mobilizing social resources (attracting investors, attracting talents, etc.).
Under the direction of the city's leaders, the Department of Science and Technology of Da Nang is continuing to focus on coordinating with leading experts, relevant agencies and units to develop and complete the project in 2024 for early promulgation and implementation, with the expectation of opening up many innovative directions to develop Da Nang into a regional and national innovation startup center.
“We are well aware that the socialization of resources is of great importance in developing the innovation ecosystem. More than ever, building Da Nang into an innovation city, a national innovation startup center in the Central Highlands region requires the cooperation of not only state agencies and institutes but also the entire business community, experts and people of the city,” Ms. Le Thi Thuc emphasized.
Need to focus on specialized fields
Through studying the actual situation in the locality and surveying the innovation models of the United States (such as Silicon Valley), China (such as Shenzhen), Dr. Dang My Chau - expert and strategic advisor in the field of Entrepreneurship Innovation and Technology education (Edtech) believes that Da Nang's innovation needs to focus on specialized fields.
Accordingly, it is necessary to identify the technological fields in which Da Nang has advantages, focus on developing deep expertise in the chosen fields and attract businesses and investors in specialized fields. In particular, it is necessary to build a long-term vision for the development of Da Nang, maintain a commitment to innovation and development, and regularly evaluate and adjust strategies when necessary.
Dr. Dang My Chau said that the strategic areas that Da Nang needs to prioritize in its innovation activities are developing expertise in renewable energy; focusing on solutions for smart cities; focusing on specific areas in software development. At the same time, cooperate with neighboring provinces to expand market scope; create a mechanism for sharing resources between localities; thereby creating a more attractive investment destination through cooperation.
Dr. Dang My Chau also recommended that Da Nang should encourage a culture of innovation and cooperation. Specifically, it is necessary to encourage the development of an environment that accepts risks and cooperates in innovation activities; create physical and virtual spaces for interaction and connection between parties; provide incubators, funding and create connection opportunities for startups.
Along with that, Dr. Dang My Chau suggested that Da Nang strengthen cooperation in innovation with partners from the US, Japan, and South Korea in knowledge transfer, partners from Australia and Finland in technology application, and partners from Singapore in accessing the global market.
Hai Chau
Sources: https://doanhnghiepvn.vn/cong-nghe/da-nang-tim-giai-phap-huy-dong-nguon-luc-xa-hoi-cho-de-an-thanh-pho-doi-moi-sang-tao/20241108032013591
