Creating an innovation ecosystem for the young generation of Vietnam

On June 26, within the framework of his visit and working visit to Vietnam from September 25-26, 2025, Mr. Daren Tang, Director General of the World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO), had a discussion with the Academy of Posts and Telecommunications Technology on the orientation of developing an innovation ecosystem for the young generation of Vietnam in the coming time.

Experts and guests also pressed the button to launch the Intellectual Property and Innovation Cooperation Alliance.

The explosion of a series of new technologies such as artificial intelligence (AI), blockchain... is reshaping production methods, working tools and even traditional business models, creating great challenges but also opening up unprecedented opportunities. This is the golden time to take advantage of these new achievements to change the core development driving force of the country, increasing value for the economy quickly and sustainably.

Speaking at the opening of the seminar, Deputy Minister of Science and Technology Hoang Minh affirmed the capacity and creativity of the young generation of Vietnam with more than 20 million young people, accounting for nearly 20% of the population. The young generation of Vietnam is not only the future workforce, but also the main driving force for the country's development.

Deputy Minister of Science and Technology Hoang Minh delivered the opening speech at the seminar.

Outstanding achievements at the International Olympiad in Informatics, the Artificial Intelligence Olympiad or the International Science and Technology Innovation Competition 2025 are proof of that potential. The Deputy Minister believes that when given the conditions, the young generation has the ability to reach out to the world, contributing to making Vietnam a regional innovation center.

The Deputy Minister also pointed out that the Politburo's Resolutions on science, technology, innovation and education and training (Resolutions 57 and 71) have created an important foundation for building an innovation ecosystem, in which intellectual property education plays a bridging role between innovation and practical application. The Ministry of Science and Technology is advising on the development of a National Startup Project, encouraging the spirit of innovation, turning intellectual property into a driving force for economic development.

This is a long-term national strategy, a cause of the entire people and also a new space to promote the power of intelligence and intellectual property in the new era, the main driving force to rapidly develop modern productive forces, perfect production relations, create new environments, tools and markets for startups.

WIPO commits to supporting startups and innovation right from the grassroots level

In recent years, Vietnam has received active cooperation and support from the international community, especially WIPO. Since Vietnam joined WIPO in 1976, WIPO has accompanied the Ministry of Science and Technology in building and developing the national intellectual property system, especially intellectual property education and training activities. WIPO has supported the training of thousands of intellectual property officials and experts through WIPO Academy programs and other education and training programs.

WIPO Director General Daren Tang and his delegation visited booths displaying innovative products.

Since 2019, WIPO has organized IP for Youth & Teachers programs and the Young Intellectual Property Ambassador titles to honor the creative ideas of the young generation of Vietnam. Recently, WIPO has also implemented the Youth Empowerment Strategy IP-YES! 2024, emphasizing the role of intellectual property education for the young generation to promote sustainable innovation.

Mr. Daren Tang, Director General of WIPO, was really excited to see so many students attending the discussion and showing interest in innovation. He said that when students are encouraged to apply their knowledge to solve real-world problems, that is when the foundation for truly great technological innovations is formed.

WIPO Director General Daren Tang was enthusiastic about the students' questions.

The WIPO Director General also pledged that WIPO will accompany Vietnam in supporting innovation and entrepreneurship right from the grassroots level. "Giving opportunities and support to innovators and entrepreneurs right from the first steps. When they succeed, they not only build their own careers, but also create jobs and bring value to the community," Mr. Daren Tang emphasized.

Associate Professor, Dr. Dang Hoai Bac, Director of the Academy of Posts and Telecommunications Technology, thanked the WIPO Director General for his sharing and believed that WIPO's sharing and experience will open up new horizons, ignite the passion and creative aspiration in every young Vietnamese person. "We are committed to continuing to promote research and innovation activities and constantly raise awareness of intellectual property, contributing to building a strong, intellectual and integrated Vietnam," said Associate Professor, Dr. Dang Hoai Bac.

Within the framework of the workshop, experts and guests also pressed the button to launch the Intellectual Property and Innovation Cooperation Alliance./.

Center for Science and Technology Communication

Source: https://mst.gov.vn/kien-tao-he-sinh-thai-doi-moi-sang-tao-cho-the-he-tre-viet-nam-197250927083340576.htm