In the spirit of open and long-term cooperation, the parties agreed to implement the Vietnam-Korea Startup Ecosystem Exchange Program (VKISEP) chaired and coordinated by the Innovation Network of Universities and Colleges of Da Nang City. VKISEP is designed as a strategic initiative with a four-year roadmap, focusing on promoting startup exchanges, academic exchanges, and research and training cooperation between startups, universities and businesses of the two countries.
At the meeting, Mr. Nguyen Van Hieu - Chairman of the Innovation Network of Universities and Colleges of Da Nang City hoped that through VKISEP, universities and colleges in Da Nang will have deeper access to the international startup ecosystem, especially learning from the development model of Ulsan city - Korea.
Overview of the working session to agree on the implementation of the Vietnam-Korea Startup Ecosystem Exchange Program.
In the VKISEP program, Vietnamese startups will receive intensive training on business models, product development, market strategy and technology commercialization. In particular, VKISEP also opens up opportunities for startup internships, capital calling consulting and access to international markets in Korea - considered the leading innovation center in Asia.
At the same time, Korean startups and UCCEI experts will come to Da Nang to consult, teach, organize forums and seminars to strengthen the connection between universities - research institutes - enterprises in Vietnam.
Mr. Cho Hee-Chul - Planning Director of UCCEI (Korea), emphasized that VKISEP will become a solid bridge between two innovative cities, Ulsan and Da Nang, towards sustainable and widespread cooperation models in the region.
In addition, the program also integrates practical activities such as bilateral startup competitions, technology exhibitions, and support for accessing the Korean government 's global startup visa program (GSVP) for Vietnamese startups.
Speaking at the meeting, Mr. Pham Ngoc Sinh - Deputy Director of the Department of Science and Technology of Da Nang City suggested that the Innovation Network of Universities and Colleges of Da Nang City should continue to promote knowledge transfer activities, especially focusing on the application of research works of lecturers, students and innovation groups into the process of developing specific products. The Department of Science and Technology will continue to accompany and support schools in building coordination mechanisms, strengthening connections with businesses and research organizations at home and abroad to promote the application of science and technology in production and life.
With a clear strategic orientation and the ability to effectively organize international cooperation activities, the Innovation Network of Universities and Colleges in Da Nang City continues to promote its role as a link between academia and practice, accompanying the city in building a dynamic innovation ecosystem, strongly integrating with the region and the world.
Source: https://mst.gov.vn/thuc-day-he-sinh-thai-khoi-nghiep-viet-han-197251012222429272.htm
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