Building an innovation ecosystem for green growth agriculture.

On December 14, 2025, within the framework of TECHFEST Vietnam 2025, the workshop "High-Tech Agriculture for Green Growth" was held, attracting the attention of numerous delegates, experts, businesses, investors, and the startup community in the agricultural sector.

Overview of the Conference.

This is one of the important thematic workshops, clearly affirming the role of science, technology, and innovation in sustainable agricultural development, linked to Vietnam's green growth goals.

Speaking at the workshop, Mr. Pham Duy - Head of the Investment Connection Board of TECHFEST Vietnam, National Startup Support Center ( Ministry of Science and Technology ) said that Vietnam has many advantages in agricultural development, especially in the context of transitioning to a green and sustainable growth model. Promoting the application of science, technology, and innovation in agriculture is not only an essential requirement but also opens up significant opportunities for the innovative startup business community.

Mr. Pham Duy also informed that, within the framework of TECHFEST Vietnam 2025, 10 specialized workshops and seminars were held, along with about 20 side activities, aiming to spread the spirit of "nationwide entrepreneurship" and create a space for connection between entities in the innovation ecosystem. Startup communities in the fields of Agri, Foodtech, and Eco Village have made many practical contributions in supporting agricultural startups in localities, especially in mountainous provinces such as Lang Son , Lao Cai, and Son La.

Mr. Pham Duy - Head of Investment Connection Department, TECHFEST Vietnam (Ministry of Science and Technology).

Through TECHFEST, the Organizing Committee hopes to create an effective bridge, helping agricultural startups not only expand their operations domestically and access major cities, but also gradually connect with international partners and investors, thereby contributing to enhancing the value of Vietnamese agriculture and promoting green and sustainable growth in the coming period.

Speaking at the workshop, Ms. Nguyen Thi Thu, founder of the MEVI ecosystem, said that in the context of Vietnamese agriculture facing a strong transformation towards green, sustainable, and value-added development, the Sustainable Agriculture Innovation Center initiative launched by the MEVI ecosystem is expected to become an important connecting point for knowledge, technology, and the community in the agricultural sector. The center aims to lead innovation in the agricultural value chain, contributing to resolving long-standing bottlenecks such as the gap between farmers, scientists, and the market, the lack of a technology testing environment, and limitations in standards and commercialization of agricultural products.

Ms. Nguyen Thi Thu, founder of the MEVI ecosystem.

With the vision of becoming a leading center for sustainable agricultural innovation in Vietnam, MEVI focuses on promoting environmentally friendly, circular farming models and applying new technologies to enhance the value of agricultural products. The center implements various functions such as research, model testing, training and technology transfer, project incubation and acceleration, and connecting markets and investors. In particular, the establishment of a technology demonstration center, a "from idea to product" testing lab, and a supporting ecosystem are identified as key solutions, creating a foundation for genuine innovation linked to economic efficiency and sustainable development of Vietnamese agriculture.

Regarding international experience in investing in and developing sustainable agricultural technology, Mr. Csaba Bundik, Founder of CETA Consulting Company, CEO of Tenjin Artificial Intelligence Company, and Member of the EIC Accelerator Investment Council, provided an overview of the EU's agricultural innovation ecosystem, particularly the role of the European Innovation Council (EIC) in supporting high-tech startups.

Mr. Csaba Bundik, Founder of CETA Consulting Company, CEO of Tenjin Artificial Intelligence Company, Member of the EIC Accelerator Investment Board.

Accordingly, EIC is currently Europe's largest public investment fund in the deep-tech sector, with a total portfolio exceeding 10 billion euros, focusing on supporting startups and small and medium-sized enterprises with disruptive but high-risk technologies.

EIC currently supports a variety of high-tech solutions such as AI-powered autonomous agricultural robots, biotechnology for natural crop protection, and smart fermentation platforms that transform agricultural by-products into high-value protein sources…

Mr. Csaba Bundik expects EIC to become an important bridge, promoting investment cooperation, technology transfer, and opening up opportunities for Vietnamese agricultural startups to access the European market in the future.

From the perspective of a Vietnamese technology company, Mr. Le Quy Kha, General Director of DTALS Digital Platform Technology Joint Stock Company, stated that the lack of accurate positioning infrastructure is causing significant damage to agricultural production. DTALS technology, applying high-precision GNSS-RTK and integrating AI, helps optimize sowing, spraying, fertilizing, and field management. Practical results in many localities show that this solution increases productivity, reduces material and labor costs, and contributes to environmental protection.

Seminar "High-tech agriculture for green growth"

Within the framework of the Conference, a panel discussion titled "High-Tech Agriculture for Green Growth" was held. Delegates discussed the challenges and proposed solutions to promote high-tech agriculture linked to green growth, emphasizing the role of the innovation ecosystem in supporting agricultural startups.

Many believe that the major obstacles today are not only capital or technology, but also access to policies, a lack of expert support, and a lack of local testing environments.

The delegates agreed on the need to establish innovation centers. These centers would play a role in connecting the government, scientists, businesses, and farmers to help agricultural initiatives be implemented more effectively and sustainably.

Center for Science and Technology Communication

Source: https://mst.gov.vn/xay-dung-he-sinh-thai-doi-moi-sang-tao-cho-nong-nghiep-tang-truong-xanh-197251214225059172.htm