On April 29, 2025, at Van Hien University – HungHau Campus (Ho Chi Minh City), the final round of the Technology Innovation Contest in 2025 with the theme "Youth and the aspiration to create technology" took place in a vibrant, exciting and professional atmosphere, closing an inspiring journey for students who love research and application of science and technology.

The event attracted a large number of Van Hien students to attend

Where the youth ignite their passion for science and technology

The contest is one of the outstanding activities of the Competition Unit 22 in the academic year 2024-2025, including the following universities: Van Hien University, Saigon International University, Saigon University, Ho Chi Minh City University of Economics and Finance, Hung Vuong University Ho Chi Minh City, Gia Dinh University, Hong Bang International University and Ho Chi Minh City Cadre Academy. At the same time, the event also aims to celebrate the 50th anniversary of the Country's reunification, the 28th anniversary of the establishment of Van Hien University and respond to Resolution 57-NQ/TW on scientific and technological development, innovation and national digital transformation.

A group of students from Van Hien University is presenting a research topic at the final round of the Technological Innovation Contest in 2025

With the goal of encouraging creativity and finding new solutions in key technological fields, the contest has attracted 46 topics from students of participating university. Through the preliminary round (April 8, 2025), 24 topics were selected for the semi-final round, then, the 13 best topics entered the final round, competing at the important event on April 29, 2025.

The theme of the contest orients contestants to focus on developing ideas in urgent and potential fields such as artificial intelligence (AI), semiconductor microchips and electronics and telecommunications engineering, biotechnology, medicine, biomedicine, agricultural technology, educational technology and sustainable development solutions.

Contributing to the promotion of training and scientific research

A special feature of the contest is the active companionship from a team of expert advisors, helping students complete the research topic not only at the idea level but also close to the actual implementation. The scoring criteria, including scientificity, creativity and innovation, applicability and development potential, have ensured the selection of really outstanding topics.

Van Hien University students received the Special Prize and First Prize at the final round of the Technology Innovation Contest in 2025

Through the competition, students have the opportunity to rub shoulders, develop independent research skills, think critically, solve practical problems, and at the same time create a premise for topics to continue to develop in an in-depth research environment or science and technology startup. In addition, lecturers from schools in the Block also have more opportunities to connect, discover and foster young talents, contributing to improving training efficiency in the direction of applied research and technology transfer.

Connecting the aspiration for innovation, creating a driving force for sustainable development

Representative of the Organizing Committee, Assoc. Prof. Dr. Nguyen Thi Thu Trang - Vice Rector of Van Hien University, Deputy Head of the Organizing Committee in charge of scientific content of the contest said: "All topics in the final round were selected to participate in the "Young Science and Technology Incubator" Program of the Department of Science and Technology of Ho Chi Minh City. The topics are highly appreciated for their investment and humanity, the spirit towards serving the community and sustainable green development."

ASS. TS. Nguyen Thi Thu Trang - Vice Rector of Van Hien University in the sharing session with students

The final of the Technological Innovation Contest in 2025 has really ignited a passion for creativity in the young generation, affirming the leading role of students in the cause of national science and technology innovation. The success of the contest is a vivid testament to the spirit of "Youth innovates for the future", contributing to spreading the value of knowledge, the desire for dedication and the spirit of sustainable development in the Vietnamese academic community.

Final results of the Technology Innovation Contest in 2025:
1. The Special Prize:
- Application of Artificial Intelligence in the research and development of voice and intelligent interactive computer control systems to support people with disabilities in the use of technology - AccesssiCore AI - Van Hien University.

2. The First Prize:
- BioAquaHerb: Bioherbal solution to replace antibiotics in sustainable aquarium fish farming - Van Hien University.

3. The Second Prize:
- Application of wireless control technology for 24-second electronic clock system in basketball - Van Hien University - Evaluation of the impact of the extraction method on the performance and properties of pectin recovered from purple passion fruit peel (Passiflora edulis Sims.) and application orientation in low-fat sausages - Van Hien University.

4. The Third prize:
- Developing an AI application to support story summaries and readings for primary school students - Hong Bang International University - MTTG - Learning thinking stimulation system and smart sitting posture adjustment support for the visually impaired - Saigon International University - Integrating AR and Edpuzzle in teaching distance topics in grade 11 - School Saigon University.

5. The Consolation Prizes:
- Developing an integrated learning management system - Personalization according to user capacity - Van Hien University ;

- Application of IoT and Computer Vision in automatic monitoring and management of pink carp ponds - Van Hien University;

- Application to support identification and recommendation of smart parking locations - University of Economics and Finance Ho Chi Minh City;

- Evaluation of the active ingredients in Momordica charantia var. abbreviata Ser. for the treatment of diabetes mellitus on DPP4, GP, SUR and IGF1R - Hong Bang International University;

- Self-service kiosk system integrated with mobile application optimizes admission procedures and online tuition payment for new students - Van Hien University;

- Research on the Effectiveness of Arsenic Removal in Aqueous Solution by Chitosan Extracted from Black Soldier Fly (Hermetia illucens) - Saigon University.