Final Round of the 2024 Student Innovation and Entrepreneurship Competition

On December 31, the final round of the 2024 Student Innovation and Entrepreneurship Competition took place at the University of Transport Technology. The event was not only an opportunity to honor outstanding creative ideas but also marked the beginning of a journey to turn students’ entrepreneurial aspirations into reality.

In attendance were Assoc. Prof. Dr. Nguyễn Mạnh Hùng – Vice Rector; Dr. Ngô Thị Thanh Hương – Head of the Department of Science, Technology & International Cooperation; Dr. Đinh Quang Toàn – Director of the Institute for Innovation and Digital Economy; representatives of the leadership of the Faculty of Transport Economics; faculty members; competing teams; and a large number of students.

Members of the judging panel and invited guests included Mr. Trần Phương – Head of the Center for Technology Training and Digital Transformation, Institute of Technology and Digital Transformation (IDT); Mr. Nguyễn Anh Tuấn – Director of VTGO Vietnam Technology Joint Stock Company; Mr. Trần Thế Tuân – Head of the International Business Division, Faculty of Management; Ms. Nguyễn Thị Thu Hằng – Lecturer, Faculty of Law and Politics; along with Mr. Phạm Thái Bình and Mr. Vũ Trung Hiếu – Deputy Heads of the Department of Science, Technology & International Cooperation.

After a rigorous selection process, the organizers shortlisted the 12 most outstanding teams for the final round. Their ideas and startup projects demonstrated high levels of creativity and strong potential for practical application, aiming to address essential issues in society.

During the Final Round, the teams presented their projects to the judges. Following each presentation, the judging panel engaged with participants through questions and provided objective evaluations, guidance, and recommendations to help refine and develop their ideas and startup projects.

Notably, the final round offered students a valuable opportunity to practice and showcase their presentation skills – one of the key competencies in any entrepreneurial journey. From delivering ideas coherently and logically to convincingly responding to critical questions from the judges, students demonstrated confidence, professionalism, and thorough preparation – skills essential for real-world working environments.

After an exciting and highly competitive session, the judging panel selected the most deserving teams for the following awards: First Prize, Second Prize, Third Prize, Consolation Prize, and Promising Project Award. In particular, the five most outstanding projects will advance to the Semifinals of the Ministry of Education and Training’s national competition: “Students with Startup Ideas – SV-STARTUP, 7th Edition.”

Congratulations to all teams for their participation and achievements. It is our hope that the seeds of innovation nurtured today will grow into impactful solutions contributed by talented students, bringing creativity and positive value to society.