Final Round of Stage 1 of the “Innovation Challenge 4.0” Competition – Poster Presentation Session

On 30 January 2026, the Final Round of Stage 1 of the “Innovation Challenge 4.0” competition – the Poster Presentation session – was held in a vibrant and engaging atmosphere at the University of Transport Technology (UTT). The event marked an important milestone in the journey of transforming innovative ideas from the University’s lecturers and students into practical outcomes.

Following a rigorous evaluation of nearly 1,400 submitted proposals, the Organizing Committee selected 120 outstanding ideas to advance to the Poster Presentation round. These projects were exemplary in demonstrating creative thinking, a strong spirit of scientific research, and the capacity to apply technology to practical problems across a wide range of fields.

Overview of the Opening Ceremony of the Final Round of Stage 1 of the “Innovation Challenge 4.0” – Poster Presentation

Assoc. Prof. Dr. Lý Hải Bằng – Director of the BIM–AI Center summarizing the ideas selected for the Final Round of Stage 1 of the “Innovation Challenge 4.0” – Poster Presentation

Prior to the official defense session, on the afternoon of 29 January 2026, the University organized a Poster Exhibition and Project Networking event on the first floor of Building A8 as part of the competition. The open exhibition space attracted significant interest from lecturers, students, and competing teams, creating opportunities for idea presentation, academic exchange, and professional networking. Notably, the Organizing Committee encouraged teams whose ideas were not selected for the final round to participate in the exhibition in order to seek additional team members, refine their models, and continue developing their projects in the future.

Poster Exhibition and Project Networking space at the competition

Continuing the series of activities, on the morning of 30 January 2026, 120 teams took part in the poster presentation and defense session before the Academic Review Panel. During this session, project teams delivered persuasive presentations clarifying the urgency of the issues addressed, proposed solutions, development potential, and practical applicability. Beyond serving as an evaluation round, the session provided valuable opportunities for contestants to receive in-depth feedback from judges, lecturers, and experts.

Assoc. Prof. Dr. Nguyễn Hoàng Long – Rector of the University visiting the competition exhibition area

The Jury briefing competition regulations to participating teams

At the conclusion of the Final Round of Stage 1, based on objective and transparent evaluation, the Organizing Committee selected more than 90 ideas to receive development support, laying the groundwork for teams to further refine their models and advance to Stage 2 – Product Demonstration. Specifically, 50 ideas received financial support of VND 1 million each, 30 ideas received VND 3 million each, and 15 outstanding ideas were awarded VND 5 million each. This support is regarded as a practical form of encouragement, motivating project teams to continue research, experimentation, and the realization of their innovative ideas.

The Idea Presentation Day not only marked the success of the Final Round of Stage 1 but also reaffirmed the role of the “Innovation Challenge 4.0” competition as a reputable academic and innovation platform of the University of Transport Technology, contributing to the promotion of scientific research, creativity, and entrepreneurship among lecturers and students.

The journey of the Innovation Challenge 4.0 continues, promising further progress and breakthroughs in Stage 2 – Product Demonstration in the near future.