Within the framework of the program, there is a forum connecting technology and innovative start-ups to promote an open innovation ecosystem oriented towards ESG in Hanoi city, the Youth Creative Start-up Forum, and two scientific seminars with business themes about science, technology and innovation; Promote logistics and linkages and development of the Capital Region.
The event also includes technology demonstrations and connection of supply and demand with more than 120 booths of science and technology products, innovative startups, OCOP products, typical key products of Hanoi and other localities. in the Capital Region (including Vinh Phuc, Thai Nguyen, Bac Giang, Bac Ninh, Hung Yen, Hai Duong, Ha Nam, Hoa Binh, Phu Tho).
At the event, Mr. Le Xuan Dinh, Deputy Minister of Science and Technology, said that the Prime Minister has issued the Strategy for developing science, technology and innovation until 2030 (Decision No. 569/ QD-TTg), affirmed: “Developing science, technology and innovation is a top national policy, playing a strategic breakthrough role in the new period; is the main driving force to promote growth, creating breakthroughs in productivity, quality and efficiency; is a decisive factor in improving the country's competitiveness."
According to Deputy Minister Le Xuan Dinh, building a national innovation startup ecosystem must be linked to and stem from building ecosystems at localities and regions.
According to the 2023 Global Innovation Index Report, Vietnam continues to improve its ranking, increasing 2 places in the global innovation index compared to 2022, ranking 46/132 countries and economies. . The above results are thanks to the development of national technological capacity and we have a growing innovative startup ecosystem.
The new phase of the innovation and startup ecosystem, aiming to promote an in-depth, open innovation ecosystem, focusing on links between the Government - businesses - institutions, strengthening Participation and resources from domestic and international corporations, universities, and research institutes create a comprehensive and dynamic ecosystem.
"For the ecosystem to develop sustainably, the important priority direction is to perfect institutions and development policies, to promote strengths, overcome weaknesses, and make efforts to implement set targets. promote Hanoi's leading role in science and technology development" - Deputy Minister Le Xuan Dinh emphasized.
Permanent Vice Chairman of Hanoi People's Committee Le Hong Son said that Hanoi is the leading locality in the country in implementing the guidelines and policies of the Party, State and Government on science, technology and creative innovation. According to data from Startup Blink (Global Startup Ecosystem Research and Mapping Center), Hanoi and Ho Chi Minh City are two units ranked in the top 1,000 global startup cities. .
To develop Hanoi's innovative startup ecosystem, at the event, Mr. Le Hong Son asked the City's departments and branches to speed up the connection to the online platform for the innovative startup ecosystem. create Hanoi city with a national innovation startup ecosystem; Build and operate the Hanoi Center for Innovation and Entrepreneurship - a place to gather, lead and connect subjects in the creative startup ecosystem of Hanoi and neighboring localities; promote the spirit of entrepreneurship in society. In particular, it is necessary to make the most of the achievements of the Fourth Industrial Revolution, while taking advantage of the attention and support resources from the Central Government, especially from the Ministry of Science and Technology, the Ministry of Planning and Investment. private.
Through Techfest Hanoi 2023, the Organizing Committee hopes that participating businesses as well as supporting organizations and investors will grasp upcoming market development trends and create creative innovations in products. products to serve consumer needs and contribute to socio-economic development.
