In the morning of January 9th, 2019, Ho Chi Minh City University of Technology(HUTECH) officially held the launching ceremony of the contest “HUTECH Startup Wings 2019".
On the side of HUTECH, there were Dr. Nguyen Xuan Hoang Viet, Vice President; leaders at Faculties/Institutes/Offices of 17 units of the University. The event was also attended by distinguished guests including representatives of businesses and sponsors in various fields, noticeably, Mr. Huynh Thuan, Business Development Manager of OneHealth Company; Mr. Tran Van Lieng, Businessman, Board Chairman, General Director of Vinacacao VietNam Join-stock company; Dr. Vu Van Hoang, Board Chairman, General Director of Dai Viet Design-Construction Consultant Joint Stock Company; Ms. Pham Thanh Dao, Founder, CEO of Communications - Tourism - Training Co., Ltd. (SMIC); Mr. Dang Duc Thanh, Board Chairman, General Director of Greenherbs Investment Joint-stock Company; along with HUTECH students.
Representatives of businesses accompany students in the contest "HUTECH Starup Wings 2019”
Making a speech at the event, Dr. Nguyen Xuan Hoang Viet, Vice President of HUTECH, announced the launch of the contest and highly appreciated the presence of experts and representatives of businesses who will accompany HUTECH students in this contest. Additionally, he also expressed the high level of ability of many students at Faculties/Institutes who are dynamic, creative, and energetic. However, there remains a weakness, the lack of work experience. That’s why the support from businesses could help students be more confident when joining the contest.
Dr. Nguyen Xuan Hoang Viet affirmed the importance of businesses.
Within the scope of the event, the honored guests also shared their experience and exchanged with students through well-defined topics in an attempt to inspire HUTECH’s students and involve them in creating potential Startup projects. First, Ms. Pham Thanh Dao, Founder, CEO of Communications - Tourism - Training Co., Ltd. (SMIC), shared a topic “I startup; so you can too” with a meaningful message“Take action; do not leave your ideas on paper.” Similarly, Mr. Dang Duc Thanh, Board Chairman, General Director of Greenherbs Investment Joint Stock Company, brought to students a subject matter named “Which point to begin a startup”. Then, he strongly expressed that a feasible project was a must to prove success in business. After that, other meaningful topics were also shared and received many constructive comments.
Students at event Startup Wings 2019.
Ms. Pham Thanh Dao, Founder, CEO of Communications - Tourism - Training Co., Ltd. (SMIC)
Dang Duc Thanh, Board Chairman, General Director of Greenherbs Investment Joint-stock Company.
At the end of the event, Dr. Vu Van Hoang, Board Chairman, General Director of Dai Viet Consultant Design Construction Joint-stock Company, stated that two main points need to be discussed. First was the role of Entrepreneur Club and HUTECH Alumni Club regarding the contest in particular and Startup activities of the University in general. The second one was the conditions which need to be prepared so as to run a Startup.
Dr. Vu Van Hoang, Board Chairman, General Director of Dai Viet Consultant Design Construction Joint-stock Company
The contest “HUTECH Startup Wings 2019” will be a great opportunity for students to develop their knowledge, skills and ideas through carrying out their own Startup projects.
The contest HUTECH Startup Wings 2019 has been launched successfully
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Information about the contest “HUTECH Startup Wings 2019” “HUTECH Startup Wings 2019” is an academic contest aimed to provide a practical environment for students and find out great Startup projects/ideas. The contest also assists students to implement their projects throughout many activities, training courses, group discussion, and exchange problems directly to mentors. Registration time: From now to March 03rd, 2019
First method: Register Online HERE Second method: Register at cyat HUTECH. Contest schedule:
3/ Finals (April 4th, 2019): Projects/ ideas’ product introduction >>> For more information about the contest: Please refer to attached files below: Prize structure: - First prize: VND 15 million in cash - Second prize: VND 10 million in cash - Third prize: VND 5 million in cash - Two consolidation prizes: VND 3 million in cash for each prize Other benefits: All members participating the contest will receive advice and support from mentors to operate and commercialize their projects. Specially, students with fascinating projects will have opportunities to join the National Startup 2019 contest in HCMC. |
Article: Kim Thoa
Translator: Tien Dat