The “Design Thinking – Open Innovation 2023” competition, organised by the Innovative Design Thinking Village in collaboration with key partners, has launched in Vietnam, attracting diverse and innovative startups aiming to solve societal challenges and contribute to sustainable development. The event has garnered participation from numerous entities committed to fostering innovation and entrepreneurship, with 93 outstanding entries selected for the final round. Deputy Minister of Science and Technology Tran Van Tung emphasised the annual nature of this competition, which has become an integral part of the Techfest Vietnam initiative, and its humanitarian purpose of propelling Vietnam’s sustainable development on the global stage.
