System for maintaining driver alertness wins Startup Launchpad competition 2024

The project ‘Awake Drive’, a system by the Neural of Things team from Hanoi University of Science and Technology, which monitors and maintains driver alertness using brain wave technology, won the top prize of the Startup Launchpad competition 2024 at a final round held in Hanoi on December 24.
First prize winning team honoured at the ceremony (Photo: doanthanhnien.vn)
First prize winning team honoured at the ceremony (Photo: doanthanhnien.vn)

The contest, the second of its kind, was co-organised by the Hanoi Youth Union and the Hanoi Student Association.

It aims to create an annual platform for entrepreneurship, encouraging students to engage in scientific research and technology linked to practical applications.

This year’s event attracted nearly 50 projects from 17 universities and colleges in the capital city.

At the closing ceremony, the organising board also presented two second, three third, and four consolation prizes for other outstanding projects.

NDO