The six winners were selected from nearly 100 solutions sent to the organising board since the programme was launched on August 29, by the National Innovation Centre (NIC), in collaboration with the Japan Trade Promotion Agency (JETRO) and the Japanese Embassy in Vietnam.
“Inno Vietnam – Japan Fast Track Pitch 2023” is within the framework of the "ASEAN - Japan Co-Creation Fast Track Initiative" activity, co-chaired by the Ministry of Planning and Investment and the Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry of Japan.
Speaking at the award ceremony, Minister of Planning and Investment Nguyen Chi Dung said, the six winning solutions are the best innovations, helping enterprises optimise processes and create practical values for society, while highlighting that the programme is a bridge to promote the connection between both business communities and deepen the bilateral ties between Vietnam and Japan.
Japanese Minister of Economy, Trade and Industry Nishimura Yasutoshi said, that 2023 marks the 50th anniversary of the establishment of the diplomatic relations between Vietnam and Japan.
Japan will commit to supporting several innovation projects in Vietnam, especially in digital transformation and green development, he said.
On this occasion, the two ministers held talks during which, Minister Dung asked the Japanese minister to continue to pay attention to and support the Ministry of Planning and Investment and the NIC in particular.
