Swiss ep 25- gov - hcmc dost
Short Summary:
This presentation discusses Ho Chi Minh City's (HCMC) initiatives to foster its startup ecosystem and boost innovation. Key points include HCMC's strategic positioning as a leading innovation hub in Vietnam, its current state (approximately 2300 startups, 186 investment funds, etc.), and its ambitious goal of reaching 5000 startups by 2030. The city's support mechanisms, particularly Resolution 20/2023 offering non-refundable grants through incubators, are detailed. The presentation also highlights the upcoming completion of a new 18,000 m² innovation center. The overall implication is a concerted effort to significantly expand HCMC's startup ecosystem and its contribution to Vietnam's economy.
Detailed Summary:
The presentation can be broken down into the following sections:
1. HCMC's Vision and Current State: The speaker emphasizes HCMC's commitment to making science, technology, and innovation the driving force of its economic growth. They position HCMC as a national leader in innovation, aiming for global recognition. The current state of the ecosystem is presented, including statistics on the number of startups, investment funds, incubators, and universities. HCMC's current ranking (111th globally) is mentioned, with an explicit goal of reaching the top 100. The estimated value of the ecosystem is cited as 5.2 billion USD.
2. Policy and Support Mechanisms (Resolution 20/2023): This section details Resolution 20/2023, a key policy instrument for supporting startups. The resolution provides non-refundable grants through incubators, not directly to startups, with funding tiers of 40 million, 80 million, and 400 million VND. Nine priority sectors are identified, including Fintech, logistics, and sustainable development. Six criteria for project selection are listed: creativity, organizational capacity, economic efficiency, social impact, market applicability, and business model.
3. Infrastructure and Collaboration: The presentation highlights the construction of a new 18,000 m² innovation center in HCMC, with plans to house incubators, investors, and startups. The speaker acknowledges delays but expresses confidence in its completion within 3-5 months. The speaker stresses the need for collaboration with incubators, investors, and other stakeholders to achieve the ambitious goal of 5000 startups by 2030. The speaker implicitly suggests a target of 500-300 startups per incubator to reach this goal.
Notable Quotes/Statements: While no direct quotes are provided with quotation marks, the overall message is a strong commitment to fostering innovation and a clear articulation of the city's strategic goals and the mechanisms being implemented to achieve them. The speaker's repeated emphasis on collaboration and the need for a concerted effort across various stakeholders is a recurring theme.