Swiss ep 25- gap 5
Short Summary:
This presentation identifies three main gaps hindering the effectiveness of incubators in Vietnam. The first gap concerns the quantity and quality of specialized staff. The second focuses on a lack of resources, including IP infrastructure and access to pilot production facilities. The third highlights insufficient incubator capacity, particularly regarding mentorship and industry-specific guidance. The presentation suggests various stakeholders, including government agencies, universities, and international organizations, should address these gaps to improve the commercialization of research and development in Vietnam. Specific examples mentioned include limited risk capital, a lack of commercialization skills, and difficulties accessing specialized equipment.
Detailed Summary:
The presentation focuses on identifying and addressing three key gaps limiting the success of incubators in Vietnam. The speaker presents these gaps and suggests solutions.
Section 1: Gap 1 - Staff Quantity and Quality
This section highlights a shortage of staff with the right skills and experience within incubators. The speaker notes low conversion rates from research to commercialization, limited risk capital, and a lack of commercialization skills as contributing factors. The impact on researchers is also mentioned, specifically the challenges in bridging the gap between their technical talents and industrial needs. The speaker points out Vietnam's global innovation ranking and suggests that the US, Vietnamese government agencies (like MOST), and specialized incubators (like DBC or BC) should address this gap.
Section 2: Gap 2 - Resource Superbox
This section focuses on the lack of resources available to incubators and startups. The speaker mentions limited access to specialized equipment, difficulties accessing pilot production facilities, and the need for technical upgrades. The challenges faced by early-stage startups in validating commercial applications are emphasized. The speaker suggests that public research institutions, provincial governments, public-private partnerships, and international development organizations should collaborate to overcome these resource limitations. The speaker uses the example of limited access to specialized equipment and pilot production facilities as key obstacles.
Section 3: Gap 3 - Incubator Capacity and Mentorship
The final section addresses the limitations in the capacity and mentorship provided by incubators. The speaker points out a gap between generic mentoring and the need for industry-specific guidance. A lack of mentors with specific technical expertise and a deficiency in international connections for a global perspective are also highlighted. While no specific solutions are explicitly detailed for this gap, the implication is that improvements in incubator structure and resources are necessary.
The overall presentation emphasizes the need for a multi-faceted approach involving various stakeholders to improve the effectiveness of incubators in Vietnam and foster greater innovation and commercialization. The speaker uses specific examples to illustrate the challenges faced and suggests potential solutions for each identified gap.