Fri, November 29, 2024
The final round of the National Creative Startup Talent Search Competition of TECHFEST Vietnam 2024 took place on November 26th in Haiphong, organized by the Ministry of Science and Technology (MoST).
Speaking at the event, Mr.Pham Hong Quat, Director of the National Agency for Technology Entrepreneurship and Commercialisation Development under the Ministry of Science and Technology (MoST), emphasized that the event was not just an important milestone but also clearly demonstrated the new dynamism of young Vietnamese intellect.
The National Creative Startup Talent Search Competition was an opportunity to connect financial resources, partners, and develop domestic and international markets, sharing knowledge with founders to help businesses leverage resources and drive economic growth.
Over more than 40 days and through four selection rounds, 40 leading experts and prestigious investment funds dedicated their time and effort to filter nearly 500 applications down to the top 5 teams competing in the National Competition Final. From these, the three most outstanding teams were selected and awarded by the jury council, advisory board, and organising committee.
First prize was awarded to Yeast Era (YERA), a protein product made from microbial yeast, combining modern technology and natural ingredients. With Beta-glucan supporting immunity and soluble fibre said to be beneficial for digestion, YERA is an exclusive biomass fermentation technology brand, offering an alternative to traditional protein sources. The winning teams received awards totalling nearly $630,000 in cash and in-kind prizes, encompassing market development opportunities, product promotion, brand communication, exhibition showcasing, and professional training and development support.
We are proud to have Ms.Le Uyen Thao, International School K18PSU's alumni in the core team of the project with the Business Development Director position.
Congratulations YERA!
(Cre: https://vir.com.vn/techfest-vietnam-2024-awards-yera-first-prize-118605.html)
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