The final round and award ceremony of the City-level Science and Technology Innovation Contest 2026 with the theme "InnoX: Beyond Limits - Touching the Future" is organized by Van Hien University in coordination with Ho Chi Minh City Creative Startup Center (SIHUB).
The competition gathers students from 20 universities with many research topics and interdisciplinary technology projects in fields such as artificial intelligence (AI), semiconductor microchips, biotechnology, Big Data, Blockchain, IoT, automation robots, renewable energy and technologies serving sustainable development.
The highlight of InnoX 2026 is not only the number of participating topics but also the scientific content, practical application ability and research thinking of students. Many projects are built in the direction of integrating new technologies with solving social problems, showing the trend of shifting from academic ideas to solutions with practical applicability.
The teams exploit many core technologies of the digital age such as Machine Learning, AI applications, smart data systems and automation.
Some topics create an impression thanks to humanity and community values such as the PRE-A1 foreign language learning platform applying Braille support technology for the visually impaired or the "Sound" system applying AI to support communication for vulnerable people.
After the preliminary and semi-final rounds, the organizing committee selected 15 excellent topics to enter the final round to present and defend the project before the judging panel including scientists, technology experts, business representatives and investors.
The special prize belonged to the topic "BrailleConnect AI: Research and development of Braille recognition system from Vietnamese braille images, converting to text and voice for deaf, blind/sightless people" by a group of students Tran Minh Tuong, Tran Dang Khoa, Le Thanh Nghia from Van Hien University and Ho Chi Minh City University of Technology - VNU-HCM.
The first prize was awarded to student Doan Minh Phung (Van Hien University) with the topic "BioAquaHerb: Application of bio-herbs as an antibiotic replacement solution in sustainable ornamental fish farming".
In addition, the organizing committee also awarded second, third and consolation prizes to many technology projects applied in education, health, environment and community support.
In addition to the professional competition, the product and technology model exhibition area also becomes a highlight of the program, creating conditions for students to introduce research products, connect businesses and seek investment and incubation opportunities in the future.
