LAUNCHING THE 1ST "DNTU STUDENT STARTUP ASSOCIATED WITH SCIENTIFIC RESEARCH" COMPETITION - 2026

Do you have a unique business idea but don't know how to start? Are you working on scientific research projects or graduation theses and wish to take the results beyond the laboratory?

This is the golden moment to transform your ideas into real-world projects and create breakthrough values. Dong Nai Technology University (DNTU) officially launches the competition: "DNTU Student Startup associated with Scientific Research - 1st Edition, 2026."

Objectives and Significance

The competition is organized with a core focus on inspiring the spirit of scientific research and innovative startup thinking within the DNTU student community. Through this platform, the University aims to:

• Closely bridge the gap between theoretical research ideas, practical applications, and product commercialization.

• Identify, nurture, and incubate potential startup projects.

• Create a solid foundation for students to confidently participate in higher-level startup and scientific research competitions.

Theme and Eligible Fields

Theme: "DNTU Startup - Rooted in Scientific Research, Spreading Community Value."

Fields: The Organizing Committee accepts projects from all academic disciplines at DNTU. Interdisciplinary projects, university-level scientific research topics, graduation theses, or ideas originating from academic clubs are highly encouraged.

Competition Roadmap

The competition is divided into three main stages:

Stage 1: Registration and Proposal Submission

• Registration Deadline: Until the end of April 5, 2026.

• Format: Online registration via the official link provided by the Organizing Committee.

Stage 2: Preliminary Round and Incubation After the preliminary round, potential projects will be selected to enter an intensive training roadmap, including:

• Attending workshops on project refinement and business model development.

• Receiving direct mentorship from faculty members and experts regarding development strategy.

• Upgrading ideas into high-feasibility products.

Stage 3: Final Round and Award Ceremony

• Teams will pitch their projects directly to the Board of Judges.

• Projects are evaluated based on scientific rigor, practicality, and startup potential.

• The most outstanding projects will receive awards, incubation support, and opportunities to develop into real startup enterprises.

Eligibility and Requirements

1. Participants: All students currently enrolled at Dong Nai Technology University. Students may participate individually or in groups (maximum of 05 members). Each student may participate in a maximum of 03 projects, serving as team leader for only 01 project.

2. Mentorship: Each project may have a maximum of 02 advisors (interdisciplinary advisors are encouraged), including 01 primary advisor.

3. Project Standards:

• Demonstrate novelty, creativity, and scientific value.

• Possess the potential to develop into a commercial product or a viable business model.

• The project must not have won prizes in University, Provincial, Ministerial, or equivalent level competitions at the time of registration.

The competition is an opportunity for you to lay the first bricks for your own career. Beyond a simple contest, this is an environment where you receive professional guidance from predecessors, opening doors to connect with investors and realize your startup dreams.

Register today to turn small ideas into major projects for the future.

Contact and Registration Information:

• Registration Link: https://docs.google.com/.../1FAIpQLSfuRc8xSbSJIU.../viewform

• Location: Student Support Office - Dong Nai Technology University.