Hanoi – On the morning of February 26, 2026, at the Hoa Lac campus of Vietnam National University, Hanoi, a working session was held between representatives of the National Academy for Advanced Technology and Innovation (NACENTECH) and Green Innovative Growth Song Cong Company (GIG-SC) to discuss cooperation in training, scientific research and development (R&D), and innovation for green growth.
The meeting took place in an open and constructive atmosphere, focusing on strategic development orientations for the coming period, particularly research and training programs associated with green transition, sustainable development, and the commercialization of science and technology outcomes.
Overview of the working session between NACENTECH and GIG-SC
Representatives of GIG-SC shared their vision of becoming a pioneering research, training, and technology transfer organization in green growth, circular economy, energy transition, and sustainable technologies. On that foundation, GIG-SC identified key priorities, including developing high-quality technology workforce training programs, establishing interdisciplinary research groups, and strengthening business linkages to effectively and sustainably bring research outcomes into production and business practice.
Professor Nguyen Van Noi, Director of the National Key Laboratory, introduced the project titled “Development of High Technology for Manufacturing Rapid and User-Friendly Analytical Devices and Strengthening Human Resources for Food Safety and Environmental Quality Control in Vietnam”. This project is implemented in cooperation with Tokyo University and leading Japanese analytical equipment corporations such as Horiba and Toa DKK.
The project focuses on manufacturing devices and sensors for rapid detection of heavy metals (arsenic, cadmium, mercury, and lead), with further expansion toward measuring organic pollutants and bacteria; developing low-cost sensors for monitoring PM2.5 and PM10; and piloting compatibility with standard monitoring stations in Hanoi. In addition, the project applies AI, Big Data, and drones for real-time environmental data collection and processing, as well as localizing unmanned aerial vehicles for automated remote sampling.
The project also aims to provide hands-on training for approximately 200 officials from Departments of Natural Resources and Environment and Departments of Agriculture, and to issue skill certificates in coordination with the Vietnam Association of Laboratories (VinaLAB). To ensure sustainability, a spin-off enterprise will be established to commercialize portable analytical devices.
Building upon the national key laboratory system serving the Japanese Government-funded project under the global Science and Technology Research Partnership for Sustainable Development (SATREPS) program, GIG-SC expressed its desire to receive support from NACENTECH in seeking research and training contracts to fully leverage existing potential and bridge the gap between research and the practical application of science and technology.
Dr. Pham Hong Quat, Director of NACENTECH, provided consultation to GIG-SC based on lessons learned from Saigontel. He emphasized that to pursue innovation, enterprises must be willing to sacrifice short-term benefits to build long-term brand value. Saigontel once allocated infrastructure and funding to an open innovation center without expecting direct profits. In return, the company secured contracts with major international technology firms, creating a foundation for winning large-scale green industrial real estate projects.
As part of the program, the NACENTECH delegation visited the National Key Laboratory for Advanced Materials Applied in Green Development under the Faculty of Chemistry, University of Science, at the Hoa Lac campus. The visit provided firsthand insight into existing infrastructure capacity and resources, while opening substantive discussions on long-term cooperation orientations, particularly the plan to establish a Center for Innovation and Green Growth in Hoa Lac in the near future.
Delegates visiting the National Key Laboratory for Advanced Materials Applied in Green Development at the Hoa Lac campus
Source: National Academy for Advanced Technology and Innovation (NACENTECH)
