Strengthening the relationship between scientists and businesses

The workshop was organized by the Department of Science and Technology in coordination with Nguyen Tat Thanh University (Ho Chi Minh City), the Department of Technology Application and Development (Ministry of Science and Technology), and Vinh University of Technical Education. Attending the workshop were Ms. Nguyen Thi Thu Huong - Member of the Provincial Party Standing Committee, Head of the Provincial Party Committee's Propaganda Department; representatives of the Provincial Business Association, researchers, scientists, and universities in the area. Photo: Thanh Le

In Nghe An, the technology supply-demand connection point and the Technology Exchange were established and put into operation. However, the implementation of technology connection activities is still limited due to limited technology database, equipment, and staff.

Besides, scientific research projects are still academic and have not been widely applied in production practices. Many annual topics have not been implemented, and a market for science and technology has not been built.

Therefore, a new model needs to be created to act as a "bridge", or a market connecting the needs of scientists and businesses with universities - the place that directly trains human resources for society.

Mr. Tran Anh Son, representative of Nghe An Business Association, spoke. Photo: Thanh Le

Novelind knowledge platform will solve businesses' needs for human resources, as well as create a science and technology ecosystem, meeting the requirements of the 4.0 industrial revolution according to the research, training and production model.

Delegates attending the workshop said that the launch of Novelind Nghe An Knowledge Platform will contribute to strengthening the relationship between scientists, businesses and universities nationwide; help Nghe An have a better database of technology, equipment, Nghe An businesses can connect equipment, technology, scientists at home and abroad; commercialize scientific research products in schools to apply to production activities, serving innovation in businesses.

Launching Novelind Nghe An Knowledge Platform. Photo: Thanh Le

Also at the Workshop, the Department of Science and Technology organized a Forum for discussion between Enterprises, Institutes, Schools, and Management Agencies on regulations on technology transfer activities; technology appraisal of investment projects; introduction of incentive programs and policies, support for enterprises in technology innovation and activities of the Novelind Knowledge Platform.