Innovation partnerships

The Innovation Partnerships workstream is designed to enhance and leverage connections within and between the Vietnamese and Australian innovation systems. Our focus centers around two key activities: strengthening Triple Helix relationships within Vietnam and enhancing international collaborations between Vietnam and Australia.

Strengthening triple helix relationships

Objective: Improve collaboration between government, academia, and industry to align and strengthen policies and regulations for a robust innovation system.

Activities:

  • Hosting workshops and roundtables to facilitate policy dialogues.
  • Incorporating gender specialists and professionals from organizations of persons with disabilities into the Advisory Board to ensure inclusivity.
  • Supporting demand-driven innovation initiatives where research institutions work closely with the private sector to solve real-world problems.

Capacity building for SMEs

Objective: Equip SMEs with the skills to develop, maintain relationships with research institutions, and implement new technologies.

Activities:

  • Training programs on innovation management and technology adoption.
  • Creating mentorship programs linking SMEs with experienced industry and academic leaders.

Supporting and enhancing innovation hubs

Objective: Foster a collaborative environment where SMEs, academics, government, and investors can connect and share resources.

Activities:

  • Scaling up successful clubs and clusters to new regions or sectors.
  • Establishing or enhancing physical and digital co-working spaces.
  • Organizing networking events and innovation showcases to build trust and partnerships.
  • Providing ongoing support and resources to existing setups.

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Enhancing international collaborations

Objective: Leverage strong domestic relationships within Vietnam to boost capacities for international engagement, particularly with Australia.

Activities:

  • Developing exchange programs for government officials and innovation leaders.
  • Organizing bilateral innovation forums to facilitate knowledge and resource exchange.

Establishment of the Australia-Vietnam Innovation Centre (AVIC)

Objective: Create a sustainable platform for continuous collaboration between the two nations.

Activities:

  • Conducting stakeholder meetings to finalize the form and function of AVIC, with an initial leaning towards an online platform.
  • Ensuring the sustainability of AVIC by integrating long-term funding and operational strategies during the planning phase.

Strategic focus

Vietnam: Enhance the national innovation system through strengthened internal collaborations among government, industry, and academia, while focusing on inclusivity and real-world impact.

Australia-Vietnam Collaboration: Develop systems and platforms that promote mutual benefit through resource exchange, capacity building, and joint innovation projects.

Expected outcomes

  • Enhanced collaboration and trust within the Vietnamese innovation ecosystem.
  • Smoother integration of social inclusivity in innovation processes.
  • Strong international partnerships that benefit both Vietnamese and Australian innovation landscapes.

Through concerted efforts in these targeted areas, the Innovation Partnerships workstream aims to dynamically advance the innovation capabilities of Vietnam, with strategic international collaboration serving to amplify its impact globally.