Innovation Partnerships

Overview

The Innovation Partnership workstream is a crucial component of the Aus4Innovation program, dedicated to enhancing and optimizing the connections within and between the Vietnamese and Australian innovation ecosystems. This workstream is committed to deepening integration between our innovation systems, strengthening ties at ministerial, organizational, and individual levels, and promoting sustainable and inclusive development solutions.

High-level collaboration

At the ministerial level, the innovation partnership pursued by Aus4Innovation is grounded on two MoUs on Science, Technology and Innovation Collaboration between DFAT and MST, and CSIRO and MST. The signing of these MoUs in 2023 and 2024 were witnessed by the Australian Prime Minister and Vietnamese Prime Minister during their respective visits to Vietnam and Australia.

Embedding in all program activities

“Partnership” is the cornerstone for all activities under Aus4Innovation, from joint research work, partnership-based grant projects, or innovation platforms development. This approach ensures that partners’ value, culture, ways of working, and capacity are always considered, enabling realisation of common innovation goals through effective collaboration.

Building an Aus4Innovation Alumni

An Aus4Innovation Alumni network, connecting all partners who have been working with the program is under development and will be launched soon.