On the morning of April 11, 2025, at Hall B1 - Hanoi University of Science and Technology (HUST), the Blockchain4Future Unitour #6 event themed “Blockchain & AI: From Technology Foundations to Startups in the Digital Economy Era” took place with great success. This marks a significant milestone in fostering a core-tech startup mindset among the younger generation.
The event was co-organized by Hub Network, Cardano Vietnam, and HIEC, with the participation of strategic partners including BlockYouth, BIHub, NJEC, Dynamic UEH, NSC, and SSU.
Hanoi University of Science and Technology – The “Cradle” of Engineer-Entrepreneurs
- Hanoi University of Science and Technology has long established its position as the leading flag-bearer in technical and technological education in Vietnam
- With a tradition of rigorous training and a practical mindset, HUST:
- Provides high-quality engineers and tech talent for major corporations
- Serves as the birthplace of many prominent tech startups
- In Vietnam, HUST is widely recognized for:
- Being one of the most prestigious and competitive universities, especially in engineering and IT
- Having a large and influential alumni network working across top companies and global tech firms
- Consistently ranking among the top technical universities in the country
- Hosting strong research programs and innovation-oriented initiatives
- Its reputation is further strengthened by:
- A long history of contributing to national industrial and technological development
- Close collaboration with enterprises, helping bridge academia and industry
- A culture known for producing graduates with strong technical foundations and problem-solving skills
Choosing Hall B1 as a stop for the Unitour series reaffirms the vital role of HUST students in building the digital economy ecosystem. Here, the “HUST Spirit”—daring to think, daring to do, and technical excellence—serves as the sturdiest foundation for adopting and developing complex technologies like Blockchain and AI.
Transforming Technology into Practical Business Models
In the context of a rapidly shifting digital economy, the biggest challenge for today’s students is not a lack of knowledge, but the ability to transform technology into value-added products. The event focused on orienting students toward using technology to solve market problems rather than just stopping at research papers.
- Experts emphasized that AI and Blockchain form a “Power Duo” for startup breakthroughs.
- AI enables:
- Operational optimization
- Faster product development cycles
- Blockchain enables:
- Access to global capital
- Entry into international markets
- Decentralized mechanisms that remove traditional intermediaries
Leverage from the International Ecosystem: The Role of Cardano and Catalyst
In an in-depth presentation, Mr. Linh Le (Cardano Ambassador in Vietnam) introduced the power of the Cardano Blockchain network—one of the platforms most highly regarded for its security and sustainable scientific foundation.
- The highlight that drew particular interest from “future founders” was Project Catalyst
- This is:
- A massive decentralized startup support fund within the Cardano ecosystem
- It enables:
- Student and early-stage projects to access capital directly from a global community
- Key advantages:
- Removes geographical barriers
- Eliminates reliance on traditional financial intermediaries
- Impact:
- Acts as a practical launchpad for ideas developed in HUST lecture halls
- Helps fledgling projects scale to a global level
Seminar: Smart Startup Strategies with Experts
The panel discussion, featuring experts from Viet Cardano Community, Dream Lab AI, EZAI, BlockYouth, and A-Star Group, provided multi-dimensional perspectives on how to survive and thrive in the digital age.
Mr. Michael Liebmann (CEO of Dream Lab) shared how to apply AI to build lean businesses, helping early-stage startups minimize costs and accelerate “Time-to-Market.” The speakers unanimously agreed: To succeed in a startup, students must build a “Builder” mindset—using technology as a tool to create real value for users rather than just chasing short-term trends.
The Next Step: Hackathon – A Practical Playground for Youth
Closing the inspiring Unitour, Hub Network revealed the next strategic move: collaborating with universities and the Cardano Vietnam community to organize a large-scale Hackathon series.
The distinguishing feature of this playground is the direct financial and technical patronage from Project Catalyst and the Cardano ecosystem. This will be a practical “incubator” where initial ideas are realized into Minimum Viable Products (MVPs) under the guidance of international mentors, preparing Vietnamese students to confidently step into the global technology arena.
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