CAN THO CITY DEPARTMENT OF SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY
Closing ceremony of TechFest Quang Nam 2024: An impressive innovation and start-up week
After 5 days with many exciting and large-scale activities from June 5 to 9, 2024, TechFest Quang Nam 2024 - The 5th Creative Startup Week has ended with positive marks and ideas. The event has contributed to spreading the desire and passion for startup in the community, bringing many opportunities and potential for the economic and social development of Quang Nam province.

March 24 Square, Quang Nam province witnessed the grand conclusion of TechFest Quang Nam 2024 - The 5th Creative Startup Week at 08:00 on June 9, 2024. The theme of this year's event, "Intellectual Property and Digital Technology - Innovative Startup Platform" has created strong marks in the community of entrepreneurs and innovators.

TechFest Quang Nam 2024 has attracted diverse participation from the startup community, along with the presence of districts, towns and cities in the province. What's special is that more than 400 start-up businesses, cooperatives and individuals from both inside and outside the province participated in the exhibition and trade connections.

The closing ceremony is also an opportunity to announce the list of outstanding innovative projects and startup ideas of 2024. Recognized and encouraged awards include:

First prize: LACO - local service connection application by Ha Nhat Anh and Sublimation dried yogurt by Tran Thi Minh Thuy.

Second prize: - Drone application in agricultural cultivation; Production of natural sweeteners from Tr'Din tree sap (Tr'Din molasses); Nhu Thuy aloe vera sunscreen; Fresh, packaged instant noodles; Linking production along the value chain associated with product consumption for chili peppers in Phu Ninh district.

Along with other awards, this is a testament to the creativity and development potential of the startup community in Quang Nam. Congratulations to all the creative innovators and hope that these ideas and projects will continue to grow and bring value to the community and society.

Cantho City Department of Science and Technology
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