CAN THO CITY DEPARTMENT OF SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY
Capital floor for startups
The capital floor will create conditions for investors to invest transparently, thereby allowing startups to have transparent and legitimate sources of capital.

On May 9, 2025, Deputy Minister of Science and Technology Hoang Minh had a working session with Department of Science and Technology of Ho Chi Minh City and the Saigon Innovation Hub.

At the meeting, Deputy Minister Hoang Minh discussed with Mr. Lam Dinh Thang - Director of the Department of Science and Technology of Ho Chi Minh City and the Board of Directors of the Ho Chi Minh City Center for Creative Entrepreneurship about the mechanisms and policies to support innovative startups, the operating model of the Ho Chi Minh City Innovation Startup Center, in order to promote innovative startups in the City, creating a premise for the sustainable development of the startup and innovation ecosystem.

Deputy Minister Hoang Minh suggested that Ho Chi Minh City Innovation Startup Center study and propose investment solutions or capital calling models for innovative startups. According to Deputy Minister Hoang Minh, applying policies for manufacturing enterprises (small and medium enterprises) to startups is inappropriate, there must be separate policies for startup groups. Because no one starts a business and goes straight into production, and startups have nothing to mortgage, so banks do not lend. Therefore, Deputy Minister Hoang Minh affirmed that in addition to startups, there must be a capital floor - with clear criteria and different from the stock exchange, to create conditions for investors to invest transparently, from which startups have a transparent and legitimate source of capital.

Deputy Minister Hoang Minh hopes that the Ho Chi Minh City Innovation Startup Center will develop a team of experts and consultants to screen and search for startup projects. In addition, the Ho Chi Minh City Innovation Startup also needs to connect with domestic and foreign investment funds, have connections with international organizations as well as other startup centers, and strive to have enough criteria and conditions to become a national and regional startup center in Ho Chi Minh City.

www.cest.gov.vn
Most viewed news

Apple Plans to Transform Siri into a Chatbot

Apple is reportedly preparing a major upgrade for iOS 27 and macOS 27, with a strong focus on AI-powered photo editing and a redesigned Siri that behaves more like a chatbot than ever before.

YouTube Tests New AI-Powered Q&A Search Mode

YouTube is experimenting with a new AI-driven search experience designed for users who often turn to the platform for recipes, travel planning, or step-by-step tutorials. Instead of simply returning a list of videos, the new tool allows users to ask direct questions and receive structured, step-by-step answers that blend text, short clips, and full-length videos.

Russian Engineers Double CNC Processing Speed with Breakthrough Machine Design

In a major leap for modern manufacturing, researchers at Izhevsk State Technical University (IzhGTU) named after M.T. Kalashnikov have developed a new method for operating CNC machining centers that doubles productivity without requiring expensive hardware upgrades.

Xiaomi’s Next-Gen XRING O3 Chip Leak Points to Foldable Phone Debut

Xiaomi is reportedly preparing to launch its self-developed XRING O3 processor, with leaks suggesting it will debut inside the upcoming Xiaomi 17 Fold. The new chip appears in Mi Code under the codename “lhasa”, hinting at a design optimized for multitasking on foldable devices.

Resolutely promoting digital transformation, developing science and technology, and reforming administrative procedures

The Government Office issued Notice No. 167/TB-VPCP concluding the second meeting in 2026 of the Government’s Steering Committee for the development of science, technology, innovation, digital transformation, and Project 06.

Scientific and technological autonomy: From accumulated foundations to value creation

Strategic autonomy in science and technology is no longer a distant goal but has become an urgent requirement as the accumulated foundation is now sufficient and the time for action has matured. With distinctive advantages such as rare earth resources, tropical forest ecosystems, abundant fisheries, and an important geostrategic position, Vietnam has a solid basis to develop and master technologies from its internal capacity, thereby creating differentiated and sustainable competitive advantages.

Nurturing high-quality technology human resources from P-Innovation 2026

On April 3, the Posts and Telecommunications Institute of Technology held the Final Round of the P-Innovation 2026 competition, aiming to promote the development of an innovation ecosystem within the university environment, associated with training high-quality human resources and developing technology products.

Guidelines for the dedicated data transmission network serving Party and State agencies

The Minister of Science and Technology has issued Circular No. 06/2026/TT-BKHCN stipulating details and providing guidance on several provisions of Decision No. 33/2025/QĐ-TTg dated 15 September 2025 of the Prime Minister on the Dedicated Data Transmission Network serving Party and State agencies.

The development of science, technology, and innovation becomes the main driver of economic growth.

Deputy Prime Minister Nguyen Chi Dung signed Decision No. 604/QD-TTg dated 02/4/2026 approving the adjustment and supplementation of the Strategy for the development of science, technology, and innovation to 2030 (the Strategy).

Related news
CAN THO CITY DEPARTMENT OF SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY

Copyright @ 2021 belongs to the Can Tho City Department of Science and Technology
Address: No. 02, Ly Thuong Kiet, Ninh Kieu Ward, Can Tho City
Phone: 0292.3820674, Fax: 0292.3821471; Email: sokhcn@cantho.gov.vn
Head of the Editorial Board: Mr. Tran Dong Phuong An - Deputy Director of the
Can Tho City Department of Science and Technology

Copyright © 2021 All rights reserved | This template is made by CASTI'1987