blue economy

In preparation for the 2024 Aquaculture Innovation Contest in Ba Ria - Vung Tau, the Department of Science and Technology of Ba Ria - Vung Tau province partnered with KisStartup to organize a training program aimed at fostering idea development, building innovative projects, and technologies serving the aquaculture industry. This initiative was held offline at PetroVietnam University in Ba Ria - Vung Tau and online via the Zoom platform. During the training session, the Department of Science and Technology of Ba Ria - Vung Tau province emphasized the importance of promoting entrepreneurial innovation in the aquaculture industry in the overall development of the marine economy of Ba Ria - Vung Tau province.

The first training session witnessed many participants, including students, educators, investors, cooperatives, and other participants from PetroVietnam University and other universities nationwide. Together, they gained insights into the blue economy and its promising prospects for development. Teaching methodology that combined theory with hands-on practice led by Ms. Nguyen Dang Tuan Minh, co-founder of KisStartup. Participants were equipped with fundamental knowledge and tools to brainstorm and cultivate creative ideas and solutions for the aquaculture industry. This involved identifying challenges and needs within the industry, many of which stemmed from real-life issues within the participants' families and communities. The program also highlighted prominent issues in aquaculture such as water pollution and waste management. Additionally, the program guided participants in exploring best practices for utilizing resources within the blue economy, while ensuring sustainable marine conservation. A few initial ideas that had been developed, including biotechnology, maritime transportation, renewable energy from the sea, and coastal tourism.

During the second day, participants delved into constructing the initial business models for their ideas. Additionally, they had the opportunity to engage with entrepreneur Tran Thai Son, the founder of SDVICO, who shared insights from his entrepreneurial journey within the aquaculture sector. With a product ecosystem tailored for fishermen, SDVICO expanded from supplying a single product, an initial seawater filtration, to over 7 significant products, extending beyond Vung Tau and the fishing industry. As a result, Son's story inspired students to actively shape their futures and contribute to their homeland and community development.

In conclusion, over 50 students completed the initial steps in developing ideas and innovative projects in technology serving the aquaculture industry. The process encompassed identifying pertinent challenges facing the aquaculture industry, understanding the demand for innovative solutions, generating ideas from existing products and services, and developing startup project ideas. These projects and ideas will continue to develop over the next month under the coaching and mentoring from KisStartup.

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The training course aims to provide knowledge, tools, and support for the development of ideas, innovative projects, and technologies serving the aquaculture industry.

Next, in the training course, participants will explore market research methods for aquaculture ideas, products, and services, as well as collaboration models between aquaculture startup businesses and partners in the industry, taking place on May 14th and May 15th.
➤ Class Schedule: Morning 08:30 - 11:30, Afternoon 13:30 - 16:30
➤ Format: Hybrid (in-person combined with online)
➤ Venue: PetroVietnam University - 762 Cach Mang Thang Tam, Long Toan Ward, Ba Ria City, Ba Ria - Vung Tau Province.
➤ Target audience:
Students interested in entrepreneurship in the technology sector;
Projects, technology solutions with potential applications, addressing issues in the aquaculture industry.
➤ Registration link: https://forms.gle/eWSmNxTSPXutcdPR6 
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