commercialization

We would like to introduce KisStartup's main activities and projects in 2024, to help businesses and partners keep track of KisStartup's main projects and activities.

The projects are based on our core competencies of capacity building through training, coaching, and networking with a focus on innovation and digital transformation.

The main projects we will implement include:

1. Innovating business models and promoting exports according to Voluntary Sustainability Standards (VSS)
   • KisStartup will support businesses in innovating their business models to meet voluntary sustainability standards.
     Encourage and support businesses to apply VSS to enhance productivity, product quality, and export opportunities.
2. Promoting Vietnam-Canada Exports (KisEXIM) for impactful products and technologies
   • ​​KisStartup will focus on expanding export markets for products and technologies that bring positive impact.
     Build and strengthen business relationships between Vietnamese and Canadian businesses through support and trade programs.
3. Commercialization of Research Results (iRnD) - Technology commercialization and technology transfer, connection with businesses
   • KisStartup will promote the commercialization of research results by creating connection opportunities between research and businesses.
   • Support businesses in the process of technology transfer and promote cooperation between relevant parties.KisStartup will promote the commercialization of research results by creating connection opportunities between research and businesses.
     Support businesses in the process of technology transfer and promote cooperation between relevant parties.
4. Digital transformation and business model innovation
   • KisStartup will help businesses adapt to digital transformation trends, from using new technology to redesigning business models. 
   • Support training and digital capacity building for businesses.
5. Nurturing young talents to develop innovative start-up projects- Triangel
   • KisStartup will invest in nurturing and developing young talent through training and support programs.
   • Encourage and facilitate creativity and entrepreneurship in the young community.
6. Angel investor challenge - KisStartup Innovation Startup Fund
   • KisStartup will organize an angel investor challenge to find and support startup projects with great potential.
   • The Startup Fund will provide financial resources and strategic support to selected projects.

These projects will continue to strongly promote innovation in businesses, helping businesses and scientists bring good products to the Vietnamese and global markets. We look forward to strong cooperation with domestic and foreign partners in 2024.

 

 

On April 18th 2023, KisStartup and Mitsui Chemicals R&D officially launched the "Mitsui Chemicals R&D Collaboration Reward" project. The project aims to find research results from universities, research institutes from private companies, and enterprises in Vietnam to cooperate with Mitsui and promote commercialization.

In addition, KisStartup also shared some difficulties, opportunities, and the current situation in the Vietnamese ecosystem. We discussed the project's goals, directions, and plans together, and planned for the next steps.

Below are the fields that Mitsui Chemicals R&D is interested in:

Area 1: Medical devices

- In vitro diagnostic devices

- The integration of medical devices with Robot/Artificial Intelligence (AI) solutions enables the provision of advanced medical care, including the analysis of medical images and improved diagnoses.

-The use of Virtual Reality (VR) and Augmented Reality (AR) technologies provides support for surgical training

Area 2: Agrochemical

-Biocontrol agricultural agents derived from fungi and bacteria are an effective means of controlling pests and insect disease vectors in agriculture.

-Herb tech

Area 3: Nutrition

-Functional food, protein substitutes, and probiotics for humans and animals

-Cultured meat technology, including the use of micro-carriers in cell culture

Area 4: Basic & Green Materials (Carbon Neutral)

-Green materials/ technologies such as biomass, biogas, cellulose, algae that can be a renewable fuel source.

-Sustainable solutions such as membrane technology for CO2, H2 production or water purification

Here is some information about us:

-Mitsui Chemicals was established in 1997 with 161 affiliated companies and nearly 19,000 employees. With Paid-in Capital up to 125 billion JPY, Mitsui Chemicals is fulfilling its mission of contributing widely to society by providing high-quality products and services to customers through material innovation and creativity, while maintaining harmony with the global environment.

-KisStartup was founded in 2015 with a mission to accompany the startup community in enhancing their innovative and creative capabilities, supporting innovative and effective business transformation, and bringing practical benefits to the community. We have been working in the Vietnamese startup ecosystem for 8 years with a tight network of universities and research institutes, as well as providing training to over 500 lecturers from universities across the country on entrepreneurship and innovation. 

We hope that this project will open up opportunities and prospects for promoting commercialization in Vietnam.