commercialization

KisStartup is proud to become the in country partner of the Royal Academy of Engineering for the LIF Global program in 2025.

KisStartup is pleased to announce that in 2024-2025, we have officially become the national partner of the Royal Academy of Engineering for the Leaders in Innovation Fellowships (LIF) Global program. LIF Global is a unique program focused on building relationships and business development for innovators who are in the process of developing business propositions for their innovations.

The LIF Global program brings together innovators from emerging economies worldwide, offering them opportunities for training, mentoring, and international connections, both online and in the UK. The program aims to foster entrepreneurship, create new jobs, and address social, environmental, and economic challenges through technical innovation. At the same time, the program also strengthens local ecosystems, supports domestic and international collaboration, and contributes to the commercialization of innovative initiatives.

As the national partner, KisStartup is committed to playing a crucial role in bridging the gap for Vietnamese scientists, assisting in the commercialization of research outcomes, and strengthening connections with the UK. We believe that through this program, Vietnam's scientific, research, and innovation talents will have the opportunity to reach the global stage while also deepening ties between Vietnam and the UK.

The LIF Global program consists of three main pillars:

• Personal Needs Analysis and Goal Setting: LIF Global is tailored to meet the needs of each individual, supporting them in identifying their path to development and commercial growth.
• Ecosystem Integration: The program expands and diversifies participants' networks within academic and private sectors, creating deeper connections with their local economies.
• Group Formation and Development: Participants will receive on-demand, personalized support and benefit from shared relationships and experiences with their LIF peers.

In this role, we will:

• Execute the main activities of the program in Vietnam
• Promote the program
• Receive applications and conduct the first-round selection for the program
• Organize program activities in Vietnam
• Support the development of the network in Vietnam before, during, and after the program

KisStartup is honored to collaborate with the LIF Global program and looks forward to contributing to the development of Vietnam’s innovation ecosystem on the global stage.

To stay updated on the program, application deadlines, and participation guidelines, please follow KisStartup's website or our Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61563823165084

To apply for LIF Global 2025: https://raeng.org.uk/programmes-and-prizes/programmes/international-prog...

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.