The Ministry of Science and Technology has just issued Official Letter No. 8187/BKHCN-TTTT dated October 17, 2026, regarding the nomination of outstanding science, technology, innovation, and digital transformation events of 2026. The voting activity aims to acknowledge, honor, and spread outstanding achievements and results with practical value in these fields, thereby raising social awareness of the role of science, technology, innovation, and digital transformation in the country's development.
Implementing the directive of the Hai Phong City People's Committee in Official Letter No. 13949/VP-VX dated October 19, 2026, the City Department of Science and Technology issued Official Letter No. 5094/SKHCN-VP dated October 20, 2026, requesting departments, agencies, and units to research, review, and nominate the city's outstanding events in 2026. On that basis, the Department will synthesize and select 02 events to report to the City People's Committee and submit to the Ministry of Science and Technology.
According to the criteria of the Ministry of Science and Technology, nominated events need to ensure scientific and technological value; possess novelty and breakthrough characteristics; create clear practical impacts; have an appropriate scale and scope of influence; and simultaneously ensure authenticity and reliability. Additional criteria focus on media spread capability, symbolic value, and contributions to elevating Vietnam's position.
View detailed criteria: HERE
Groups of events encouraged for nomination include: outstanding achievements in scientific and technological research and application; new policies promoting science, technology, innovation, and digital transformation; advancements in the fields of artificial intelligence (AI), semiconductors, and core technologies; "Make in Vietnam" technological products and solutions that make a strong impact; along with outstanding innovation results of enterprises, startups, and institutes/universities.
The deadline for submitting nominations to the Hai Phong Department of Science and Technology is before October 26, 2026. Nominations need to be selected strictly according to the criteria and provide information according to the guided form of the Ministry of Science and Technology.
Participating in the voting for outstanding events not only contributes to honoring achievements in science, technology, innovation, and digital transformation, but also creates opportunities to spread models and solutions with practical value, affirming the role of science, technology, and innovation in socio-economic development, enhancing competitiveness, and promoting the sustainable development of Hai Phong City.
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