On the morning of November 22, the opening ceremony of Cyberfest 2025 took place at Duy Tan University. This is the first hands-on cybersecurity event in Da Nang, co-organized by DevPlus, DevSecOps Solutions Vietnam, Touch Cyber, and Duy Tan University. The event was attended by Mr. Nguyễn Viết Toàn, Director of the Da Nang Center for Innovation and Startup Support.
Read moreOn the afternoon of November 18, the Da Nang Innovation Startup Support Center (under the Department of Science and Technology) held a meeting with the Web3 Tourist Association to discuss collaboration strategies, ecosystem connectivity, and the promotion of Web3 application models in the city.
On September 22, 2025, the Da Nang Department of Justice issued Operating Registration Certificate No. 01/TP/ĐKHĐ-CNTT for the Da Nang Branch of the APEC Vietnam International Commercial Arbitration Center (APEC VIAC). This marks an important step in developing a professional commercial arbitration network in the Central – Central Highlands region.
After more than three months of incubation, the Finc+ 2025 program organized by the Da Nang Business Incubator (DNES) concluded with an emotional and impressive DEMO DAY event. This was an opportunity for young startup projects to demonstrate their capability, creative thinking, and aspiration to create new value for the community.
On October 24, 2025, the Da Nang Innovation Startup Support Center (DISSC) held a working session with Mr. Park Yeong Ho, Deputy Director of the International Cooperation & Trade Department of Daegu City, South Korea. The meeting aimed to discuss strategic cooperation opportunities in the fields of technology and innovation. This session marks an important step forward in strengthening the connection between the two cities, towards building a dynamic and sustainable innovation startup ecosystem.
In a unique and proactive initiative aimed at contributing to reducing plastic waste and utilizing recycled materials for creative purposes, the "3D Printing Plastic Fibers from Used Plastic Bottles (GreenPrin 3D)" project is being implemented against the backdrop of the expected surge in the 3D printing market by 2028 and the serious issue of PET plastic bottle pollution. This project received an encouragement award at the Danang Innovative Entrepreneurship Startup Competition within the framework of the SURF 2023 event.
The collaboration, cooperation, and enhancement of training and incubation activities at universities and educational institutions are actively being implemented. Through this, the role of universities, a crucial element in building and developing the innovative startup ecosystem in Da Nang, is being emphasized.
In the entrepreneurship ecosystem, universities and colleges play a crucial role in shaping ideas, serving as nurturing grounds, and developing innovative concepts for personal and societal growth. With the efforts of universities and the support from the Da Nang Department of Science and Technology, entrepreneurship has formed a new wave among Da Nang students in recent years.
On October 24th, Mr. Duong Hoang Van Ban, Deputy Director of the Danang Department of Science and Technology, led a working delegation, including members from the Department of Planning and Investment of Danang City and the Danang Innovation Startup Support Center, to visit and work with two educational centers in Singapore: the Republic Polytechnic (RP) and Reactor School. The purpose of the visit was to enhance connections and promote entrepreneurial and innovative activities in Danang city.
The Da Nang Startup and Innovation Festival - SURF 2023 has opened up numerous opportunities for startups, ranging from attracting investment, seeking human resources, to business collaboration, and product development. Furthermore, startups also have the chance to learn from top experts, connect with investors, and engage with thousands of participants both domestically and internationally.