Da Nang’s MultiGlass startup project has advanced to the final round of the ‘Finding national innovative and entrepreneurial talents’, which is taking place in the northern province of Quang Ninh today.

The competition is within the framework of the ongoing Techfest Viet Nam 2019 which is jointly hosted by the Ministry of Science and Technology along with the Quang Ninh Provincial  People’s Committee.

Created by Le Hoang Anh, a graduate from the University of Education and Technology, MultiGlass consists of 3 separate versions based on main technology platforms, namely IoT, iris recognition, and artificial intelligence (AI).

Products No 1 and 2 are exclusively for the disabled. Utilising version No 1,  users can control the computer with their eyes and head gestures, whilst version No 2 allows users to control their household appliances thanks to IoT connection. Version No 3 targets more different users, including drivers. By integrating driving goggles with the transport businesses' main servers, this product analyses the eyes of the drivers and automatically send a drowsiness alert 15 minutes in advance, hereby helping the businesses monitor their drivers' operation and minimising the risk of traffic crashes involving drowsy driving.

This product won the first prizes at the recent Da Nang-hosted Pitching Competition - SURF 2019, and the ‘Entrepreneurs of 2018 – 2019’ organised by Total Group.

In addition to MultiGlass, 2 other projects that have been named as finalists for SURF 2019 go to the final round of the ongoing competition. One is Elinkgate technology that allows remote control of smart devices and Agridential.vn, and the other is an application of blockchain technology to support the traceability of agricultural products.

The champion of the contest will present Viet Nam at the Startup World Cup Grand Finale 2020 which is scheduled to take place next May, at Hilton, San Francisco, the USA.

By KHANG NINH- Translated by ANH THU