The Vietnamese Ministry of Education and Training has just issued the rules of the national startup contest for students (SV STARTUP-2021) for students studying at universities, academies, junior  colleges, intermediate schools, and junior and senior high school pupils across the country in a bid to stimulate and foster entrepreneurship in educational establishments.

Projects participating in SV STARTUP-2021 are highly recommended to solve problems facing the  community and society, develop highly effective solutions in COVID-19 prevention and control and contribute to creating breakthroughs to promote the country’s socio-economic development.

The contest's designed aspects include science and technology; industry and manufacturing; agriculture, forestry and fisheries; education and healthcare; travel services; finance and banking; the business’s social impact.

Regarding students-developed startup projects, there will be 1 first prize worth VND60 million, 2 second prizes of VND 40 million each, 3 third prizes of VND20 million each and 4 consolation prizes of VND10 million each.

For entries by of junior and senior high school pupils, 1 first prize worth VND30 million, 2 second prizes ofVND20 million each, 3 third prizes of VND10 million each and 3 consolation prizes of VND5 million each.

Contestants can register for the contest through their educational establishments or by the municipal and provincial departments of Education and Training.

Reporting by MINH LE – Translating by A.T