Hai Phong’s Marine Economy: Opportunities and Challenges for Innovation

Aug

Based on the #IMEP model initiated by KisStartup, KisStartup, in collaboration with the Center for Knowledge Transfer and Start-up Support (VNU), and Hai Phong University, officially launches and scales the “IMEP – Hai Phong” program. This program is tailored to the local strengths and unique characteristics of Hai Phong’s marine economy.

The event “Opportunities and Challenges for Hai Phong’s Marine Economy” is one of our key activities aiming to connect stakeholders in the local marine economy ecosystem and understand the current landscape to prepare for the upcoming Hai Phong Marine Economy Incubation Program. The specific event agenda is as follows:

1. Objectives:

Official announcement of the tripartite collaboration for the Hai Phong Marine Economy Program (IMEP Hai Phong).
Facilitate discussion and connections to understand the current state of the marine economy in Hai Phong.
Listen to insights and identify challenges from local marine businesses to match with potential innovation solutions and research projects that address local needs.

2. Time:

9:00 – 10:30 AM, Friday, August 11, 2023

3. Format:

Online

4. Agenda & Participants:

Introduction to the IMEP Marine Economy Incubator
Presented by KisStartup JSC, founding and operating entity of the IMEP Marine Economy Incubator.
Presentation on IMEP Hai Phong collaboration roadmap
Presented by Hai Phong University.
Remarks on the IMEP Hai Phong marine economy cooperation program
From VNU-CSK.
Report on the current status and development potential of Hai Phong’s marine economy sector
Presented by marine economy researchers, scientists, and consultants.
Panel discussion: Challenges and issues faced by local enterprises
With the participation of enterprises operating in key marine sectors such as tourism, seaports, maritime logistics, seafood processing, etc.