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Within the framework of the visit, on February 1, 2026, VNU President Hoang Minh Son and the VNU delegation held a working session with Technion - Israel Institute of Technology (Technion) to discuss the potential for cooperation in education, scientific research, and technology transfer.
VNU President Hoang Minh Son noted that, in alignment with its upcoming development strategy, VNU is implementing a number of breakthrough policies aimed at attracting and developing high-quality science and technology human resources, promoting excellent research closely linked with innovation and knowledge transfer. VNU places special emphasis on flexible mechanisms for international cooperation, co-funded research, and support for young scientists, doctoral candidates, and strong research groups to access advanced academic environments worldwide. In this spirit, he expressed his hope that VNU and Technion would soon concretize their cooperation through academic exchange programs, joint supervision of doctoral candidates, implementation of collaborative research projects, and the gradual formation of research and innovation cooperation models linked with enterprises, in line with the strengths and development orientations of both sides.
Mr. Danny Raz, Senior Executive Vice President of the Technion, stated that Technion is the oldest technological higher education institution in Israel, with outstanding strengths in basic sciences, engineering, and innovation. Technion is regarded as the “cradle” of Israel’s high-tech ecosystem, having educated generations of scientists, engineers, and entrepreneurs, as well as more than 3,000 experts who have contributed to shaping the country’s globally renowned innovation ecosystem.
In particular, the Technion Technology Transfer (T3) model is considered a highlight in technology transfer activities. T3 is responsible for managing intellectual property, patents, and technology licensing; and on average, supports the establishment of around 12 spin-off companies each year. Once a company is formed, Technion may own approximately 20% of the equity, with benefits shared in a balanced manner between the university and the inventors, including faculty members, researchers, and students.
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At the meeting, the two sides agreed on a phased approach to cooperation, starting with academic exchange and networking programs among faculty members, scientists, and students. Accordingly, VNU students may participate in master’s and doctoral training programs at Technion, with English as the sole language of instruction at the postgraduate level. In addition, both sides expressed interest in short-term programs such as research internships and summer courses for students. For faculty members, the two institutions discussed the possibility of implementing short-term visiting and working programs (approximately three months) at Technion, under the academic sponsorship of the institute’s professors.
The leadership of VNU and Technion also discussed prospects for cooperation in human resource development, scientific research, and technology transfer in priority areas such as advanced materials science, artificial intelligence (AI), semiconductor technology, biomedical engineering, and energy systems. In the long term, after establishing a foundation for sustainable cooperation, both sides aim to explore the establishment of joint laboratories or joint research centers at VNU.
Both sides emphasized the key role of strong university–industry linkages in the development of science and technology and innovation. Technion’s leadership expressed its commitment to proactively connecting VNU with leading Israeli enterprises, thereby expanding opportunities for research collaboration, technology transfer, and commercialization of scientific outcomes.
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