Ms. Đặng Thị Luận is Vice Director in charge of Startup & Innovation Hub of Ho Chi Minh City (SIHUB), a public service unit operating in the field of science and technology under the management of the Ho Chi Minh City Department of Science and Technology.
Functions and Responsibilities:
• Ecosystem coordination and connectivity: Bringing together and connecting resources within Ho Chi Minh City's innovation and startup ecosystem, both domestically and internationally.
• Policy communication: Promoting government policies on innovation and entrepreneurship to the broader community.
• Collaboration hub: Serving as a focal point for collaboration on innovation and entrepreneurship with domestic and international organizations and technology corporations.
• Public sector innovation: Driving innovation in public sector operations.
• Ecosystem support activities: Organizing initiatives to promote and support the innovation and startup ecosystem.
• Innovation and startup services: Providing a range of support services for innovation and entrepreneurial ventures.
• Scientific research and technology development: Conducting research, developing, applying, and transferring technology across various fields.
• Legal mandate: Performing other innovation and startup-related functions as stipulated by law within Ho Chi Minh City.
SIHUB plays a pivotal role in fostering a dynamic and collaborative environment for innovation and startups, contributing significantly to the city's socio-economic and technological progress.