SUMMARY OF THE CONTEST “START-UP – GREEN ENTREPRENEURSHIP AND SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT”, 2025

With the goal of creating a creative platform that connects students' start-up ideas with environmentally friendly approaches, all participating ideas focused on innovative solutions in the fields of environmental protection, renewable energy, circular economy, organic agriculture, and waste management.

After several exciting rounds, the judging panel selected the most outstanding teams that demonstrated breakthrough thinking, feasibility, and high practical value.

Congratulations to the winning teams:

• First Prize: C&G Team
  Project: “Enhancing the Value of Rice Straw By-Products through the Production of Activated Carbon”

• Second Prize: C2P Team
  Project: “Eco-Friendly Green Paper Production from Used Cotton Fabrics”

• Third Prize: MIT Team
  Project: “Bioplastics from Jackfruit Seeds”

We sincerely thank Mr. Hứa Phú Doãn – Vice President of the Vietnam Waste Recycling Association and Ms. Nguyễn Thị Thu Hà – Director of Bảo Châu Environmental Services & Engineering Co., Ltd. for accepting our invitation to serve as judges for the contest.

This contest was not only an intellectual playground but also a launchpad for young people to develop green start-up thinking toward a sustainable future.

Below are some photos from the contest:

Figure 1: C&G Team

Figure 2: C2P Team

Figure 3: MIT TeamTeam

Figure 4:  A representative from the Faculty of Environment and Labour Safety presents a commemorative gift and expresses thanks to Mr. Hứa Phú Doãn and Ms. Nguyễn Thị Thu Hà

Figure 5: Outstanding participating teams from the Faculty of Environment and Labour Safety