On January 26, VinFuture held its first “Information Session for Nominators” in 2026, attracting nearly 100 scientists and experts from more than 20 countries and territories across five continents.
Hanoi, January 23, 2026 - The VinFuture Prize officially announces the launch of its 2026 season and opens the nomination period until 2:00 PM on April 17, 2026 (Vietnam time, GMT+7). Eligible nominations must pertain to scientific or technological inventions and solutions that demonstrate clear, measurable benefits for millions of people worldwide and must be submitted by distinguished individuals or reputable institutions within the global science and technology community.
To kick off the 6th award season and facilitate participation in the 2026 nomination cycle, the VinFuture Foundation is delighted to host the inaugural “Information Session for Nominators” Webinar on January 26. This session will not only provide comprehensive guidance on the nomination process but will also feature distinguished scientific leaders who will share their insights on advancing impactful research.
In this 9th episode of season 3, recorded in person at VinUniversity, we are honored to feature Professor Manh-Huong Phan — Director of the Center for Materials Innovation and Technology (CMIT) at VinUniversity and Full Professor of Physics at the University of South Florida, USA. Through this inspiring conversation, Professor Manh-Huong Phan reflects on his scientific path, the future of materials innovation, and Vietnam’s growing momentum in global research.
“Most of the major scientific prizes are traditionally given in developed economies. Therefore, it is significant that a big prize such as the VinFuture Prize is now given in Vietnam, an emerging economy. This demonstrates to the world that emerging economies can be equal partners in the innovation game.”
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Professor Soumitra Dutta – Member of the VinFuture Prize Council
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On January 26, VinFuture held its first “Information Session for Nominators” in 2026, attracting nearly 100 scientists and experts from more than 20 countries and territories across five continents.
Hanoi, January 23, 2026 - The VinFuture Prize officially announces the launch of its 2026 season and opens the nomination period until 2:00 PM on April 17, 2026 (Vietnam time, GMT+7). Eligible nominations must pertain to scientific or technological inventions and solutions that demonstrate clear, measurable benefits for millions of people worldwide and must be submitted by distinguished individuals or reputable institutions within the global science and technology community.
To kick off the 6th award season and facilitate participation in the 2026 nomination cycle, the VinFuture Foundation is delighted to host the inaugural “Information Session for Nominators” Webinar on January 26. This session will not only provide comprehensive guidance on the nomination process but will also feature distinguished scientific leaders who will share their insights on advancing impactful research.
“VinFuture Prize celebrates science and technology innovators on the basis of their contribution to humanity. It is the first of its kind to originate in the global south and is unique in bringing a global and specifically humanitarian focus to all prize categories.“
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Sir Richard Henry Friend, FRS, Chair of the VinFuture Prize Council
The 2025 VinFuture “Science for Life” Symposia concluded after three days of forward-looking discussions and cross-disciplinary exchange, held from December 2 to 4, 2025.
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The VinFuture Foundation organizes a series of 06 InnovaTalk (webinar) webinars with the theme of key areas of science and technology, to introduce new technology trends that can be solutions to pressing global probems.
The VinFuture Foundation organizes a series of 06 InnovaTalk (webinar) webinars with the theme of key areas of science and technology, to introduce new technology trends that can be solutions to pressing global probems.
The VinFuture Foundation organizes a series of 06 InnovaTalk (webinar) webinars with the theme of key areas of science and technology, to introduce new technology trends that can be solutions to pressing global probems.
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