Emerging from an idea conceived in Vietnam, the VinFuture Prize has embarked on a remarkable five-year journey—bringing together some of the world’s most brilliant minds and honoring science devoted to the betterment of humankind. For Professor Konstantin Novoselov, 2010 Nobel Laureate in Physics and Member of the VinFuture Prize Council, VinFuture is not merely an award but a continuing journey to cultivate intellectual legacy and to sustain a spirit of service to humanity.
Professor Sir Richard Henry Friend, Chair of the VinFuture Prize Council, shared that what began as a bold idea five years ago has grown into a symbol of confidence in the power of science to serve humanity. For him, being part of VinFuture is not merely a mission, but a deeply inspiring journey—one that brings together brilliant minds from across the globe to seek out and celebrate the scientific innovations that have the power to change lives.
Over 1000 students, scientists and experts from Vietnam and abroad gathered in Can Tho for the InnovaConnect symposium, themed “Integrating Technology, Ethics, and the Human Element in the Future of Healthcare”, co-organized by the VinFuture Foundation and Can Tho University of Medicine and Pharmacy (CTUMP) on October 23. The event reaffirmed the VinFuture Foundation’s vision of fostering sustainable digital transformation in medicine — in Vietnam and worldwide.
In the fourth episode of this season, we are honored to feature Dr. Linh Nguyen — a globally recognized Vietnamese scientist whose groundbreaking research in regenerative medicine and biomaterials is redefining the possibilities of modern healthcare.
“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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As Vietnam faces the dual challenges of industrial development and environmental sustainability, breakthrough technologies like Metal-Organic Frameworks (MOFs) are emerging as potential game-changers. Assoc. Prof. Dr. Vo Thang Nguyen, Faculty of Physics and Chemistry, The University of Da Nang - University of Science and Education (Vietnam), shared about how MOF technology could address Vietnam's pressing environmental challenges while creating new opportunities for scientific collaboration and economic growth.
Hanoi, May 22, 2025 – The VinFuture Prize, a global science and technology award, has officially concluded the nomination period for its fifth season with a total of 1,705 nominations submitted from around the world. Notably, the number of official nominating partners has seen exceptional growth, reaching 14,772 – more than a twelvefold increase from the 1,200 recorded in the inaugural season – reaffirming the Prize's reputation as a global hub for scientific and intellectual excellence.
The global pursuit of sustainable energy solutions has intensified in recent years as the world grapples with environmental pollution and the depletion of fossil fuels. To address this, in the inaugural 2025 VinFuture’s InnovaConnect event, Dr. Hoang-Long Du (Monash University, Australia) shares his insights on the transformative potential of green ammonia as a sustainable energy carrier and his journey from traditional engineering to research in electrochemical ammonia synthesis.
“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
As the world faces environmental challenges and the urgent need to transition from fossil fuels to renewable energy sources, innovative photocatalytic technologies are emerging as promising solutions. Prof. Yeon-Tae Yu from the Division of Advanced Materials Engineering at Jeonbuk National University, South Korea, shares his research on metal@MOS core-shell nanoparticle photocatalysts and their potential to revolutionize sustainable hydrogen production through solar water splitting.
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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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