VinFuture Press Release Archives

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The 2022 VinFuture Prize Newsletter #1

24 April 2022

The 2022 VinFuture Prize Newsletter #1

This is the very first edition of the 2022 VinFuture Prize Newsletter with updates regarding the nomination progress and insights into VinFuture’s activities. In the first part of this Newsletter, the very important take-home messages for VinFuture Prize Nominators and Nominees, together with an inspiring story of the VinFuture Grand Prize Laureate – Dr. Katalin […]
VinFuture Foundation announces 2022 VinFuture Webinar series for Nominators

23 March 2022

VinFuture Foundation announces 2022 VinFuture Webinar series for Nominators

The webinar series will take place on Zoom from March 23 to April 19, 2022 and will be tailored for distinct geographic regions and time zones, including: US East and West Coasts, Europe, Africa, Asia, and Oceania. The webinars will be led by members of the VinFuture Prize Council and Pre-screening Committee and will feature […]
VinFuture Foundation Officially Launches The Call For 2022 VinFuture Prize Nominations

16 February 2022

VinFuture Foundation Officially Launches The Call For 2022 VinFuture Prize Nominations

Following the success of the inaugural VinFuture Prize with 4 honored breakthroughs in science and technology that can positively impact humanity on a global scale – The second season of the Prize has been launched and welcomed by the international community of science. The focus of the VinFuture Prize’s second season is to honor outstanding […]
Winners of Prestigious $4.5M Global Sci-tech Prizes Announced

20 January 2022

Winners of Prestigious $4.5M Global Sci-tech Prizes Announced

Hanoi, January 20, 2022 – The inaugural VinFuture Award Ceremony honors inventors of core mRNA vaccine technology; metal-organic frameworks (MOFs); flexible semiconductors with the sensing properties of human skin; and tenofovir gel for the prevention of HIV. These projects are exceptional scientific accomplishments that will positively impact the lives of billions of people on Earth […]
“Science for life” Symposium – Scientific perspectives on the most critical global issues

19 January 2022

“Science for life” Symposium – Scientific perspectives on the most critical global issues

The seminar was organized into three 90-minute sessions with discussions focusing on future global issues, science and technology trends, controversial fields, as well as projections of key changes in people’s lives with the increasing intervention of science and technology.   “The Future of Energy” Session – “An energy source that meets the needs of 10 […]
Conversation with the Prize Council and Pre-Screening Committee: Science makes a difference for millions of people around the world

18 January 2022

Conversation with the Prize Council and Pre-Screening Committee: Science makes a difference for millions of people around the world

The seminar welcomed the presence of Prof. Sir Richard Henry Friend – University of Cambridge, UK, Prof. Gérand Albert Mourou – 2018 Nobel Prize Laureate in Physics, Prof. Vu Ha Van – Yale University, Prof. Nguyen Thuc Quyen – University of Science and Technology. University of California, Santa Barbara, Dr. Padmanabhan Anandan – Founder of […]
VinFuture Award Ceremony Week – A Gathering of Global Science Quintessences

11 January 2022

VinFuture Award Ceremony Week – A Gathering of Global Science Quintessences

January 11th, 2022 – the VinFuture Foundation has officially announced the agenda for academic events during the inaugural Sci-Tech Week on January 18-21, 2022, in Hanoi, Vietnam. These are international events that will see the arrival of leading scientists to Vietnam in order to work together for the mission of science to practically and effectively […]
Inaugural VinFuture Prize Award Ceremony – Celebrating 4 scientific innovations for humanity

20 December 2021

Inaugural VinFuture Prize Award Ceremony – Celebrating 4 scientific innovations for humanity

Hanoi, 20/12/2021 – One year after its launch, the VinFuture Prize Council has completed the evaluation process and selected 4 groundbreaking scientific innovations that have made and will continue to make positive impacts in the everyday lives of millions of people around the world. Prize winners will be announced at the inaugural VinFuture Prize Award […]
Competition: “You Ask 1,000 – 10,000 We Give”

2 December 2021

Competition: “You Ask 1,000 – 10,000 We Give”

In today’s post-Covid-19 world, giant leaps in science and technology have formed the cornerstones of a future where humanity shapes the world. However, all scientific research begins with a critical QUESTION that defines the problem to be solved. From there, these questions form the basis for scientists to come up with their ideas, conduct research, […]
Vietnam’s global sci–tech Vinfuture Prize begins pre-screening round

2 August 2021

Vietnam’s global sci–tech Vinfuture Prize begins pre-screening round

Hanoi, Vietnam – 2 August 2021 – Vietnam’s global science-technology award has officially kick-started the Pre-screening Round. Nearly 600 nominations from all over the world will go through a comprehensive evaluation process that will shortlist the most outstanding candidates for the Final Round, slated for September 2021. Before the Pre-screening Round (August 1st – 31st), […]

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