On May 17, in Ho Chi Minh City, at the 2nd Smart City IC Design Competition, for our very first participation, Da Nang students proudly brought home 1 Third Prize and 3 Future Potential Awards – a truly commendable achievement, affirming that the semiconductor workforce of the Han River city is steadily asserting its position and strong development potential.

🏆 Third Prize:

Cyber Security Semiconductor Team (University of Science and Technology – University of Da Nang)

🎖️Future Potential Awards:

• VKU-ACSON Team
• BKDN.Pioneers Team
• VKU-ICC Team

This achievement is not only a testament to the students’ efforts but also the “fruit” of more than a year of Da Nang’s persistent efforts in training and nurturing talent in semiconductor design – a high-tech field crucial for the nation’s digital transformation strategy and semiconductor industry development.
We deeply appreciate and recognize the tremendous efforts from the teachers and students from universities and colleges across Da Nang.
You are the pioneers, bravely stepping into a new, challenging yet promising field – and you’ve already marked your first success on this long journey ahead.

👏 Special thanks and deep admiration go to the Organizing Committee in Ho Chi Minh City – for creating such a large-scale, high-quality, and inspiring professional playground, connecting the tech community and nurturing the passion for semiconductor design among students nationwide.

🌱 The first competition may have ended, but a long journey lies ahead.
Let’s continue to nurture and thrive!