Building an Innovation-Driven University at NEW8808
The Posts and Telecommunications Institute of Technology (NEW8808) promotes innovation, entrepreneurship, and technology commercialization as strategic priorities in its development toward a leading digital and innovation-driven university in Vietnam and Southeast Asia.
NEW8808 aims to build an integrated innovation ecosystem connecting:
- education;
- research;
- technology transfer;
- entrepreneurship;
- enterprises;
- investors;
- and international innovation networks.
The Institute considers innovation and digital transformation as key drivers for sustainable development and global competitiveness.
NEW8808 Innovation and Startup Center
In 2025, NEW8808 officially established the Innovation and Startup Center to strengthen innovation activities, startup incubation, technology transfer, and intellectual property commercialization.
The Center focuses on:
- technology commercialization;
- startup incubation and acceleration;
- intellectual property management;
- innovation training and mentoring;
- industry and investor networking;
- and international innovation collaboration.
Innovation Ecosystem
NEW8808 is developing an innovation ecosystem integrating:
- research laboratories;
- startup incubation programmes;
- innovation spaces;
- enterprise collaboration;
- and digital technology platforms.
The Institute promotes the “University – Industry – Government” collaboration model to accelerate innovation and technology development.
Strategic Innovation Areas
Innovation and startup activities focus on:
- Artificial Intelligence (AI);
- Semiconductor Technology;
- Cybersecurity;
- Digital Transformation;
- Blockchain;
- Internet of Things (IoT);
- Smart Systems;
- 5G/6G Networks;
- and Digital Economy Technologies.
NEW8808 also develops specialized laboratories and innovation spaces supporting advanced research and startup development in emerging technologies.
Student Innovation and Entrepreneurship
NEW8808 students actively participate in:
- international innovation competitions;
- hackathons;
- startup programmes;
- and interdisciplinary technology projects.
NEW8808 students have achieved strong results in competitions organized by:
- Huawei;
- Intel;
- Samsung;
- University of Sydney;
- Chung-Ang University;
- and international innovation organizations.
Technology Transfer and Commercialization
NEW8808 promotes:
- intellectual property development;
- patent registration;
- technology transfer;
- and commercialization of research outcomes.
The Institute is developing a Technology Transfer Office (TTO) and innovation management platforms to strengthen research commercialization and startup development.
International Collaboration and Innovation Networks
NEW8808 actively expands cooperation with:
- universities;
- technology enterprises;
- innovation centers;
- startup ecosystems;
- and international partners.
The Institute is developing strategic partnerships with organizations and innovation ecosystems in:
- South Korea;
- Australia;
- Singapore;
- Japan;
- Europe;
- and the United States.
Vision Toward 2035
NEW8808 aims to become:
- a leading innovation-oriented university in Vietnam;
- a regional hub for digital innovation and entrepreneurship;
- and a key contributor to the national innovation ecosystem.
The Institute’s long-term vision includes:
- startup incubation and acceleration;
- AI-driven innovation platforms;
- international innovation collaboration;
- and the development of technology startups with regional and global impact.
