Global Hackathon 2025: Greenovation – A Journey of Innovation, Entrepreneurship, and Sustainable Futures

From September 10–13, 2025, students from UEH College of Technology and Design (CTD-UEH) and Ngee Ann Polytechnic (Singapore) participated in the Global Hackathon 2025 under the theme “Greenovation: Green Growth & Inclusive Innovation – Building Solutions for Better Living.” This international event served as a platform to foster innovation, entrepreneurship, and sustainable development among the next generation of global leaders.

Greenovation: Green Ideas for a Sustainable Future

The theme “Greenovation” emphasized the integration of green growth with innovative thinking, encouraging students to co-create practical solutions to pressing societal challenges. By leveraging technology as a catalyst and entrepreneurship as a driving force, the hackathon empowered young innovators to explore creative approaches and contribute to building a more sustainable future.

Workshop Series and Fireside Chats – Learning, Networking, and Ideation

The Workshop Series and Fireside Chats (September 10–12) held at UEH Campus B, combined theory and practice, offering students a well-rounded learning experience in innovation, startup development, and fintech.

• The program included five intensive workshops alongside working sessions and founder-led discussions:

• Design Thinking 101 & Problem Definition

• Ideation and Solution Development

• Value Proposition & VPC

• Business Model Design

• Pitching Skills

• Two Fireside Chats allowed students to engage directly with startup founders and innovation experts

• Impact Entrepreneurship

• Startup, Innovation Landscape in Viet Nam

• Sharing ideas during Sessions.

• A Cross-Border, Multidisciplinary Collaboration: The hackathon fostered collaboration between local and international students across diverse disciplines, creating a dynamic “innovation lab” that was both globally connected and locally grounded.
  
  

Pitching Session – Showcasing Innovation and Responsibility

The final pitching session on September 13 marked the culmination of the hackathon, where teams presented their solutions before a panel of experts in entrepreneurship, investment, and sustainable development. The presentations highlighted not only innovative technological proposals but also the participants’ commitment, creativity, and vision for a greener future.

First Prize – Team Bãi Biển

Second Prize – Team Innosphere

Third Prize – Team CrossZ

Lasting Value Beyond Competition

While the competition concluded with awards, the true impact of the Global Hackathon 2025 lay in the invaluable experiences gained, the spirit of cross-border collaboration, and the strong belief in the potential of today’s youth—future leaders in innovation, fintech, entrepreneurship, and sustainable development.