Lac Hong IT Students Shine at Innovation Quest 2025

LHU Students Showcase Talent in the Innovation Arena

Students from the Faculty of Information Technology at Lac Hong University (LHU) demonstrated outstanding capability when the SmartMarketer team participated in the Competition Round of Innovation Quest 2025, held on October 23, 2025, at SIHUB. On a professional technological stage, the students presented their AI-driven Digital Marketing Automation solution with confidence, clarity, and high applicability. The presentation of a functioning prototype, combined with a robust defense against in-depth questions, highlighted the students' thorough preparation and mastery of their subject matter.

Result: Securing 40 Million VND in Incubation Support

Following their excellent performance, SmartMarketer was officially selected for the Incubation Program, receiving a support package worth 40 million VND from SIHUB – the Ho Chi Minh City Innovation Startup Center, under the direction of the Ho Chi Minh City Department of Science and Technology. The project team includes Tran Van Hoi, Nguyen Minh Tri, Nguyen Thai Phuong, Vu Hoai Thuong, and Hoang Phuc Thai; under the guidance of Ms. Phan Thi Huong, Mr. Nguyen Minh Son, and Ms. Huynh Phan Nhu Ngoc.

Expansion Opportunities: Advancing to Incubation and Acceleration Stages

Should the team continue to make their mark in subsequent rounds, the SmartMarketer project will have the opportunity to receive substantial funding: 80 million VND for the incubation phase and 400 million VND for the acceleration phase. These resources are crucial for the students to scale the project, refine the product, and move closer to commercialization.

Next Steps: Certification and Investor Networking

SmartMarketer will attend the Announcement and Certification Ceremony for Excellent Projects of the 2025 Innovation Program, taking place at 08:30 on November 28, 2025. This event serves as an opportunity for the team to officially record their achievements while accessing a network of mentors and investors to prepare for the next stage of their development journey.