In an era of continuous innovation and development, the spirit of entrepreneurship and creative thinking has become a key factor enabling students to enhance their competitiveness, apply knowledge in practice, and shape the future. To encourage innovative thinking and an entrepreneurial mindset among students, the Youth Union – Student Association of the Faculty of Economics and Finance officially launched the 2025 “HUFLIT Startups – Entrepreneurship Ideas” competition – an intellectual playground for young people with the ambition to create value and push beyond their limits.
Under the theme “Innovative Startups – Guiding the Future,” the competition offers an opportunity for students from HUFLIT’s faculties and other universities in the city to interact, learn, and present creative solutions across diverse fields such as technology, education, services, environment, and society. Beyond presenting ideas, participants also have the chance to develop skills in presentation, critical thinking, business modeling, and teamwork.
Ignite Passion – Breakthrough Ideas – Turn Vision into Success
After the launch period, the competition received enthusiastic attention from students both inside and outside the University. The Organizing Committee recorded 30 submitted ideas, reflecting the creativity, proactive spirit, and desire of the younger generation to contribute to the future. In the Qualifying Round, participating teams submitted their startup proposals for the judges to review and evaluate based on creativity, feasibility, and the uniqueness of each idea.
From initial, unfinished ideas to fully developed business plans, the competition became a journey for each team to push boundaries, learn how to persuade, debate, optimize solutions, and boldly step out of their “comfort zone.” The message “dare to think, dare to act” was consistently conveyed, providing motivation for potential ideas to be nurtured and developed.
The five teams with the most outstanding projects were selected to advance to the challenging Realization Round, transforming their ideas into concrete products or models: Đại Đại (Ho Chi Minh City University of Foreign Languages and Information Technology – HUFLIT), WILL (Van Lang University), Xinh (HUFLIT), Rồng Phía Sau (Viet My College), and Heart (HUFLIT).
The Judges, Organizing Committee, contestants, and students take a commemorative photo together
The top prize goes to the most breakthrough idea
The “HUFLIT Startups” Grand Finale concluded with polished, creative, and heartfelt presentations from all the teams, impressing both the audience and the Judging Panel. Each team completed their performance with confident eyes and bright smiles, reflecting their belief in their ideas. Accompanying the program were guest experts and young entrepreneurs, who shared practical insights, contributing to the fairness and success of the competition.
The Judging Panel of the Grand Finale of the competition
Ms. Nguyễn Thị Xuân Lan – Head of the Faculty of Economics and Finance, delivering a speech at the Grand Finale
Thầy Đinh Ngọc Long - Trưởng bộ môn Tiếng Anh Chuyên ngành - Cố vấn cuộc thi chia sẻ tại Vòng Chung kết
Each team successfully completed their presentations with confident eyes and radiant smiles, reflecting their pride in their ideas. The results of the competition clearly demonstrate the effort and creativity of the teams in the Grand Finale. The projects presented not only proved their feasibility but also showcased the bold, daring spirit of HUFLIT students.
“HUFLIT Startups 2025” concluded with a mix of emotions – both pride and the beginning of a new journey for each young participant. The success of the competition stemmed from the enthusiasm, dynamism, and determination of the students, creating an unforgettable vibrant atmosphere. Each idea presented today is a seed for sustainable ventures in the future. The Organizing Committee believes that the competition will serve as a bridge for promising ideas to spread, inspiring entrepreneurship and nurturing the spirit of innovation in the younger generation.
The teams debating and discussing their products
The First Prize went to Team Xinh (Ho Chi Minh City University of Foreign Languages and Information Technology) for their project “Thảo Mộc Nhiên Thảo,” which aims to promote community health and bring Vietnamese brands to the international market
The project “Household Waste Oil Filter Bag,” noted for its high feasibility and confident presentation, earned Second Prize for Team WILL (Van Lang University)
Third Prize was awarded to Team Đại Đại (HUFLIT) for their distinctive idea, linking the product to the “wellness & green living” trend with the project “Gieo - Foot Soak Tea Bags That Grow Plants.”
The Consolation Prize went to Team Rồng Phía Sau (Vietnam-American College) for their elegant souvenir gift box project for tourists, “Guesture Box,” and Team Heart (HUFLIT) for their educational support project for Vietnamese children aged 2-6, the digital learning kit “Easy to Understand – Easy to Learn"
A representative of the Organizing Committee presented flowers and a letter of appreciation to Ms. Tú Quyên - Founder of the cosmetics brand Supon’s House, a partner accompanying the program
