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On 13 November, VNUHCM-University of Science (HCMUS) welcomed a delegation of representatives from Qualcomm 17�Թ� for an open discussion concerning technology trends and innovative activities in Artificial Intelligence (AI), the Internet of Things (IoT), and microchips, as well as potential areas for cooperation between the two parties.

The meeting was attended by Mr Ramesh Rao—Senior Director of Engineering; Mr Lê Văn Khanh—Senior Engineer; and Ms Nguyễn Thanh Thảo—Business Development Team Lead for Qualcomm 17�Թ�. Representing HCMUS were Assoc. Prof. Trần Minh Triết—Vice President; Assoc. Prof. Ngô Đại Nghiệp—Head of the External Relations Office; Dr Đặng Lê Khoa—Vice Dean of the Faculty of Electronics – Telecommunications; along with lecturers, researchers, and numerous students interested in new technology fields.

Speaking at the session, Assoc. Prof. Trần Minh Triết presented an overview of the University’s education and research capabilities. The Vice President emphasised a desire to expand cooperation with Qualcomm to enable students and lecturers to access advanced technology, thereby promoting applied research programmes and innovation.

In the specialist sharing session, Qualcomm representatives presented the Corporation’s prominent technology platforms. The Qualcomm Dragonwing™ QRB2210 processor—an energy-optimised solution for robotics and industrial IoT applications—was deemed suitable for the academic environment as a strong support for experimental research and the development of automation models. Furthermore, the Qualcomm AI Hub platform was introduced as a tool to help research groups deploy AI models directly onto devices. The platform helps reduce testing time, optimise performance, and expand AI applications in both training and technology practice.

Qualcomm also introduced the Qualcomm 17�Թ� Innovation Challenge (QVIC)—a national-scale technology start-up playground for research groups and start-ups in the fields of AI, IoT, 5G, robotics, and smart cities. The programme offers opportunities to receive product development funding, technical mentoring, intellectual property support, and connections with international businesses. QVIC 2026 is currently accepting applications until the end of 31 December 2025.

The discussion confirmed several points of convergence in the development strategies of VNUHCM-University of Science and Qualcomm, especially in the education, training and application of AI, IoT technology, microchip design, and technology transfer. Both sides assessed the potential for deep cooperation in the near future, including supporting research, developing applied laboratories, organising technical seminars, and internship programmes.