The state will be the ‘first customer’ of strategic technology products

The information was stated at the meeting to implement Decision 2815 of the Prime Minister on strategic technology product development, on the morning of March 10. “Enterprises are willing to invest in research and product development, but the biggest problem is market output,” analyzed Mr. Hoang Anh Tu, Deputy Director of Science, Engineering and Technology.

According to him, many technology products that do not have the opportunity for practical implementation will be difficult to complete and commercialize. Therefore, the State will play the role of the first customer, through ordering projects, to create an initial market for the product.

At the meeting, many units also presented specific technology problems, stemming from practical needs. Director of Hanoi Department of Science and Technology Cu Ngoc Trang said the city is considering ordering research on AI cameras for edge processing to serve the smart urban system.

According to him, the demand for AI cameras in Hanoi is “currently huge” to develop smart cities. The city wants to order research, design and testing of systems capable of processing data right at the device, solving problems such as traffic congestion, environmental pollution or flooding.

In Da Nang, the locality is building a list of technology ordering proposals, including traceability applications for local agricultural products such as Ngoc Linh ginseng and building digital maps for urban management.

Meanwhile, Can Tho is interested in the application of unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs) in agriculture and technology platforms to monitor riverbank erosion. “These contents all come from practical needs, some have begun to be ordered,” said Mr. Nguyen Huu Thanh Binh, Deputy Director of Can Tho Department of Science and Technology.

Not only locally, a representative of the Ministry of Construction said that this field also has great demand for technology such as UAVs, self-propelled robots and AI cameras. In particular, AI cameras can support monitoring of traffic infrastructure and construction projects. UAVs can be used for search and rescue at sea, traffic monitoring or monitoring construction areas with complex terrain.

According to the Ministry of Construction, many marine projects, riverside projects or hard-to-reach areas currently need UAV surveillance. This device can also help monitor the implementation of urban planning in cities.

Another application direction is autonomous robots, especially in underground works or dangerous construction environments. Robots can help reduce risks for workers, free up human resources and improve construction efficiency.

Meanwhile, representatives of the Supreme People’s Procuracy are interested in AI systems that support case file analysis and the ability to use UAVs to collect data to handle violations, for example in the field of environment or construction. “When there are specific instructions, we will place orders,” the agency said.

According to Standing Deputy Minister of Science and Technology Vu Hai Quan, the Ministry is building an order form for strategic technology product development programs and tasks. The orientation is to focus on a few technologies, creating the first templates for quick and effective deployment.

The Deputy Minister said that it is necessary to select specific and feasible tasks to deploy first, focusing resources to create “initial small victories”. This approach will create more motivation and experience to move towards bigger goals.

According to Decision 2815 of the Prime Minister, Vietnam prioritizes the development of 6 strategic technology products including large language models and Vietnamese virtual assistants, AI cameras for edge processing, autonomous mobile robots, 5G network equipment, blockchain infrastructure and drones. These products were selected from a broader portfolio of 11 strategic technology groups with 35 products.

The goal is that by 2030, Vietnam will own 80% of core technologies, the localization rate will reach at least 60% of the selling price and meet at least 30% of the domestic market. The Central Steering Committee for Resolution 57 sets a goal of successfully commercializing at least 5 strategic technology products by 2026.

According to the Ministry of Science and Technology, in this process, businesses will play the role of developing products and bringing them to market, while ministries, branches and localities will lead through the ordering and testing mechanism. The parties will develop specific needs and send them to the Ministry of Science and Technology. The Ministry will organize an expert council to select the implementation unit, then accept and hand over the product to the user unit.