In an effort to enhance management capacity in the public sector, Ho Chi Minh City recently launched a program aimed at finding and supporting innovative and applied startup projects. The first edition of the program, known as Gov.Star, was announced by the Department of Science and Technology of Ho Chi Minh City on April 3.
The Gov.Star program seeks innovative models and solutions that utilize technology and digital transformation to address issues in managing public affairs activities within various departments and People’s Committees in the city. It is open to individuals, project groups, and businesses with innovative solutions that can be applied to public affairs management within state agencies, schools, hospitals, and other institutions.
The selection process for Gov.Star involves four phases, including project introductions, training in presentation skills, preliminary evaluation rounds, and incubation for selected projects. The program aims to connect project teams with state management agencies to better understand needs, refine technology solutions
