Tiếng ViệtTechnology Transfer in Vietnam – Bridging Investors, Research Institutes and Local Government
Vietnam has named science, technology and innovation as its main growth drivers for the next stage of development. A range of incentives now targets semiconductors, artificial intelligence, automation, advanced materials and biotechnology. Yet for a technology to truly take root in Vietnam, companies need the right research partners, the right legal mechanism and support from local authorities. Onward acts as the bridge that makes technology transfer in Vietnam fast and effective.
Why Vietnam for high-tech investment?
- Young talent: a large number of engineering and IT graduates every year.
- Technology investment incentives: high-tech projects may qualify for corporate income tax incentives, import duty exemptions on equipment and land rent incentives under current regulations.
- A growing ecosystem: hi-tech parks in Hanoi, Ho Chi Minh City and Da Nang, plus many innovation centers.
- Supply chain position: Vietnam is a key destination as global technology groups diversify production.
Onward’s science and technology services
1. Connecting technology investors with research and training institutions
Onward helps companies find the right research institutes, universities or laboratories for R&D collaboration, product testing or commissioned research. We also help design technical workforce training programs on demand, so companies have engineers ready when the plant starts operating.
2. Working with government science and technology agencies
Technology transfer may require registering the transfer contract, technology appraisal, high-tech enterprise certification or intellectual property protection. Onward prepares dossiers and works with the Ministry of Science and Technology, provincial Departments of Science and Technology and hi-tech park management boards. We also advise on support programs and technology innovation funds companies can access.
3. Rolling out technology projects in the provinces
From site selection and assessing power, telecom and water infrastructure to working with provincial governments, Onward supports technology projects through to on-time rollout. For pilot projects in smart agriculture, new energy or digital cities, we help build proposals and suitable public–private partnership models.
Technology areas Onward focuses on
- Agri-tech: IoT, sensors and traceability.
- Energy tech: battery storage and smart energy management.
- Logistics tech: WMS, TMS, warehouse automation and shipment tracking.
- Electric vehicles and charging infrastructure.
- Smart manufacturing and industrial automation.
How we work
- Define the technology, commercialization goals and target market.
- Screen suitable research, training and provincial partners.
- Organize meetings, site visits and partnership negotiations.
- Handle legal procedures: investment, technology transfer and intellectual property.
- Support rollout, measure results and scale up.
Why choose Onward?
- Connections across companies, the research community and regulators.
- Knowledge of investment, technology transfer and high-tech incentive rules.
- In-house logistics capability to import equipment and machinery for projects.
Frequently asked questions (FAQ)
Must technology transfer contracts be registered? It depends. Transfers from abroad into Vietnam and certain other cases must be registered under the Law on Technology Transfer; Onward checks your specific contract.
Can foreign companies commission research from Vietnamese universities? Yes, through research contracts, training partnerships or joint laboratories.
Does Onward help import research equipment? Yes, including customs clearance, sector licenses and transport.
Contact us
Have a technology you want to bring to Vietnam, or need a research partner? Contact Onward to be connected with the right people in the right place.
